Articles and Advice

Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.

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January 24, 2020 Health and Wellness

Ways to reduce your blood pressure

What is blood pressure? We need a certain amount of pressure to push our blood around our bodies. This is known as blood pressure. ‘Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.’ NHS Blood […]

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January 6, 2020 Homecare Services

The benefits of working in homecare

Benefits of working in homecare Flexible hours A benefit of home care nursing is flexible hours. If you are not looking for the typical 9-5 then you have the option to work shifts. These shift patterns can work around your lifestyle e.g. if you […]

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November 6, 2019 Parkinsons Care

Parkinson’s – what is the future?

What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s is a condition where parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. A person suffering from Parkinson’s is affected by involuntary shaking, slow movement and inflexible muscles. It is estimated that 145,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]

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June 12, 2019 Companion Care

Effects of quality companion care

The services included in companion care can be quite varied at times, but mainly focus on emotional support and assistance in overall health and wellbeing. For some, even those who are broadly healthy, do not have as many social interactions as preferred, which could […]

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March 1, 2019 Parkinsons Care

Everything you need to know about Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s disease in the world. An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease, and the prevalence of Parkinson’s in the UK alone is one in 500, […]

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January 25, 2019 Homecare Services

The benefits of being a homecare nurse

Home care nursing is perhaps the most holistic, patient-centred care a nurse can provide. If you’re considering home care as your next career move, be aware that this speciality demands a certain mindset and a strong foundation of nursing skills coupled with good interpersonal […]

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