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Read about all things homecare below, including the latest care industry articles, advice, and company announcements, curated by the Cavendish Homecare Team.
October 4, 2024 Cancer Care
Holistic care for cancer patients
What is holistic care for cancer? Holistic care is typically a mixture of traditional and complementary medicine. In regards to cancer, this could mean for example chemotherapy combined with acupuncture. A holistic approach to treatment of cancer could alleviate some of the side effects […]
Read moreOctober 4, 2024 Cancer Care
Mouth care for cancer patients
The effects of cancer treatment on your mouth Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and some biological therapy drugs used for treating cancer may create mouth problems. Infection Symptoms of infection can be a temperature of 37.5 degrees of Celsius and above, extremely sore mouth, white coating on […]
Read moreOctober 3, 2024 Dementia care
How does someone with dementia feel?
Dementia is a complex condition that affects each person differently. A diagnosis can have a very big impact and bring on an array of emotions for the person affected and their loved ones. When initially diagnosed, it is normal to feel a variety of […]
Read moreSeptember 29, 2024 Affiliations
Preserving tradition: Mairead Liston’s Sheep-herding experience
In a truly unique and historical moment, Mairead Liston, a distinguished member of The Worshipful Company of Nurses, led a flock of sheep across Southwark Bridge this weekend. This extraordinary event commemorated her medieval rights as a City of London Freeman. Over 1,000 Freemen […]
Read moreSeptember 27, 2024 Post-Hospital Care
Recovering from surgery at home
If you or a loved one needs to go into hospital for an operation, no matter how minor, there will be a period of recovering from surgery at home following it. The time it takes to fully recover will depend on the type of […]
Read moreSeptember 23, 2024 Homecare Services
Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Many people around the world are aware of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but sometimes they can be confused as the same disease and many cannot tell the difference. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and accounts for up to 60-80% of the cases. […]
Read moreSeptember 21, 2024 Homecare Services
Qualities of a good carer
Every person is unique therefore providing a bespoke level of care that incorporates well into a patient’s lifestyle is paramount. With this goal in mind, we have created some of the essential aspects and characteristics and qualities of what is required to be a […]
Read moreSeptember 20, 2024 Cancer Care
Cancer: Your Essential Guide
What is cancer? Cancer is a condition which causes cells and some parts of the body grow and multiply uncontrollably. These cancerous cells can spawn into and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. The NHS website states that 1 in 2 people will develop […]
Read moreSeptember 18, 2024 Dementia care
Which factors can raise or lower dementia risk?
The NHS defines dementia as a group of symptoms caused by a gradual decline in brain function. This decline affects memory, language, and thinking speed. While around 65% of dementia risk comes from uncontrollable factors like age and family history, some factors can be […]
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