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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 18, 2024 Charities
Advocacy and inspiration at the House of Lords
Maggie Candy recently attended a significant event at the House of Lords, hosted by the Rt Hon. Lord Falconer of Thoroton, in collaboration with John’s Campaign, Rights for Residents, and Care Rights UK. The event brought together a distinguished group of experts, including Nicci […]
Read moreOctober 11, 2024 Dementia care
What is life story work in dementia?
Everyone has their own life stories that shape us as individuals. Our life stories are varied, rich and used to communicate with the people around us. People with dementia often have problems communicating, hence the use of life story work as a way for […]
Read moreOctober 9, 2024 Dementia care
Supporting a loved one with late stage dementia
When a loved one is in the later stages of dementia, they are likely to be frailer. Furthermore, they are likely to experience severe memory loss, problems with communication and daily activities. They may also experience greater changes in behaviour and physical problems than […]
Read moreOctober 7, 2024 Homecare Services
What is a dosette box?
What is a dosette box? A dosette box is a plastic tray with small compartments to organise your medicines, helping you to take the correct medication at the correct times. A pharmacist may provide you with a dosette box if you have a complicated […]
Read moreOctober 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 […]
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