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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.
September 9, 2024 Paediatric Care
Paediatric care for children living with cancer
Paediatric care is medical care for children and young people. Paediatricians are doctors and nurses who specialise in this area, working alongside other health and social care professionals and services to provide the best possible care for their young patients. It also ensures the […]
Read moreSeptember 5, 2024 Awards
Finalists in The Social Care Leadership Awards 2024
What is The Social Care Leadership Awards? The Social Care Leadership Awards aim to recognise exceptional leadership in the social care sector. Given the current challenges, strong leadership is more crucial than ever. The awards encompass various categories, including learning disabilities, children, dementia care, […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2024 Homecare Services
The different types of homecare
What is homecare? Homecare, also known as domiciliary care, is described as care services that enable people to live in their own home. This is usually provided by healthcare workers or nurses. It can include anything from help cleaning the house, short visits to […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2024 Dementia care
Questions to ask when diagnosed with dementia
Being told important medical news can cause a variety of emotions and leave you confused. While you may have some thoughts at that time, it is not uncommon for people with newly-diagnosed dementia to only develop questions about the condition after they have gone […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2024 Diabetes Care
Diabetes: Your Essential Guide
Types of diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition where the body’s immune system attacks and tears down insulin producing cells. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body lacks insulin due to its low production or when the cells of the body do […]
Read moreAugust 15, 2024 Stroke care
Mouth care for stroke patients
It may not come to mind that oral health and having a stroke are related. However, your oral health can directly affect your heart and general health. Oral bacteria and gum disease can easily find their way into your bloodstream, increasing the risk of […]
Read moreAugust 15, 2024 Stroke care
Supporting someone after a stroke
What to prepare for If your friend or loved one is a stroke surviv0r, it may be difficult to know what is the appropriate support to offer. Each person is affected by differently by a stroke and so there is no one size fits […]
Read moreAugust 9, 2024 Health and Wellness
Hearing loss explained – Types/Cause/Preventions
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is very common nowadays with many causes, from age, genetics, and damage to the ear among the most common. Genetic hearing is the most common cause of hearing loss in babies and children, whilst age-related hearing loss in […]
Read moreAugust 7, 2024 Health and Wellness
Technology and the elderly
The role of technology in connecting people Technology brings everyone close together in a time where many of us cannot be. Especially, for those who may be shielding due to the Coronavirus. Nothing can replace a conversation with someone in person, however with loneliness […]
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