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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August 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 […]

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August 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 […]

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August 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 […]

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August 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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August 4, 2024 Homecare Services

The future of home nursing care: What might 2030 bring?

It’s impossible to predict the future of home care, but with developments in technology and AI (artificial intelligence) across the medical profession, it’s hard to imagine that home nursing will go unaffected. Faster diagnosis, easier ways of monitoring elderly people who struggle with mobility, […]

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August 4, 2024 Dementia care

Communicating with someone with dementia

Communicating with someone who lives dementia can be daunting. Their reality can be distorted; they can be fine one day and completely different the next; they can hold confusing conversations that make sense for them but none whatsoever for you. List of advice to […]

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August 1, 2024 Diabetes Care

How can I support someone with diabetes

Supporting someone with diabetes can be difficult, however, there is a lot of support and information available for people living with diabetes and their loved ones. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that makes it hard for the body to use glucose for […]

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August 1, 2024 Diabetes Care

Wound care for diabetes patients

Effect of diabetes on wound healing Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading sources of illness worldwide. Wounds can take longer to heal in people with diabetes and this may increase the danger of developing infections and other complications. For people with Diabetes, wounds […]

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July 29, 2024 Health and Wellness

How to maintain a healthy cholesterol level?

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is made in the liver. It can also be found in some foods such as olive oil, whole grains, high fibre fruits and fatty fish. It has many important functions. For example, it helps keep […]

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