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Taking a break (looking after families and carers 1)
Taking a break from caring, often called respite, or respite care, is important for anyone providing day to day care for someone with dementia. This help Sheet discusses the benefits of taking a break, how to organise it and who can help.
- Organisation:
- Dementia Australia
- Topic:
- Ageing and aged care, Dementia, Disability
- Target audience:
- General
- Published:
- August 2016
- Last reviewed:
- September 2023
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