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Taking a break (looking after families and carers 1)

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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
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
August 2016
Last reviewed:
September 2023

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