Taking a break (looking after families and carers)

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.

https://www.dementia.org.au/files/helpsheets/Helpsheet-LookingAfterFamiliesAndCarers01-TakingABreak_english.pdf

https://www.dementia.org.au/files/helpsheets/Helpsheet-LookingAfterFamiliesAndCarers01-TakingABreak_cantonese.pdf