Respite care is a short-term care arrangement in which a person is looked after by someone other than their normal caregiver.
This gives the primary caregiver a break, which can help relieve stress and promote balance in the carer's life. Respite care can be provided in the person's own home, day-care centres or overnight residential or nursing homes.
Respite care can also assist the person being cared for by providing social stimulation and a positive change of routine.
Find information about respite in the home
Find information about centre-based day respite
Find information about emergency website, flexible respite, overnight respite and respite in aged care facilities
Respite
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