Respite Care - What It Is
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Last updated: Nov 19 2021
Short Description
Respite care gives relief to carers of the frail aged and young people with
disabilities by relieving them of their caring role for short periods of time.
Additional Info
More Details
Respite care can be provided in the following ways:-
. Host family respite care provides relief for carers of younger people with disabilities by placing the family member with a volunteer host family for short periods of time.
. Peer support respite care provides relief for carers of young people with with disabilities by organising volunteers of the same age as the person being cared for to arrange social outings and other recreational activities.
. Centre-based respite care ensures relief for carer of frail aged or young people with disabilities by providing meals and social activities in community centres during the day.
. In-home respite care provides relief to carers of the frail aged or young people with disabilities by providing a relief carer in their home for short periods.
Refer to:-
. Home and Community Care Services - Respite Care in Sydney White Pages A-K. Country residents refer to local telephone directory.
. HACC Directories
Suppliers
Assistive Technology Australia (prev Independent Living Centre NSW)Westpoint Shop 401917 Patrick St Blacktown NSW 2148 Australia Sales: 1300 452 679 (Infoline) Fax: 02 8814 9656 Contact Person: AT Australia Infoline Team Email: help@at-aust.org Website: http://www.at-aust.org |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.