RESPITE CARE

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Respite breaks can be planned or unplanned, and in cases of emergency. A respite break is arranged to give a carer a holiday from their care-related duties, this is particularly common when friends or family members are acting as a carer and allows them time to look after their own health and well-being. Respite care can also be required when the normal carer cannot offer the support needed at a certain time, for example, after an operation when the person they care for requires more assistance.

The well-being of carers is just as vital as that of the person they are caring for. If a carer is stressed and worn-out, the chances are this will unwillingly impact the quality of care they can offer. A respite care will ensure a carer returns to their caring duties with renewed energy and also helps to maintain a strong relationship between carer and the person being cared for.