Respite Care

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Title:   5 steps to entry into residential aged care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Application for Respite Care or Permanent Entry to Aged Care Homes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This form is used by an approved provider or authorised agent of a Commonwealth funded aged care service for new residents - respite or permanent.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Caring is a rewarding experience, but it can also be very demanding and sometimes carers need extra help and support. This page provides links to a range of information and help available for carers.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Respite care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Links to a range of information about services providing respite care for carers, whether it is in their own home, in the wider community, or in a residential aged care facility.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Media release. Hundreds of older Australians to receive tailored aged care support services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   More older Australians will receive the support they need to remain independent in their own homes with 700 new Consumer Directed Care packages to be rolled out nationwide.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Dementia and depression
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Depression is very common among people with dementia. Carers should know the signs of depression can include poor sleep, poor appetite, lack of energy and feelings of guilt. Depression may also be a side-effect of medication.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Dementia - support services are available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. Help and services are available for people with dementia and their carers. These include respite care, specialised dementia services, and health and home support services.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Disability - volunteer support
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Interchange provides personalised respite and social support services to families of children and young people with a disability in Victoria. Volunteers are carefully matched to meet the needs of the families who request support. All volunteers are trained by professional staff.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Dementia - how it affects carers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers of a person with dementia need help. They can find the experience difficult, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger. Support and respite care can help a carer.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   5 steps to entry into residential aged care
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Being a young carer
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheets has some tips on taking care of yourself while also caring for someone else.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Out of home care
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   There are a range of different types of out of home care, depending on your needs and your situation.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Dementia and the take-up of residential respite care : an analysis using the PIAC cohort
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   This report assesses the take-up of residential respite care (RRC) following an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) approval for people with and without dementia. It analyses data from the Pathways in Aged Care (PIAC) project which uses record linkage to identify use of aged care programs following an assessment by an ACAT.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Dementia and the take-up of residential respite care
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   This bulletin presents take-up rates and factors that affect the take-up of residential respite care. In particular, the bulletin investigates whether dementia, carer availability and English speaking background affect the take-up of residential respite care.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Carers - specialist services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers, including family members, are an important resource and need support. People with a mental illness or disability and older people may rely on carers. Support and help for carers, including respite breaks, are available from many sources.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Dementia Respite Care
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about respite care for people with dementia and their carers.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Carers - support available
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Carers who look after an older person need support. Help may be available from private agencies, government agencies or family and friends. Respite services are available to give carers a break. Other services may provide help with meals, nursing, gardening and house maintenance.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Are you caring for someone at home?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Caring for a frail older person or a person with a disability can be very hard, and carers may need a break, advice and support to help them cope with their caring role.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Information sheet 5 - National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) and other Australian Government support for carers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information sheet on the National Respite for Carers Program which assists carers with information, respite care and support.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Respite
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Family carers often need support to keep going. Respite is one type of support available. It means having a break for a few hours or a few days, or having some help for a short period.
Date:   May 2009

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