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		respite care | 
		 
		
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		- Respite care is short-term, temporary care provided to people with severe disabilities, chronic illnesses, or terminal illnesses. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care can change with the needs of the family and/or the ill or disabled person. | 
		 
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		Alzheimer's Association of Australia Inc - Helpline: 1800 639 331 - Council on the Ageing (COTA) - Independent consumer organisation to protect and promote the well-being of all older people. - AdvoCare - Promoting the rights of people... | 
		 
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