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As my husband’s carer, I sometimes need a break – finding respite care in Australia shouldn’t be this difficult | Robyn Ayres

Arranging a short stay for my husband in an aged care facility shouldn’t take dozens of calls, emails and an interstate operation involving friends I am a carer. My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s disease and lives at home with me. I love him and am committed to caring for him as long as I can. But advanced dementia care is relentless: no weekends, no clocking off and little chance to stop and…

As my husband’s carer, I sometimes need a break – finding respite care in Australia shouldn’t be this difficult | Robyn Ayres

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