Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. When you look after someone who’s sick or disabled, it’s a 24-hour job. You need a break from time to time to look after your own ...

Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that’s what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one seems like a luxury: hard ...

The Social Welfare Department welcomed the Office of The Ombudsman’s direct investigation operation report on respite services for supporting carers of elderly persons and persons with disabilities ...