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Respite care and short breaks: what works and at what cost?
- Authors:
- ARKSEY Hilary, WEATHERLY Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 12(5), September 2004, pp.33-37.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Reviews the research evidence on whether carers of people with dementia gain more support from respite care and short breaks or other services, commenting on its limitations, given the wide range covered. Describes day care, in-home and , institutional/overnight services and multi-dimensional carer support. Literature review research methods are described and key messages listed.