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Taking a break, giving breaks; Autism and respite care

Our Journey Thru Autism

Here’s a good post from Our Journey Thru Autism on  respite care. It includes a list of ways non-caregivers can give caregivers a little break. So, if you need a break – please find a way to take one. And if you can give a caregiver a little break, offer some help.

Two weeks ago, I wrote about caregiver fatigue and burnout. As caregivers, it is important to be sure to take a break OFTEN enough to maintain a healthy balance between caregiving and personal needs. Many times, people want to help, but they don’t know what to do that will help. And many times, we simply don’t ask for help because we don’t have the time to ask.

via OUR Journey Thru Autism: Taking a Break, Giving Breaks…Respite Care.


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Posted on June 10, 2010 | 1 Comment | Category: Autism, Caregiving | Tags: , , ,

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One Response to “Taking a break, giving breaks; Autism and respite care”

  1. Tiffani @ OJTA
    June 12th, 2010 @ 5:16 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this!!

    ~ Tiffani Lawton, RN

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