Home Respite Service (Dementia)

About Home Respite Service (Dementia)

Home Respite Service is a community based service for people with dementia (and/or carers) which will assist them to remain in the community. Services include: respite (up to 3 hours per week - regular and irregular), meal preparation, monitoring of diet and safety, exercise, memory activities and conversation. Service Hours: 7 days per week and some after hours. Home duties can also be provided in exceptional circumstances. The service also provides support and information to carers. Carers Support Groups run in Blacktown on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm and in Penrith on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1pm-3pm. HACC funded