Feature service · Carer Break
A break for you. Something meaningful for them.
Sometimes you don’t need another appointment. You need a few hours to breathe.
Meaningful respite
We don’t just provide respite. We make respite meaningful.
WellKind provides meaningful companionship and activities for the person living with dementia while their family carer takes time for themselves.
A WellKind support session should give the person living with dementia something meaningful to do while giving their family carer protected time for themselves.
You don’t have to earn a break. You deserve one.
How long can a Carer Break be?
Choose the rhythm that fits your family — from a few hours to recurring weekly or fortnightly support.
- 2 hours
- 3 hours
- 4 hours
- Half day
- Recurring weekly respite
- Recurring fortnightly respite
That might mean
Meaningful time for the person living with dementia.
- Going for a walk
- Having a coffee
- Visiting the garden
- Working on a hobby
- Going to the library
- Visiting a local attraction
- Doing an activity at home
- Simply having a conversation
Meanwhile, the carer can
Protected time for rest, life admin, or nothing at all.
- Rest
- Exercise
- Work
- Shop
- See a friend
- Attend an appointment
- Spend time with family
- Or do absolutely nothing
Ready to explore a Carer Break?
Talk to WellKind about what a meaningful few hours could look like for your family.