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People who want to care for a loved one at home are often faced with making sure someone is attending to his or her needs at all times. But unless you pay for round-the-clock care, you are probably juggling your own family's needs with much difficulty. Besides asking another family member—a niece, nephew, cousin—to pitch in for a few hours, families looking for a break can also get the help from professional agencies. Agencies that typically provide live-in services can also provide help for just a few hours. Respite care, as it is referred to, can provide short-term, temporary care so that their caretakers can take a break.
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