Hi Mark Many thanks for your post. I thought I had most of the bases covered but your comments have hit home. I will give more thought to respite as I realise I will not be able to maintain the level of care I have been giving to my wife. I'm talking to her aged care provider today about extra cover, and I am in contact with a number of residential respite providers (nursing homes) that have said they will be ready to step in where possible. Kind regards Jim ... View more