respite care
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noun
social welfare occasional usually planned residential care for dependent old or handicapped people, to provide relief for their permanent carers
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Words nearby respite care
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How to use respite care in a sentence
The Michigan waiver benefits include, besides the staff at home, respite care and environmental adaptations.
The Mommy Blogger Who Tried to Kill Her Autistic Daughter Talks to Dr. Phil|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEASTThe act gives training, respite care, and stipends to family members who take on the role of long-term caregivers to the wounded.