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respite care

British  

noun

  1. social welfare occasional usually planned residential care for dependent old or handicapped people, to provide relief for their permanent carers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

While that’s important, he says they need support from peers and employers, and respite care.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026

By July, however, Mack was receiving respite care, which was described as “the toughest part of her journey.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025

Dr Gray explains that "coordinating healthcare" and "opportunities for respite care" could help people like Christine who care for elderly relatives.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025

Complete caregiver breakdown would also not qualify someone for respite care, because respite care is specifically designed to be temporary relief.

From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2025

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