respite care

noun

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

Example Sentences

The 53-year-old said for four years she repeatedly asked the authorities for respite care but was only offered parenting courses.

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

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

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Families can request “respite care” for five days at a time to get temporary relief from serving as caregivers.

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

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