Respite Care
Definition
- Temporary care arranged to give the primary caregiver of a sick or disabled person rest or respite for a period of time. Respite care can be arranged for a short or extended period.
Synonyms
non-medical respite care, long-term respite care, medical respite care, short-term respite care, respite
Related Terms and Acronyms
- Custodial Care — Definition,
- Care for individuals who find themselves unable to perform the activities of daily living but at the same time are not in need of constant medical care.
- Disability — Definition,
- A condition that limits or completely inhibits an individual's ability to work or perform everyday tasks.
- Disability Insurance (DI) — Acronym, Important,
- Insurance that covers individuals who develop a condition that hinders their ability to work.
- Group Home Care — Definition,
- An arrangement where a group of people with disabilities receive both custodial and medical care in a single residence instead of in their own homes, which can be prohibitively expensive.
- Handicap Accessibility — Definition,
- A measure of how accessible a location, product or service is for people with special needs or disabilities.
- Home Care — Definition,
- Medical and/or non-medical care provided directly in a person's home.
