a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate" a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
an interval of rest or relief extended to the care provider where a client is being maintained in his/her home or residence or in the residence of a relative or friend
A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite. = reprieve
Temporary care given to an individual for the purpose of providing a period of relief to the primary caregivers Respite is used to decrease stress in the homes of persons with disabilities or handicaps, thereby increasing caregivers' overall effectiveness
Respite care is the temporary residential care for a patient with the intention of providing a break for the primary care givers. Respite care may be given in a hospice or alternatively as organised holidays for patients. Respite care is most often given for disabled or terminally ill patients who are normally cared for at home by other members of their family
Respite care is short-term care that is provided for very old or very sick people so that the person who usually cares for them can have a break. respite care for their very ill child for short periods. temporary care for people who are too old or ill to look after themselves, which allows the people who usually look after them to rest