Respite Care
Respite care refers to temporary or short-term care by a person who does not normally care for a sick individual in order to provide relief or respite to the family member or regular caregiver.[1][2] Respite care can range anywhere from a couple of hours to a few weeks.[1]
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References
1. Answers. (n.d.). Investment Dictionary: Respite Care. Retrieved July 11, 2009, from http://www.answers.com/topic/respite-care-1.
2. Alzheimer’s Association. (n.d.). Respite Care. Retrieved July 11, 2009, from http://www.alz.org/gmc/in_my_community_13384.asp.
