"Respite care" refers to a short period of time when someone provides care and support for a person who is ill, disabled, or elderly, in order to give their regular caregiver a break or rest. Full definition
The studies included documented outcomes of respite care for family caregivers, care recipients, families or communities, including cost - benefit studies. (childwelfare.gov)
The following resources present evaluations of respite care services and evaluation strategies, including State and local examples. (childwelfare.gov)
Kid's Net also provides respite care for the families and recreational experiences that families enjoy together. (mspcc.org)