respite care
noun [ U ] uk/ˈres.paɪt ˌkeər/ us/ˈres.pɪt ˌker/
（提供临时护理以便给平时提供护理的人喘息时间）喘息照顾
temporary care for a sick, disabled, or old person, so that the person who usually cares for them can have some time on their own
Family carers need to be given more respite care when they need it. 当家庭护理者需要喘息一下时，应该提供喘息照顾。
Jacob had been very ill and he was in respite care. 雅克布病得很重，他正在喘息照顾期间。
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- Respite care is often available to give the carer and the person cared for a break from each other.
- The money can provide respite care and replace things not covered by insurance.
- She uses respite care five hours a week so she can go to her ceramics class.