Respite definition

Respite means "relief care" as defined in this rule.

Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided by an in-home or out-of-home provider paid by the department. The respite provider fulfills some or all of the care provider responsibilities for a short time.

Respite means short-term care and supervision provided to an individual on a periodic or intermittent basis because of the temporary absence of, or need for relief of, the primary care giver.

Examples of Respite in a sentence

• Easterseals Crossroads Respite Program provides rest and relaxation for family members and primary caregivers of individuals with special needs or disabilities.Respite enhances personal and family health by providing necessary physical care and recreational activities while offering parents and caregivers a well- deserved break.

• Behavior support staff will work with Respite staff to provide behavior recommendations to aid in reducing the target behavior(s).

• Respite programs are free and available to the public.Parents’ Night Out- a scheduled event for children with disabilities or special needs on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays of every month from 6:15pm-10:00pm.

• The Respite Program is designed to serve families in a number of ways.

• Respite staff will do their best to avoid common food allergies such as nuts and gluten, but may not be able to accommodate all allergies at every event.

More Definitions of Respite

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis, but not more than 14 consecutive days, for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.

Respite means paid temporary services to provide relief for families or other caregivers who are unpaid. In-home and out-of-home respite may be provided on an hourly or daily basis, including 24-hour respite service for several consecutive days. The range of tasks provided may include supervision, companionship, and personal care services usually provided by the primary caregiver.

Respite means services for the relief of a person normally providing supports to an individual unable to care for him or herself.

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, the primary caregiver.

Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided to a child and his or her parents, legal guardians, or foster par- ents with the respite provider fulfilling some or all of the functions of the care-taking responsibilities of the parent, legal guardian, or foster parent.

Respite means a rest, break or relief for a person’s carer or a person caring for himself or herself, from the role of caring.