What is respite care?

The term respite care refers to a service that provides short-term assistance to caregiving for people with chronic ailments, elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, and other conditions. The goal of respite provides caregivers with a temporary period of relief from providing care for their disabled loved ones by providing them with professional care from a trained provider. Respite care is available through home care agencies, community-based organisations, and residential facilities. Some of the benefits of respite care include reducing the stress on caregivers, preventing caregiver burnout, and enabling caregivers and the care recipient to maintain a healthy work-life balance.