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respite care

respite care Respite care is a short-term care arrangement for people who need a high level of support.

Respite care is a short-term care arrangement for people who need a high level of support. It gives caregivers personal time away from caregiving to help reduce stress in the caregiving relationship.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Respite Care” (C94472).
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