Respite care is able to provide

• A. Temporary relief to patient
• B. Temporary relief to the primary caregiver
• C. Financial assistance
• D. Counseling services

Answer: (B)

Respite care is support designed to give the primary caregiver a temporary break from their caregiving duties while the patient still receives care. This can be provided in the home, at an adult day program, or through a short-term facility stay. The main purpose is to prevent caregiver burnout and maintain the caregiver’s well-being, which helps ensure safe, ongoing care for the patient. Financial help or counseling are separate services and not the defining feature of respite care. For example, a caregiver might arrange a few hours off while a trained aide supervises and cares for the patient, or the patient might attend a day program while the caregiver rests.