1. Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.
2. Delay: A temporary delay.
3. Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.
The woman was given some days of respite, she didn't have to work for some days after what happened.
by Jafje March 31, 2007
“Hey man, that man Joey is respiteful as fuck. He doe what he wants like a bad ass.”
“Mr. Alvey is respiteful blowing his vape like the little engine that could.”
“Mr. Alvey is respiteful blowing his vape like the little engine that could.”
by Zxc_c10 January 14, 2018
Referral of a patient to a sub specialty physician to give the primary physician a break. Often these patients have unsolvable problems.
Nurse: “Mr. A is here today and has 13 complaints he wants addressed in your 20 minute appointment.”
Doctor: “Ughh, I am going to place a respite referral to Neurology.”
Doctor: “Ughh, I am going to place a respite referral to Neurology.”
by AGRODEO April 18, 2021
Taking care of yourself is NOT a luxury, it is a necessity.
In 1985, I was so stressed out, I believed, you should NEVER use physical punishment, but I had spanked my child.
I confessed to my doctor and he referred me to an organization the could help.
In 1985, California's DCFS had a "Respite Program" & I was accepted.
The Rules for a Respite Program participant.
I was required to have a licensed/approved babysitter take care of all my children, only 2 for me.
I was required to have the sitter take over my responsibilities for 4 hours, once a week.
I was required to have the same exact day each week AND the same four hours each week.
I was required to agree that I would NOT do any chores or any errands DURING THAT 4 HOURS.
It was suggested that I start out the program, by spending r hours at the local park.
I MUST use those 4 hours ONLY to do "Fun" things.
Everyone's "Fun" activities are different, so 4 hours just enjoying a view (the park) will help you to discover OR Re-discover your "Fun" choices.
The program lasted 3 months with a possible 3 more months.
The program was " just what the doctor
Ordered", it worked wonders.
In 1991, I discovered an acquaintance that was in dire need of Respite Care.
She suffered from "Chronic Stress".
I provided her with the rules and volunteered to be her replacement.
She agreed, 4 months later, she was a totally different and much happier and healthier person and mother.
In 1985, I was so stressed out, I believed, you should NEVER use physical punishment, but I had spanked my child.
I confessed to my doctor and he referred me to an organization the could help.
In 1985, California's DCFS had a "Respite Program" & I was accepted.
The Rules for a Respite Program participant.
I was required to have a licensed/approved babysitter take care of all my children, only 2 for me.
I was required to have the sitter take over my responsibilities for 4 hours, once a week.
I was required to have the same exact day each week AND the same four hours each week.
I was required to agree that I would NOT do any chores or any errands DURING THAT 4 HOURS.
It was suggested that I start out the program, by spending r hours at the local park.
I MUST use those 4 hours ONLY to do "Fun" things.
Everyone's "Fun" activities are different, so 4 hours just enjoying a view (the park) will help you to discover OR Re-discover your "Fun" choices.
The program lasted 3 months with a possible 3 more months.
The program was " just what the doctor
Ordered", it worked wonders.
In 1991, I discovered an acquaintance that was in dire need of Respite Care.
She suffered from "Chronic Stress".
I provided her with the rules and volunteered to be her replacement.
She agreed, 4 months later, she was a totally different and much happier and healthier person and mother.
by MsDomesticEngineer007 November 15, 2016
Temporary institutional care of a dependent elderly, ill, or handicapped person, providing relief for their usual caregivers. - Source: Google Dictionary
by efishies15 October 28, 2017
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