" respite "

 [ "Respite" ]

1:  Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.

  * e.g.,  ... The woman was given some days of respite, she didn't have to work for some days after what happened. 

 [ "Respite" ]

2:  Delay: A temporary delay.

 [ "Respite" ]

3:  Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.

 [ "respiteful" ]

1: Bad ass, listens to no one.

  * e.g.,  ... “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.” 

 [ "respite referral" ]

1: Referral of a patient to a sub specialty physician to give the primary physician a break. Often these patients have unsolvable problems.

  * e.g.,  ... 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.” 

 [ "respite care" ]

1: 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.

  * e.g.,  ... My 4 hours per week of "Respite Care" has greatly improved my quality of life. 

 [ "respite care" ]

2: 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.

 [ "respite care" ]

3: 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.

 [ "respite care" ]

4: It was suggested that I start out the program, by spending r hours at the local park.

 [ "respite care" ]

5: 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.

 [ "respite care" ]

6: 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.

 [ "respite care" ]

7: She suffered from "Chronic Stress". I provided her with the rules and volunteered to be her replacement.

 [ "respite care" ]

8: She agreed, 4 months later, she was a totally different and much happier and healthier person and mother.

 [ "respite care" ]

1: Temporary institutional care of a dependent elderly, ill, or handicapped person, providing relief for their usual caregivers. - Source: Google Dictionary

  * e.g.,  ... "Lauren is going to apply for a respite care position." 

 [ "Respitator" ]

1: Respirator mask filled with potatoes. Baked or fried.

  * e.g.,  ... I was starving and unable to breath, luckily, the EMT had a Respitator. 

 [ "respitable" ]

1: something that provides respite

  * e.g.,  ... counsellor: "having a lovely bath might be respitable" 

 [ "Respitical" ]

1: A word used to describe a person who uses unfunny, inappropriate jokes, yet tries to be everyone’s friend.

  * e.g.,  ... Dave: Did you hear about Eliza calling herself acoustic Rein: Yeah. She’s such a respitical. 

 [ "Respite" ]

1: A break, rest

  * e.g.,  ... Justin left the pub to gain a brief respite the smoke and noise.