title: Respite care in the long-term care continuum.
abstract: Respite care preserves the physical and mental strength of the care giver while delaying institutionalization. However, anticipated growth of the elderly population will dramatically increase the demand for these services.
authors: St. Joseph's Hospital, Memphis, TN.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Van Werkhooven
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012144:Respite Care / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D014481:United States