die Verhinderungspflege
Translation
respite care, replacement care
Examples
Sie beantragt Verhinderungspflege für ihre Mutter.
She is applying for respite care for her mother.
Die Verhinderungspflege entlastet pflegende Angehörige.
Respite care relieves family caregivers.
Grammar Patterns
Verhinderungspflege ((beantragen)) to apply for respite care You can apply for respite care.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ersatzpflege (replacement care); Related: Kurzzeitpflege (short-term care)
Etymology
A compound of 'Verhinderung' (prevention) and 'Pflege' (care). It is 'prevention care'—care that prevents the primary caregiver from being overwhelmed.
Memory Tips
Think of it as care ('Pflege') for when the main caregiver is 'prevented' ('verhindert') from providing care, e.g., due to vacation or illness.