Respite care provides relief to the family or primary caregiver to meet planned or emergency situations. Respite care gives the caregiver a period of relief for scheduled time away from the person, including vacations. Respite can be utilized on hourly or daily basis. Respite care provides relief to the family or primary caregiver to meet planned or emergency situations. Respite care gives the caregiver a period of relief for scheduled time away from the person, including vacations. Respite can be utilized on hourly or daily basis.