The primary care provider for a person diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer disease has asked for some assistance to leave the home to run some errands and go to some physician appointments. What is the term used to describe this kind of care?

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The person may have a condition, such as dementia, that makes it dangerous for the person to be left alone in the house. Home health care agencies offer respite care services that allow a primary caregiver a chance to "take a break" or leave the house to go to appointments or run errands. Acute care is usually provided in a hospital setting for an acute illness like pneumonia. Palliative care is care providing comfort at the end of life. Long-term care usually refers to nursing home care, round-the-clock, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.

The Primary Care Provider for a Person Diagnosed with Late-Stage