April 1, 2025

Panel: Weathering Change for Positive Results

IDAHO

Sarah Toevs, PhD
Idaho Caregiver Alliance
Boise State University

MASSACHUSETTS

Amy Nazaire
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Lisa Marschke
ForHealth Consulting
Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition

SOUTH CAROLINA

Jennifer Andrews
South Carolina Department on Aging

Toy Pilot
South Carolina Respite Coalition

Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned in National Strategy Implementation

Implementing Respite Actions in the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Cheryl Dinnell
ARCH Consultant

Shared Common Ground

The purpose of these roundtable discussions are to connect states that have shared goals related to building, enhancing or sustaining Lifespan Respite systems and services Participants will discuss strategies for goal implementation; exchange knowledge about new resources and tools; and identify collaborative actions to achieve a common goal.

Kim Whitmore, PhD
Facilitator and ARCH Consultant