Introduction to a Framework for Sustainability Planning

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The goal of the webinar is to introduce a comprehensive approach to sustainability planning for Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners. The interactive webinar presents a framework for sustainability planning…

Marketing Respite to Family Caregivers: Moving Beyond Awareness

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Successful Lifespan Respite programs build public awareness and encourage family caregivers and others to action on behalf of respite. But before you book that billboard space, write that pharmacy bag…

Making Respite More Effective

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Dr. Dale Lund discusses practice and policy suggestions that might enhance caregivers’ use of respite time and discusses how to measure outcomes related to respite time-use. In 2009, Dr. Dale Lund…

Tools for Collaboration: Building and Sustaining Partnerships for Lifespan Respite

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At the heart of Lifespan Respite is the concept of collaboration. Throughout the Lifespan Respite Care Act, and in the federal program guidance, references are made to collaboration and coordination…

Respite in the Faith Community

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The shortage of respite providers continues to be a significant barrier to respite access in many communities. At the same time, government funding for social services is shrinking. Turning to…

Lifespan Respite 101 Webinar: An historical look back

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This 2010 webinar provides an historic look back at the start of the federal Lifespan Respite Care Program, including a review of Lifespan Respite legislation and best practices in the…