If you are looking for published research articles and other publications focused on respite research and evaluation, see also Findings and Updates and ARCH Annotated Bibliography.

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North Dakota Family Caregiver Supports and Services Study, 2016

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This study was solicited and funded by the North Dakota Legislative Management. As provided in Section 1 of 2015 House Bill No. 1279, the study was to develop a resource directory of…

Respite Voucher Reimbursement Packet 2022

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The Respite Voucher Reimbursement Packet was developed by the VA Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services for use by the state’s Lifespan Respite Care Program. The packet includes instructions for…

Nine Steps to Respite Care for Military and Veteran Caregivers

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Prepared for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Hidden Heroes and published here with their permission. Military and Veteran Caregivers may face special challenges. Sometimes, Veterans have unique physical, emotional and…

New York Caregiver Focus Group Report, 2021

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Developed by the New York State Office for the Aging Utilizing a focus group model, NYSOFA and partners gathered input and recommendations from caregivers on ways to better serve their…

Study of Four Lifespan Respite Programs

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In 2004, ARCH endeavored to secure the most current information about the existing State Lifespan Respite Programs by conducting state surveys and follow-up interviews. While only four states had implemented…

Alabama Lifespan Respite: Caregiver Wellness Initiative

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ARCH cohosted this webinar with the BREAK Exchange Alabama Lifespan Respite (ALR) identified a lack of emotional and mental health supports for rural/underserved family caregivers as a growing problem prior…

COVID-19 Health Screening Policy and Procedure

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Before conducting any respite service, a health screening will be completed based on the county health department recommendations for safe reopening. This screening will occur anytime a provider, client, or…

Putting a dollar sign to it.

The FRIENDS Cost Analysis Template Adapted for Respite This webinar explores why and how we conduct cost analysis. It will provide attendees with a simple, electronic tool designed to calculate…

Timebanking for Respite: Communities Supporting Caregivers

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ARCH hosted this webinar with the BREAK Exchange. Timebanking is a time-based currency. Give one hour of service to another, and receive one time credit. You can use the credits in…

Health Benefits of Senior Corps

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Issue Brief Developed by the Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Companion Caregiver Study The Corporation for National and Community Service conducted the Senior Companion caregiver study to establish…

Partnerships for Caregivers (and Respite Voucher Programs) in a No Wrong Door/ADRC Environment During a Pandemic

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This was a presentation in the Lifespan Respite Track of the 2021 Virtual International Short Break Conference Presenters Alicia Hess Blater, North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, NC,…

Respite Infographic from Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition

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The Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition has held several Respite Legislative Awareness Days at the State Capitol. Material distributed included this infographic.