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.

Many more tools shared by states and local programs on a variety of topics, including respite vouchers, emergency respite, public awareness, information for family caregivers, and more can be found on State Tools.

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Nine Steps to Respite Care for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease

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Caregivers of family members with dementia including Alzheimer’s disease (D/AD) may face special challenges. Sometimes, individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have unique physical, emotional and behavioral conditions that require…

Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition Postcard

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Informational postcard created for consumers.

North Dakota Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers

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Home and Community-Based 1915(c) Waivers for Respite Support Medicaid is a program in every state that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources.…

CareBreak Respite Volunteer Application

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From the CareBreak Respite Program at the Watson Institute

Environmental Scan – Resources for Culturally and Linguistically Competent Respite Research

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Prepared by Dr. Kim Whitmore, Marquette University College of Nursing, with the ARCH Committee for Advancement of Respite Research An environmental scan was conducted by the ARCH Committee for Advancement…

Imagine Data, Reimagine Tantalizing Data

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Presentation at the 2022 National Lifespan Respite Conference Imagine your data. Now, reimagine it presented in a form that tantalizes and engages. This session filled with hands-on learning experiences will…

Brochure for Faith-Based Respite Ministry

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From Alabama Lifespan Respite

Evaluation of Shared Lives Day Support Services An opportunity for a ‘short break’ for people living with dementia with wellbeing outcomes, Part 2

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ARCH and the BREAK Exchange cohosted the webinar, Shared Lives Day Support Services: An opportunity for a ‘short break’ with wellbeing outcomes, Part 2 to learn more about the benefits of this innovative respite model…

Moving Respite Forward in New York State

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This presentation was part of the Lifespan Respite Track at the 2021 Virtual International Short Break Conference cohosted by ARCH Presenters Deana Prest, New York Office for the Aging, Division…

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…

Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition 2020 Action Plan

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Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition 2020 Action Plan. Goal: To Promote Awareness and Acceptance of Respite as a valued and normalized support.

Respite Found to Reduce Risk of Child Abuse and Neglect and Save Money

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Brief from the FRIENDS National Center for Community-based Child Abuse Prevention and the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention