Lifespan Respite Care Program

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Article Publication Date: 
9/28/2010
Summary: 
Grant awards totaling approximately $2.25 million to 12 states to implement the Lifespan Respite Care Program were recently awarded, adding to the twelve states that received awards in 2009. Lifespan Respite Care programs are coordinated systems of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults of all ages with special needs. Find information about the implementation of the program, and learn more about the key activities of each of the grantees.
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Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults; Caregivers
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Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C 201); ARCH National Respite Network

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