Providing Lifespan Respite Care: Vital Support for Family Caregivers

A Congressional Briefing

Wednesday, July 30, 2003
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Gold Room, 2168 Rayburn House Office Building

Overview and Introduction

The Honorable Dennis Byars (R-30th)
Nebraska Unicameral
Beatrice, Nebraska

Perspectives of Family Caregivers
Nicole Presnell
Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Paula Warren
Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
accompanied by Craig T.Clark, Florida Respite Coalition
and Alzheimers Connections, Ocala, Florida

Julie Venners Yannes
Rockville, Maryland

Stresses of Family Caregiving: What Does the Research Say?
William Haley, Ph.D.
University of South Florida

What Can Congress Do?
Jill Kagan, M.P.H.
ARCH National Respite Coalition & Lifespan Respite Task Force

View pictures and more information on the briefing

Briefing Sheet on Respite Care (2003)

Promoting the Health of Older Adults and their Caregivers (2003)

Facts about Depression in Older Adults (2003)

Me ntal Health Care and Older Adults: Facts and Policy Recommendations (2003)