The conference theme, Moving Respite Forward, has a special relevance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many ways, the pandemic cast a harsh light on the lack of support for caregivers, but in doing so, helped elevate their long unmet needs to a new...
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The conference theme, Moving Respite Forward, has a special relevance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many ways, the pandemic cast a harsh light on the lack of support for caregivers, but in doing so, helped elevate their long unmet needs to a new level of awareness that is leading to a reimagining of respite and to real change. Sometimes, we may feel as though we have taken a step backward during these difficult times, but we are optimistic that because of all we have learned the past year about supporting caregivers in creative new ways, a positive path forward is inevitable in 2021 and beyond!
This conference provided a meaningful virtual space to advance knowledge
and understanding of respite by learning from and with international leaders in the field of respite. The conference also challenged us to utilize evidence-based practices and discover innovative strategies to improve and perhaps even redefine respite to meet the challenges ahead. Together, we are Moving Respi
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