In 2012, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Lifespan Respite Act (2012-410) which designates the members of the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. The Governor appoints the coalition comprised of members who are culturally, economically, and geographically diverse and representative of the state demographics. The coalition’s responsibilities are to: (1) build partnerships and coordinate respite care efforts statewide (2) provide public awareness about respite to the citizens of Alabama, and, (3) identify, coordinate, and develop, community/funding resources for respite services.
Co-presented by the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition, Alabama Department of Senior Services, and Alabama Lifespan Respite, and sponsored by the Administration for Community Living, the “A Voice That Matters: The Impact of Family Caregiving in Alabama (Volume II)” whitepaper identifies challenges for caregivers with clear action to address caregiver needs.
“A Voice That Matters: The Impact of Family Caregiving in Alabama (Volume II)” offers public policymakers an update on the growing number of caregivers in Alabama, the complex issues they face, and the benefits of long-term care systems change. It also highlights:
The mission of Alabama Lifespan Respite, a statewide program of UCP Huntsville, is to increase access to and availability of high-quality respite resources in Alabama.
In 2012, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Lifespan Respite Act (2012-410) which designates the members of the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. The Governor appoints the coalition comprised of members who are culturally, economically, and geographically diverse and representative of the state demographics. The coalition’s responsibilities are to: (1) build partnerships and coordinate respite care efforts statewide (2) provide public awareness about respite to the citizens of Alabama, and (3) identify, coordinate, and develop, community/funding resources for respite services. More information about Alabama Lifespan Respite services and the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition can be found at alabamarespite.org.
The Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) is a cabinet level state agency that administers programs for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and caregivers. The department was originally established by the Alabama Legislature in 1957 as the Alabama Commission on Aging. Learn more at alabamaageline.gov.
ADSS is charged with carrying out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended and works closely with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to achieve this goal. More information on the Older Americans Act can be found on the ADSS website and the ACL’s website at acl.gov.
