Respite care provides alternative care for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and is intended to alleviate the burden of caregiving. However, the evaluation of respite programs is limited. Time Out Weekly Smile (TOWS) is a virtual intergenerational respite care program designed to meet the needs of PLWD and their care partners and provide allied health students opportunities to serve as respite volunteers. This multi-method pilot study aimed to evaluate the experience of TOWS participation for all (i.e., care partners, PLWD, students) and identify outcomes of interest for future efficacy studies. Semi-structured interviews with all participants after experiencing TOWS were analyzed using conventional content analysis methods and student surveys of dementia attitudes were summarized. Results demonstrated lasting mutual benefits for all participants including social connection and creating meaning. Our findings suggest that including all respite care participants in future efficacy studies will elucidate the wide impact of respite care programs.
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