We’re always thrilled for any opportunity to spread the word on Respite. Whether we’re sharing insights on Alzheimer’s and dementia, talking about the Respite for All model, an opportunity to join the network, or other content contributions, we’re pleased to share with you our library of news and recognition as we work to spread this friendship revolution across our country and beyond.
RFA Hosts Brain Science Luncheon
The Respite for All Foundation hosted its inaugural Brain Science Luncheon on October 26, with more than 250 people joining the event at the Alabama Activity Center in downtown Montgomery to hear keynote speaker, David S. Geldmacher, M.D., FACP. Dr. Geldmacher, a professor of neurology widely respected in the field...
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Auburn Program Selected for $100K Grant
Funds Will Expand Program and Add Assistant Director REACH Respite Ministry at Auburn United Methodist Church has been awarded a $100,000 grant! The ministry applied for a federal grant through Community Care Corps, which is funded by the Administration for Community Living and administered by the Oasis Institute Caregivers Action...
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Respite for All Foundation Offers Roadmap for Churches to Launch Respite Ministries Serving Individuals Living with Dementia
Montgomery, Ala. – There are almost 6 million cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, with the number of cases expected to reach more than 13 million by 2050, creating a U.S. economic burden of $305 billion a year and costing families an average of more than $235,000. As...
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Respite Choir Performs Benefit Concert for Ukraine
Side by Side Choir Returns Post-COVID with Inspiring Fundraiser On March 29, the Side by Side Choir at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, AL performed for the first time in two years in front of an enthusiastic audience in the church’s fellowship hall. The choir’s post-COVID return was not...
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NEWS: Montgomery’s Respite For All Foundation Wins $25K Grant
By Rosanna Smith WSFA 12 News MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Respite for All Foundation, a Montgomery-based nonprofit that serves families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, has been named the winner of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s 2021 Anne & Irving Brodsky Innovation Grant. “We’re thrilled,” said co-founder Daphne...
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NEWS: Caring for Loved Ones? The Asbury Anchor Program Makes It Easier
By Patience Itson Bham Now Are you caring for someone with memory loss or dementia? Help is just a click away with Asbury United Methodist’s Anchor Community Respite Ministry. Read on to learn what one local had to say about her experience with the program and how to enroll your loved...
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NEWS: Buckhead Congregations Come Together to Help Those With Dementia
By Laura Berrios The Atlanta Journal-Constitution At a social club in Buckhead, some of Atlanta’s most notable citizens are serving their neighbors who have dementia while giving family caregivers a needed break. More than 100 volunteers – including civic leaders and the city’s movers and shakers – are helping at...
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New Book Offers Hope by Highlighting Innovative Dementia Care Program
Montgomery, AL – Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a global health crisis, one expected to only get worse in the coming decades; the World Health Organization estimates the number of people living with dementia by 2050 will hit 150 million. That’s daunting news. But there is great hope. It...
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NEWS: Mentors, Volunteers Shine at River Region Ethics and Public Service Awards
by Brad Harper Montgomery Advertiser A gasp and yelp went up from the crowd, and Daphne Johnston made her way to the front of the room to a standing ovation. She had just been named the final winner at the annual River Region Ethics and Public Service Awards, and the...
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