Rocket City Launches First RFA Community

What better location to launch a new respite ministry than Alabama’s Rocket City? Another exciting year expanding the Respite for All model got off to a great start on January 21 when 70 new volunteers showed up at First Baptist Church in Huntsville to be trained for the opening of Oasis Respite Care next month. We’re so happy to welcome them to the RFA network! 

Dementia Education Offered in Directors Call

For our first Directors Call of the year, held on January 13, more than 40 directors from across the country gathered for a presentation on "anosognosia" led by Ruth Minnema, RN, MA. Ruth is a Colorado-based Eden Educator and Certified DAWN Trainer who facilitates Anosognosia Webinars with Dementia Action Alliance participants (DAA). Anosognosia is a condition where individuals have a lack of awareness and insight into their own health conditions, which frequently leads to stress and conflict.

Princeton Students Visit Respite Ministry

RFA and the Respite Ministry at FUMC Montgomery hosted 40 students from Princeton Theological Seminary as they made their way across the country touring successful ministries. We had a great time sharing our story and hope this visit will plant seeds for years to come. 

Fast-Paced 72 Hours of Learning

Registrations are pouring in for Respite for All’s 6th Annual Training Conference, Whirlwind 2025, which will be held March 2-4 at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham. We have a wonderful line-up of presenters that include Dr. Anne Basting, Dr. Daniel Potts, Dr. David Geldmacher, and Brodie Croyle. To learn more about each of these presenters and to register to attend, visit our Conference page on the website. 

Save the Date

We’re making plans now for another exciting Brain Science Luncheon. Please mark Thursday, October 9 on your calendar, and we’ll share more details later this spring. 

The mission of the Respite for All Foundation is to inspire, grow, and mentor Volunteer Respite Ministries for communities seeking to minister to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders through education and shared best practices. Visit RespiteforAll.org to learn more.