RFA Monthly News and Updates

Brain Science Luncheon Shares Expert Tips on Memory

Respite for All's 4th Annual Brain Science Luncheon was an amazing success, and we thank everyone who hosted a table, attended as a guest or served as a volunteer for coming out to support this important mission. We especially want to express our deep appreciation to the sponsors who made this event possible!

Our attendance grew by several hundred over last year, moving us to a larger space at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Montgomery. Nearly 1,000 guests joined us on October 9 to hear an inspiring message on different aspects of memory from Lisa Genova, #1 International and New York Times bestselling Author and Neuroscientist.

During the luncheon, Amy Scalise was announced as the inaugural recipient of the Inscoe Legacy of Love. This name honors the love and devotion Jim Inscoe has shown his dear wife, Elmore, since she received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 2014. You can learn more about Amy's devotion to her husband Benjie in this short video. Nominated by Anchor Community Respite at Asbury United Methodist Church, Amy received a gift of $1,000 to use for her own respite.

Reminder: APT Will Broadcast RFA Documentary on Nov. 6 at 8pm

If you're in Alabama, be sure to watch the Alabama Public Television showing of RFA’s documentary, A Place of Belonging. It's scheduled for 8pm on Nov. 6 and will also include in-studio interviews with Daphne Johnston and Lawson Bryan.

History of Respite for All Movement Published

RFA Projects Director Minnie Lamberth has published a new book, A Brief History of Dementia’s Future. A long-time writer and author, Minnie tells about the Respite for All Foundation's development, the community response to dementia the movement is creating, and the people and places who stepped up to bring this hope to others. Now available through Amazon.

Registration Opens Soon for Whirlwind 2026

We're making big plans for Whirlwind 2026, our annual leadership conference, which will be hosted by Anchor Community Respite and held March 1-3 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL. Registration opens Nov. 15 so stay tuned!

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.

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