115: How This Social Model of Care is Improving Quality of Life for Those with Dementia

So many of our clients here at Absolute Trust Counsel struggle with dementia. In fact, it's currently estimated that there will be 14 million people with dementia in the United States by 2060. That means there will be just as many, if not more, taking on the role of caregiver as well. Dementia patients and caretakers often suffer from isolation and loneliness, finding it difficult to enjoy life like they used to. Those with dementia gradually lose themselves, unable to participate in activities they love, and caretakers can struggle with the ongoing responsibilities. But this doesn't have to be the case. Those living with dementia and their families can still find joy, meaning, and purpose thanks to a volunteer-driven social model of care known as Respite Ministry. In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, we're speaking with Daphne Johnston, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Respite for All Foundation. Daphne has always been passionate about helping families impacted by dementia and Alzheimer's. For over 15 years, she worked as an executive director in senior living administration before stepping into the non-profit world of the faith community in 2012 when her senior pastor, Dr. Lawson Bryan, asked her to develop a volunteer model to support families living with dementia. With the incredible initial success of the program hosted at her local church in Montgomery, Alabama, she joined care partner Warren Barrow to officially establish the Respite for All Foundation and reach more communities all over the US.    Join us as we discuss: How the Respite for All Foundation got started and quickly grew, as well as their plans and goals for the future How the organization is taking a new approach to respite support through a social model of care The positive impact that Respite for All has, not only on caretakers and participants, but also on volunteers and the community as a whole What you need to start a Respite for All program in your area And more. If you've been diagnosed with dementia, or are a caretaker, it's easy to feel alone and overwhelmed, especially when it comes to getting affairs in order. We're here to help you, and we know that this episode will provide the hope and inspiration you need or maybe encourage you to start a Respite Community in your neighborhood. So, let's dive in! Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/scheduling/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications—from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com.