CARES LMM FOUNDATION

Many of our CAREGIVERS would benefit and appreciate a pair of helping hands; someone to stand in for them while they run errands or enjoy a day off; a hot meal that they don’t have to cook;  mental and physical well being support;  a massage or an exercise class. 

With your help and donations, we are be able to provide these and many other support services to help care for our CAREGIVERS!

Of course, we accept monetary donations, but we also welcome gift cards  for restaurants, ride-share services, supermarkets, spas, etc.  We are always in need of volunteers.

CAREGIVERS!

For every act of kindness, the positive impacts are priceless!

The definition of a  caregiver—sometimes called an informal caregiver—is an unpaid individual (for example, a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or neighbor) involved in assisting others with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks. 

•Approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. 

[National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. (2015). Caregiving in the U.S.]

•The value of services provided by informal caregivers has steadily increased over the last decade, with an estimated economic value of $470 billion in 2013, up from $450 billion in 2009 and $375 billion in 2007. 

[AARP Public Policy Institute. (2015). Valuing the Invaluable: 2015 Update.]

•The majority of caregivers (82%) care for one other adult, while 15% care for 2 adults, and 3% for 3 or more adults. 

[National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. (2015). Caregiving in the U.S.]

•Upwards of 75% of all caregivers are female and may spend as much as 50% more time providing care than males. 

[Institute on Aging. (2016). Read How IOA Views Aging in America.]

Carla Hooks, Founder

Carla has a BS in Organizational Management and pursing her MS, Administration of Health Services.  

For the last 30 years, Carla’s dream was to begin a non-profit that would cater to individuals with Sickle Cell Disease.  Her thoughts of helping were expanded to focusing on CAREGIVERS.  After experiencing some recent health issues and finding it difficult the idea evolved into providing services for CAREGIVERS.  

Taking care of an individual or individuals can be overwhelming and many caregivers ignore themselves physically and mentally to do for the others they care about.  I am hoping what I can provide will be beneficial.

Carla enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family, friends and other charitable work.

Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to those who need it the most. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a fulfilling life, and that through our efforts, we can make a real difference in the world. Join us in our mission to change lives and make a lasting impact on the world.  For National Family Caregivers Month is opportunity to help service and care for the CARGEIVERS.  Our November challenge was a challenge that made every day count for a donation.  For example if you chose the 30th you donated $30.