Fifty-four million individuals are caring for others in their home -- elderly parents, children, or a physically disabled individual. Many of the primary caregivers do not have a good support system, feel alone, depressed, and imprisoned without any hope. Some elderly and physically disabled have difficulty in performing many of their activities of daily living and need help with these and other tasks.

Mays Mission, through its Faith in Action Caregivers Alliance program, offers information on caregiving for the homebound -- elderly and physically disabled. Our program focuses locally on two counties in north central rural Arkansas through networking churches, agencies, community groups and individuals.

Should there be a requirement or request for some aspect of caregiving, the Mission would like to get back in touch with you to become more familiar with your needs. We have the capability to put you in touch with other Faith in Action organizations throughout the country.  The Mission is connected with other caregiving projects, along with being a part of the Faith In Action, and can access information on programs in most communities.

Care-receiver's and caregiver's largest problem appears to be transportation. Other needs might include light housekeeping, maintenance, yard work, affirmation for primary caregivers, friendly visitation, respite (relief) for caregivers, meals, and shopping/errands. Many elderly and physically disabled fall through the cracks when it comes to some entitlement programs. A volunteer program can help alleviate much of the stress and pain for families providing needed care for others.

Give a full-time caregiver a break a couple of hours each week