Are you Typical?

Approximately 60 percent of family caregivers are women. The typical caregiver is a 46-year-old woman caring for a widowed mother who does not live with her. She is married and employed.

Source: National Alliance for Caregiving

"If you are going through hell, keep going."
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Winston Churchill

Board of Directors-Officers

Kathy Cook, president of the board

Kathy Cook is an instructor and internship coordinator for the University of Central Florida, Legal Studies Program and a retired Army JAG officer. She lives in Orlando with her husband and has two daughters and two granddaughters.

Rebecca Varnadore, Treasurer

Jane Smith, Secretary

Jane Smith is an Internal Auditor for Lockheed Martin in addition to having a public accounting practice, Jane F. Smith & Associates, LLC. She lives in Oviedo, FL with her husband. They have five children.

Michelle Thompson, Webmaster
An Internet Programmer for a city in Florida and holds a B.A. Degree in Digital Media from the University of Central Florida. In addition to her full-time job she has interests in technology, fitness, and scuba diving and currently resides in FL.

Homer Jordan, Webmaster

Homer Jordan is a Financial Analyst for Lockheed Martin Corporation in addition to his part-time interest in website design, marketing, and programming. He lives in Douglasville, GA and supports the coalition virtually.

Walter "Mike" Cornelius Jr., chairman of advocacy and awareness

Mike Cornelius is in is 23rd year with Achieve Management, Inc., where he serves as business analyst. He and his wife, Carol, have one son and live in Tampa.