Health Starts With Eating Right
LFF Enhancement fund, ( Loving family first enhancement fund) is a vital nonprofit community charitable 501( c) 3 since 2009). We focus on improving the overall quality of life for individuals living with non- communicable diseases (NCDs). Our primary focus before the covid-19 was evident - based restorative healthcare in which we excels in but not limited:
- Prevention and disease control
- Managing stressors
- Positive social connection
- Movement activities
- Obesity reduction
- Restorative sleep
Current Events
COVID-19 & its impact
Since we at the loving family first enhancement fund mission has always been on improving the overall lifestyle of individuals living with doctors diagnosed disease, we were able to address our clients needs more directly. However, we were stunned to hear self reports of our clients on the issue of loneliness. The impact of the COVID pandemic has been and still is catastrophic to our rural communities. Three out of five of our clients self-report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Such Feelings are a precursor to depression and other mental health disorders, and a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, anxiety and much more.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops
We specifically address mental Health and mental health disorders, medical issues, Sensory issues, and integration of intellectual and developmental disability advancement. We use research, prevention / disease control and lifestyle factors such as malnutrition, inactivity, social isolation, and chronic stress reduction to improve lives. Most of our wellness health protocols results in restorative well-being
As per the CDC, Do you know that there is now overwhelming evidence that using lifestyle modifications such as healthy, adequate micro and macro -nutrients, restful sleep patterns, healthy relationship bonding, can actually help in addressing diseases like diabetes, Arthritis, Depression, anxiety and social isolation?
Who We Serve & How
Children and adults with doctors diagnose disabilities (and their families, caregivers and their significant others) in rural Rhode Island (Scituate, Foster, Gloucester, and some parts of Johnston. Some inner city shelters with our focus on self- administrative lifestyle, personal hygiene, referrals when appropriate, non-perishable goods, soft skills then job support.
We use a community model- emphasizing diversity, encouraging holistic wellness, meals and connection/ basic human needs) to reach their goal
Our wellness Cafe’ demo-kitchen offers real foods, recognizes ingredients, health -driven holistic cooking and meaningful eating.
