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Is a Service Dog Right for Your Family?
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, veterans
Welcoming a serviceman home after their tour ends requires many transitions. Often, veterans come home with physical or psychological scars that require special attention. Many find comfort in support groups, medical care, but others may need a different type of assistance. This is where a constant companion, such as a service dog may fill a Read More »
Using Insurance to Pay for Long-term Healthcare
Posted in Uncategorized on June 22, 2016
Tags: tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Veterans, just like many other Americans, may feel apprehension thinking about how they will pay for health care as they age, especially if they were to get seriously ill or need assistance performing activities of daily living (ADLs). Once you have retired, you must seriously consider your cost of living, and how it may be Read More »
Remembering Our Prisoners of War - Missing in Action
Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
It is estimated that approximately 80,000-90,000 military personnel are still missing in action. Sadly, the vast majority are presumed dead. These brave souls are likely buried in foreign unmarked graves or lost at sea. Many of the current prisoners of war or classified missing in action were lost during World World II with a smaller Read More »
Art Therapy Helping Veterans Heal Body and Mind
Posted in Uncategorized on June 20, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans
Veterans return from the theater of war with many new experiences and memories. Unfortunately, many of these are traumatic, haunting, and even morally conflicting. The immediate loss of comrades, the gray area of on-the-spot decisions made in battle, and the evil they can’t ignore in a world far from home – these memories cling to Read More »
The History of the U.S. Army Nursing Corps
Posted in Uncategorized on June 17, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans, women
You might consider them unsung heroes, working behind the scenes, but American nurses have been an integral part of war, stretching back as far as the Revolutionary War. In 1775, Major General Horatio Gates and Commander George Washington asked Congress to provide nurses that would attend to the wounded, sick, and suffering American soldiers. By Read More »
What Women Should Know Before Enlisting
Posted in Uncategorized on June 10, 2016
Tags: military, military spouses, veterans, women
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, there are more than 201,000 female active-duty military members serving our country. Today, more than 90% of the military occupations available are open to women, making it a great potential employment path for American women. Whether you want to see the world, test your discipline, or find Read More »
Remembering D-Day
Posted in Uncategorized on June 9, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
This week marks the 72nd anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in history, as more than 160,000 Allied troops invaded Western Europe to battle the entrenched German forces during World War II. Operation Overlord, or “D-Day” as it is now known, was a highly secretive operation, under development for more than two years. It proved Read More »
7 Ways Equine Therapy is Helping Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on June 7, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Most of us have had dreams of being a cowboy or cowgirl, riding through the Wild West on our very own horse that is smart, fast, and loyal. Many of the old Westerns taught us that a horse could be a cowboy’s best friend, and that their relationship was a partnership built on mutual trust. Read More »
What Every Veteran Should Know About Agent Orange Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on June 3, 2016
Tags: history, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
From 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War, the U.S. military conducted “Operation Ranch Hand,” spraying more than 19 million gallons of specially engineered herbicide combinations to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover. The so-called “Agent Orange” herbicide was the tactical weapon of choice – receiving its nickname from the large Read More »
Understanding Survivor and Dependent Education Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on June 2, 2016
Tags: college, military, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
When you lose a serviceman in the line of duty, many aspects of your life may take a back seat. Finances need to be reassessed and quality of life reviewed. Sadly, as a result of the income loss, many families must curb their spending to keep the family afloat. Often, education spending is one of Read More »
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