Life Insurance for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on September 27, 2016
Tags: military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It is never fun to talk about life insurance. But, for veterans with families it is a very important topic. Life insurance provides financial support to family members should anything happen while a soldier is actively serving. Most active duty understand their automatic Service Group Life Insurance plan benefits (SGLI). However, once military service ends Read More »
Resources for POW/MIA Families
Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2016
Tags: military, tips for seniors, veterans
There is little comfort to those waiting to hear from a loved one who is away serving our country. When your husband, wife, son, daughter, or friend comes home everything is right in the world again. However, some families are faced with a different reality. Death is always a possibility, and many accept that possibility Read More »
Healing Gardens for PTSD Sufferers
Posted in Uncategorized on September 23, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
If you have never heard of a healing garden, you are not alone. Feng Shui-inspired, healing gardens offer tranquility, relaxation, and peace for those in need of solitude, harmony, and healing. Healing gardens have grown in popularity among doctors seeking alternative forms of treatment and are increasingly used as therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Read More »
Veteran Resource Spotlight: Houston
Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
As a veteran, your military service has earned you a wide range of benefits and support. However, sorting through the list and accessing the resources in your area can be a daunting task. We’ve done some of the legwork by sorting and gathering some of the top resources and contacts for veterans. Today’s city spotlight Read More »
Veteran Resource Spotlight: Chicago
Posted in Uncategorized on September 15, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
While the list of benefits and services available to America’s veterans is quite long, trying to locate and sort through the resources can be daunting. In fact, many U.S. veterans may not even be aware of the long list of benefits their military service has earned them, such as the Aid and Attendance benefit which Read More »
VA Automobile Allowance for Injured Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on September 13, 2016
Tags: military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, vehicles, veterans, veterans benefits
A service-related injury impacts a person’s entire life, from how he or she completes daily activities to how they get around town and to doctor appointments. These effects can last for years after the injury, and can drain a person’s bank account, making it difficult to afford basic needs, including transportation. The servicemember or veteran Read More »
The Debate: Marijuana for PTSD
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
The debate over the legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is well-known and evolving in the United States, with many states legalizing its use in recent years. These developments have raised the question of how cannabis can impact many diseases, syndromes, and injuries, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health problem Read More »
Aqua Therapy for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
The tried and true method for coping with post-war trauma is a combination of physical and mental therapy. Doctors and researchers alike believe that strengthening the mind and body is the key to recovering from war-time memories and disaster. Lately, doctors are turning to alternative forms of treatment to help relieve many veteran ailments. The Read More »
Money Waiting: Little-Known VA Benefit Helps Pay for Caregiving
Posted in Uncategorized on August 18, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses of veterans may be missing out on a little-known but extremely helpful benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aimed at offering an “improved pension.” Known as the Aid and Attendance (A&A) Improved Pension, this benefit is specifically designed to financially assist veterans or surviving spouses who need help with Read More »
Breaking the Cycle of PTSD Triggers through Meditation and Mindfulness
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
According to the National Center for PTSD, about 7 or 8 out of every 100 people in the U.S. – or almost 8% – will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. While it is today perhaps most widely associated with veterans returning from combat, a person can develop PTSD after Read More »
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