Homes for Heroes Offers Big Savings to U.S. Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on August 9, 2016
Tags: charity, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Veterans often receive thanks for their service from strangers, grateful citizens who wish there was some way to show their appreciation to military members who sacrifice so much. But when a veteran could really use assistance – like the moment they are purchasing a home or if they fall on difficult financial times trying to Read More »
The HUD-VASH Program: Helping Homeless Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2016
Tags: housing, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
War can have a traumatic effect on those that serve our country. Emotional and physical battle scars can render veterans unable to maintain their jobs, their family lives, and sometimes even daily tasks. Sadly, many veterans also lose their homes as a result of their post-service wounds and instability. To help veterans in need, many Read More »
Healing Veterans with Yoga
Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for seniors, veterans
Not all battle wounds can be seen. Sometimes soldiers come back from their service different. Their bodies and minds are in a constant state of shock, fight, or flight. As with most individuals, when you are suffering from any kind of stress it is best to try and relax. Sometimes this is easier said than Read More »
Healing Waters: Fly Fishing Brings Peace to Wounded Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
Walking up the lawn to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. you might not be surprised to see a young soldier, bandaged and in a wheel chair after more than three years of surgeries. What you might surprise you, however, is to see this same man with a fly fishing rod in his Read More »
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Posted in Uncategorized on July 5, 2016
Tags: holiday, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of PTSD, the United States Senate designated June as PTSD Awareness Month by the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD), also naming June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. Through this designation, it is hoped that more people will be aware of the disorder and how it 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 »
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 »
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 »
Top 10 VeteranAid Blog Posts of 2015
Posted in Uncategorized on May 25, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It's hard to believe that the year is almost halfway over. The VeteranAid blog started in October of last year. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts from 2015: 7 Outstanding Professional Athletes that Served in the Military The connection between excelling in the military and in the sports arena are obvious. Hard work, dedication, Read More »
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