Veterans Benefits in Alabama
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, state guide, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
The state of Alabama has a long and proud history of serving the nation through military service and today, the state is home to more than 412,000 veterans, with 170,000 of these are age 65 and over. There are many benefits available to Alabama veterans, including state-of-art facilities and a full structure of support to help Read More »
Veteran Benefits in Arizona
Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2017
Tags: military, state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
With more than 528,000 veterans living in Arizona, the state is home to more than 24% of the nation’s veteran population. Approximately half of these veterans are age 65 and older, and Arizona veterans can access numerous support programs for veterans, through both state and non-profit organizations. If you’re living in the Sonoran Desert, you’ll Read More »
5 Helpful Financial Tools for Military Members
Posted in Uncategorized on January 23, 2017
Tags: military, military spouses, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Military members and their families experience a unique set of circumstances, including an often-limited budget, unforeseen expenses from moves, or emergencies while a member of the family is deployed. The good news is there are multiple resources to help servicemembers make the most of their current finances, avoid debt, and handle life’s unexpected challenges. Below Read More »
Helping Heal: Tragedy Assistance Program Connects Thousands of Survivors
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2017
Tags: charity, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
In November 1992, eight soldiers perished in a C-12 crash in Alaska. Their families were at a loss. In their grief, they struggled to find a support system, and finally turned to each other for help. Here they found understanding and assistance they could find nowhere else; no one else could know what they were Read More »
Three New Year’s Resolutions for Military Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2017
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for seniors, veterans
It is 2017, finally. Last year was rough for many people. Several beloved actors and musicians passed away during the year. And many of you may have also had family or friends pass away as well. As we think about the New Year and what it brings, let us suggest three New Year's resolutions for military Read More »
Top Discounts in Jacksonville, FL for Military and Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on January 12, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans benefits
Military personnel, families, and veterans are experts at stretching their money to make the most of their budgets. Happily, many businesses like to thank active duty and veterans for their service to the country by offering discounts to their goods and services. While you shouldn’t necessarily expect one at every business you frequent, you may Read More »
The Best Military and Veteran Discounts in San Antonio, TX
Posted in Uncategorized on January 10, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Known as “Military City, USA,” San Antonio, Texas has been home to a consistent military presence for nearly 300 years and today boasts one of the nation's largest active and retired military populations. San Antonio is also home to the Department of Defense’s largest medical center at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston. Because Read More »
Services Offered For Blind And Visually Impaired Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on December 27, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It is estimated that there are approximately 131,000 Veterans in the United States who are legally blind, and more than one million Veterans who have some form of visual impairment that impacts their day to day lives. As Veterans from Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm and the War on Terror continue to age, those numbers will Read More »
All the Portland Veteran Resources You Need
Posted in Uncategorized on December 12, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Known as the City of Roses, Portland is Oregon’s largest city and was recently ranked by the Pew Research Center as the 8th most popular American city, based on where people want to live. The city itself, along with the rest of Multnomah County, is home to more than 43,000 veterans, and Oregon as a Read More »
A User’s Guide to the Best Online Senior Living Referral Services
Posted in Uncategorized on December 6, 2016
Tags: tips for caregivers, tips for seniors
For many families or individuals facing the need of finding a living facility for themselves or a loved one, the options can be daunting. With countless online senior living referral services available, how can you find the best, easiest to use, and most helpful? A great place to start is to see what others have Read More »