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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Important Tax Deductions for Assisted Living
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors
As your parents or other senior loved ones age, you are most likely playing a role in their care. And while some prepared seniors may have the funds to cover their care costs, many will end up needing financial assistance from family members. The good news is that some of these expenses may actually be Read More »
Legal Guardianship and VA Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
If you are a caregiver for a veteran, you are most likely navigating a complicated world of rules, guidelines, and benefits. Not only are you establishing a new relationship with your loved one as his or her caregiver, you’re also creating a new daily routine, familiarizing yourself with a long list of prescriptions, and getting Read More »
5 Services That Make Life Easier for a Veteran
Posted in Uncategorized on May 4, 2016
Tags: charity, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
As a member of the armed forces, you served your country with honor and sacrificed much of your own personal freedom to protect others. Now that you’re retired, injured, or both, you may wonder if society has forgotten that sacrifice. The good news is that there are numerous companies and organizations out there that want Read More »
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