VA News – Using their REAL ID Act-compliant driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card, Veterans and eligible caregivers will soon have easier enrollment and access to Department of Defense (DOD) installations. DOD installations provide important services to Veterans and their caregivers. Recently, VA and DOD worked together to increase health care access for Veterans, such as health care, shopping, and certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) services
VA News – For many Veterans, the transition from military service to civilian life is often accompanied by difficulties with sleep, especially for those with lingering trauma. Fortunately, VA offers specialized treatments to help Veterans reclaim their sleep and improve their overall well-being. Insomnia – nightmares in particular – plague the sleep of countless Veterans, and Veterans interested in addressing their sleep are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider
VA News – November honors our brave military members on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, and also recognizes over 90 million caregivers in the U.S. during National Family Caregivers Month. Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver is grateful to present Heroes Caring for Heroes this November, focusing on the caregivers who support our Veterans and military personnel, sharing their brave caregiving journeys and discussing the challenges of caring for loved ones
VA News – Both Veterans Day and Memorial Day were established to recognize and honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, ensuring the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten. But there are important distinctions between the two national holidays. Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – living and dead
Health.mil – Seeking help is a sign of strength and a critical element of individual performance and overall readiness, and the Military Health System has many resources available to help service members, families, or veterans who are struggling with mental health challenges. Service members may be subject to frequent relocations, deployments, and stressful experiences due to combat and time away from their families. Protecting, optimizing, and defending mental health needs
VA News – Caregiving is more than just an act of love—it’s a commitment that reflects the same principles that guide us in service to our country. National Family Caregivers Month is dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of caregivers who provide essential support to their loved ones, often sacrificing their own needs for the well-being of others. Caregiving is a vital and often unrecognized form of service that deserves
VA News – Veterans with chronic stress from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may face a heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and the VA offers support services to help maintain your quality of life. Given that other conditions can mimic dementia symptoms, it is essential that Veterans—especially those with PTSD, TBI or spinal cord injuries—undergo a thorough medical evaluation if exhibiting any of the following symptoms: Repeatedly asking the same questions. Becoming disoriented
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Watch the first-ever Veteran Buddy Check Summit, hosted by the VA and the American Red Cross and featuring presentations from The American Legion, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, American Corporate Partners, and other organizations. Veteran Buddy Checks aim to enhance peer-to-peer connections, improve mental health, and increase access to VA and non-VA resources. Take the pledge – take the training – find buddies.
VA News – The practice of loving-kindness is just like that, being both sender and receiver of goodwill. Didn’t it feel great to have that support? When we send kindness to others, we receive it, too! Research shows that loving-kindness meditation has tremendous benefits, from improving our physical and mental well-being to improving our social and emotional health. .youtube { overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:60%; position:relative; height:0;
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Learn how our Veteran athletes represented Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games and how VA’s Adaptive Sports and Arts provides opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. Delivering direct patient care to Veterans through formalized adaptive sports medicine, VA’s National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events provides the largest coordinated therapeutic arts events to optimize independence, elevate community
