Homeless man has his own apartment after she asked, “Are you a Veteran?”
(Source – blogs.va.gov) When Rosemary Griffin, a peer support specialist at the Sierra Vista Outreach Clinic, approached Jim Patterson, a homeless Veteran,
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Helpful advice for handling holiday stress
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Holidays can be stressful for Veterans and caregivers. VA Pittsburgh staff offer tips on how to manage
Read moreTeam approach helps older Veterans reduce risk of falls at home
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death for adults over the age of 65. Unfortunately, one
Read moreCommunity providers: Please tell Veterans about easy, no-cost flu shot options through VA
(Source – blogs.va.gov) With the combined risk of flu and COVID-19, this flu season comes with unique challenges for our
Read more‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
(By Stephanie O’Neill for Kaiser Health News) It was supper time in the Whittier, California, home of Air Force veteran
Read moreStrength at Home: Helping Veterans communicate
(Source – blogs.va.gov) For James “Groovy” Cocroft, May 3, 2020, wasn’t so groovy. Nicknamed Groovy by his aunt because he
Read moreTogether We Served launches new ‘Veteran Finder’ app for Veterans Day
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Together We Served (TWS) is proud to offer all Veterans the opportunity to find and connect with
Read moreAre you eligible to file for benefits based on presumptive exposure?
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Were you exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or
Read moreTelehealth improves heart care for Veterans
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Heart failure affects around 6.2 million adults in the United States and is one of the leading
Read moreVA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans
(Source – blogs.va.gov) VA has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more
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