Posted by
Denise on Nov 11th, 2011 in
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As we honor those who serve today, a few reminders about services which help veterans and their family caregivers:
1. National Association of Atomic Veterans is looking for the approximately 195,000 vets who were exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962. These men and women could receive a one-time $75,000 benefit from the U.S. government under the Radiation Exposure Compensation...
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opened a toll-free National Caregiver Support Line housed at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center campus in Canandaigua, New York. The support line will serve as a primary resource/referral center to assist family caregivers, Veterans and others seeking information to help care of our Nation’s Veterans. VA employees who are licensed clinical social workers will take the...
Posted by
Denise on Mar 8th, 2010 in
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The National Alliance for Caregiving is seeking family caregivers of Veterans for a new study. This study will provide an opportunity for caregivers of Veterans to be heard and improve services for caregivers and Veterans now and in the future.
If you are a family caregiver of a Veteran or know of one, and wish to take part in this study, please sign up at:
www.gwsurvey.com/caregiversofveterans.html
The National...
Posted by
Denise on Nov 19th, 2009 in
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Update (11/20): On November 19, after much deliberation and continued closed door negotiation, the Senate passed S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009 (see below) in the evening by a voice vote of 98-0. No changes were made to the bill prior to its passage. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs; action is not expected until after Christmas....
Posted by
Denise on Nov 11th, 2009 in
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Happy Veteran’s Day! Two quick tips for your day:
1. Use today to gain insight about your care recipient
As with all holidays, Veteran’s Day offers the opportunity to gain a perspective on your care recipient’s life history and personal experiences. Take time to day to ask questions about your care recipients’ war experiences (regardless of whether they served). You’ll be amazed at...
