When you can’t get to the gym, you may feel helpless about controlling your weight and staying in shape. The truth is, however, a strenuous workout is not the best way to lose weight and feel your best. In fact, some simple self-care habits, like the ones below, can be more effective when it comes […]
Sandra Depew is a former Veteran caregiver of Raymond Depew, who passed away in July 2018. NAAV provided assistance with utilities, washer and dryer, property taxes, and food for the past two years before his death. In September 2018 NAAV was able to get a new water heater for Mrs. Depew, with no labor for installation for the sponsor of NAAV, […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen to anyone. Many reserve it only for those who have fought in foreign wars or have been in a violent situation. PTSD has been occurring more frequently over the past few decades among individuals of all ages, and all experiences. It may be said that PTSD may […]
Your sleep is directly linked to your mental wellness. While it often seems there are more important things to do than sleep, sleeping well and for the right amount of time is an essential component of good mental health. Unfortunately, many of us don’t sleep as well as we should. […]
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Everyone deserves a new start in life. Reasons differ from person to person, but the following principles are a guideline to give your life a NEW START for a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition Proper nutrition is the foundation of good health. It will be healthy to familiarize yourself with the food chart. Health nutrition […]
To anyone who reads this, this is about Constance A. Burns, the founder of the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV), established in 2005 to help Veterans and their caregivers and family members nationwide. My husband, Raymond M. Depew, is a Veteran of the Vietnam War who passed away on July 11, 2018, after […]
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. and the PA Avenue Village East joined forces to sponsor a trip to Sight and Sound Theater on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, to see the first-time musical production of the play Jesus. This is not a story of the life of Jesus; rather, it’s a story of the […]
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. and its partner at Pennsylvania Avenue Village East took participants from the DC metro area to Hurlock, Maryland, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The participants traveled aboard the Chariot’s for Hire bus and arrived at their destination to have a catered meal featuring local […]
I have been my husband’s only caregiver for over 10 years now, and I can truly say it gives me great joy. I must admit, it was very difficult in the beginning. Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions. You may have great days […]
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