Suicide is an ill-reversible loss that can be prevented. If you are thinking about committing suicide or causing to yourself help is available. Suicide in never a solution to the problems and challenges you may be experiencing at the present time. To date, we know that a Service member or a Veteran thinking about suicide […]
Veteran Caregivers
Financial Help for Veterans, Service Members, Spouses and Family Members
Resources and services are available to military Service members and Veterans that can help alleviate debt concerns as well as assist with basic financial literacy skills to help those who are transiting into civilian employment or seeking to purchase a new home. See below some of the services offered by CreditRepair.com. They are as follows: […]
Community-Based Financial Literacy Resources and Referrals
Operation Hope, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, located inside the SunTrust Bank, provides a free credit and money management program that will help those seeking assistance and resources with resources to assist with money management and toward a better financial future. Operation Hope certified financial coaches also provide free mortgage delinquency counseling to those […]
How Were Veterans Exposed to Asbestos?
Asbestos Exposure and Veterans Each year, an estimated 3,300 people are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a rare but virulent type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Of those patients, nearly a third are veterans who were exposed to high levels of toxic dust and fibers while serving on military bases and working on ships or in […]
VA Announces Moratorium on Discharges and Decreases from Comprehensive Caregiver Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington, DC announced on December 21, 2018 that it will suspend temporarily discharges and decreases in level of support from its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers because of continued concerns expressed by Veterans, caregivers and advocates about inconsistent application of eligibility requirements by VA medical centers. […]
Veteran Caregiver Respite Care – Thank-You Letter to NAAV
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. Veteran Caregiver Respite Care Program provides respite care; counseling referrals; assistance with Veterans’ claims and benefits; legal, housing, and access to resources for emergency assistance for military families caring for severely wounded warriors, disabled Veterans, and their caregivers residing in the greater Washington metro area. In 2007 NAAV’s […]
Tricks for Sleeping Better When You Suffer from Back Pain
By Cheryl Conklin Back pain is a common and often debilitating problem for people of all ages. Experts estimate that over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, people who have chronic pain get significantly less sleep each night than those who are pain-free. Why is this a […]
2018 Veteran Caregivers Respite Care Retreat
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. president and chief executive officer, senior advisors, board members, and guests of NAAV attended a two-day Respite Care Retreat sponsored by the National Association of American Veterans and its partners on November 30 and December 1 at the National Conference Center, 18960 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Virginia, about […]
VA Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) marks the month of November as National Family Caregivers Month by honoring the service of 5.5 million family members and friends who have dedicated their lives to provide much needed care for chronically ill, severely injured, or disabled Veterans. “Caregivers make tremendous sacrifices to be there every day and address the daily needs of […]
4 Ways to Lose Weight When You Can’t Get a Major Workout In
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 […]