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 […]
Veteran Caregivers
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 […]
Letter From Sandra Depew
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 Symptoms
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 […]
The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
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. […]
How To Manage Your Feelings: NINE COPING SKILLS
How to manage your feelings NINE COPING SKILLS […]
NEW START
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 […]
A Veteran Caregiver’s “Thank-You Letter” to the National Association of American Veterans, Inc.
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 […]
NAAV and PA Avenue Village East Field Trip to Sight and Sound
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 […]