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 […]
Veteran Caregivers
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 […]
NAAV Veterans and Their Caregivers Visit Maryland’s Eastern Shore
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 […]
How to Handle Guilt and Other Caregiver Emotions
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 […]
The ABC’s of Respite: What is Respite Care?
A caregiver needs to be physically and emotionally healthy in order to provide for their care recipient. That’s why respite care is so important for caregivers, and care receivers, alike. This free course from PsychArmor Institute, sponsored by USAA, breaks down respite care and why it’s so beneficial. In 10 minutes, you’ll learn how […]
Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers
Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers The National Alliance for Caregiving is honored to partner with the National Coalition on Aging on a series of resources for family caregivers of older adults. Many caregivers may not realize that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 falls every year, injuring themselves and often […]
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers, or informal caregivers, are unpaid individuals (i.e., spouse, partner, or family member) who assist with activities of daily living (i.e., eating, bathing, or dressing) and/or medical tasks (i.e., taking medication or doing required exercises). According to the 2015 Report Caregiving in the U.S., produced by the National […]
NAAV Field Trip to Sight & Sound Theatres
On November 7, 2017, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. and its partner PA AVE Village East of Washington, DC, sponsored a small group of seniors, caregivers of Veterans, and a widow of a deceased Veteran on a field trip to Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to see the “Miracle of […]
Enhancing Informal Caregiving for Veterans
During the month of November, The Office of Health Service Research & Development is sharing an article of research findings. With an increasing number of Veterans requiring some form of caregiving or assistance, there is a growing need for evidence-based research that supports family and/or informal caregiver’s role, such as emotional support, access […]