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Celebration of an American Hero – A Tuskegee Airmen ***The Tuskegee Experience captured 1941-1949 A long procession of cars representing American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge, and personally owned vehicles, escorted by Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department Motorcycle Officers, and a line of pedestrian standing along the street corners leading up to the home of a WWII […]

Links – 5/19/2021

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Mesothelioma and Mental Health Resource

As you may already know, of the 3,000 individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma every year, approximately 30% of them are veterans. Mental health illnesses encompass several conditions that can affect a veteran’s emotions, thought process, and actions. http://www.mesotheliomavets.com/mesothelioma/complications/mental-health-complications/ https://www.naavets.org/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-mental-health-resources/

Helpful Information and Resources for Veterans and Family Members

This web page features helpful information and resources for veterans. Senior Lifestyle recently published an article titled, “40 Mental Health Resources for Seniors.” This guide discusses the importance of mental health as we age, especially given the current time of stay-at-home orders and isolation. It outlines 40 online and mobile app resources pertaining to well […]

National Association of American Veterans Help Veterans and Servicemembers take the Next Step and Find Their Dream Home

Genesis with Money Team just put together 7 useful tips on how to get a VA mortgage loan in order for our retired Servicemember and Veterans to secure their well-deserved dream home. Here’s is their recent article: https://money.com/va-loan-tips/ Submitted By: Genesis Walker, Community Outreach at Money.com; email: genesis@money.com; phone:(787) 369-6200.

Retirement Homes Near Me

(https://www.retirementhomesnearme.net/). Retirement Homes Near Me is a wonderful, free service that allows older adults to find retirement communities and homes in their area. Featuring more than 40,000 communities and homes, it is one of the largest retirement resources online.

WVUCI Memorial Day Services

This Memorial Day Weekend WVUCI is hosting 3 Memorial Services at three different locations. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memorial-day-celebrations-tickets-151575226583 [1] to register, for more information, and to attend virtually each day. 1. Thursday, May 27th, 2021, 11:00 am, The Town of Indian Head, Inside Pavilion Green at Indian Head located in Charles County at the end of  […]

Resource on the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury

(TBI): https://damorementalhealth.com/impact-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/ TBI can be acquired in many ways and can be life-altering or even fatal if left untreated. According to the CDC, moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can lead to a lifetime of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. People with TBI are also more likely to abuse alcohol or illicit drugs and […]

Caregiver Resources and Referrals for Alzheimer Support

(https://www.alzheimersupport.com/)  Alzheimer Support is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. By using our free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who are in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities that are properly equipped to […]

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