Military Family
Veterans Dental Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 30% of U.S. military veterans used some form of tobacco product during 2010-2015. Veterans are more likely to develop health conditions, certain cancers, and mental illnesses than non-veterans. These conditions can also lead to poor oral health problems. NewMouth was created to keep the public, […]
FAMILIES OF VETERANS WHO DIE FROM CORONAVIRUS WOULD HAVE SURVIVOR BENEFITS PROTECTED UNDER HOUSE BILL
WASHINGTON — A House bill introduced Thursday would ensure that any veteran who dies from coronavirus in the care of the Department of Veterans Affairs would have service-connected disabilities noted in the cause of death to protect survivor benefits. If an autopsy of a veteran now states the cause of death is coronavirus instead of […]
Pro Bono Week Virtual Legal Clinics at The Veterans Consortium
We are a pro bono legal service for veterans and their families/caregivers in the DMV. In honor of DC Pro Bono Week, we’re holding free legal clinics for veterans and their families/caregivers in the DMV on Friday, October 30th. The clinics will be from 10 AM to 2 PM, by appointment only. Please note that […]
COVID-19 and your Mental Health
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Hello, I’m hoping you can assist us. I am with the Visitor Services Team at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Museum has re-opened to the public but due to COVID-19 we have had to temporarily suspend our timed pass policy for veteran’s active duty military and first responders. We know […]
Men Veterans Health Care
Men Veterans Health Facts Health concerns you should ask your doctor for more information are as follows: Prostate Cancer: About 30,000 men die of prostate cancer yearly. African Americans men with a family history of prostate cancer are at high risk. Men between the age of 40, age 50 for others should be screened yearly. […]
Best Mobility Aids Links
https://bestmobilityaids.com. Here’s some recent articles that we have recently created: https://bestmobilityaids.com/fall-prevention-for-seniors/ (Fall prevention around the home) https://bestmobilityaids.com/caregiver-burnout-prevention/ (How to prevent caregiver burnout) Submitted By; Jackie Benardout (founder of: https://bestmobilityaids.com)
Transitioning After the Military
When transitioning out of the military, it’s estimated that 75% of Service members do not have solid employment or education plan lined up. To assist those in need we have created a Military Financial Guide to Transitioning to Civilian Life. Our guide discusses transition timelines, savings and retirement planning for Veterans, and important steps to […]
Respite Relief for Caregivers of Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to launch Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers, a new program that will offer caregivers in select regions of California, Texas, and Florida with access to no-cost, short-term relief during the COVID-19 crisis. CareLinx is powering the emergency fund with […]