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CaringBridge – An anchor for mom of wounded soldier

Posted on Monday, January 11, 2021 6:00 pmJanuary 11, 2021 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 343 views

CaringBridge provides social and emotional support critical for families during hospitalization and healing. …

VA Welcome Kit adds 10 new guides for Veterans and their families

Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:00 amDecember 16, 2020 Posted in #VetResources by Kiran Dhillon 45k views

The VA Welcome Kit just added 10 new guides to help you apply for and use VA benefits and services.

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Special recognition to the caregivers of our nation’s Veterans

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2020 6:00 pmNovember 30, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 6k views

#CaregivingInCrisis. Being a caregiver is never an easy task. We’ve seen the strength, commitment and love …

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A special Thanksgiving thank you

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:00 amNovember 23, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

VA Voluntary Service says thank you for more than $25 million in gifts and donations to VA designated for …

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Biloxi VA hosts Mobile Food Pantry

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020 2:00 pmAugust 6, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Biloxi VA distributed more than 200 boxes of non-perishable food and other goods during a July event …

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is providing support to caregivers, such as this daughter caring for her mother

Support to Veteran caregivers during COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:00 pmAugust 5, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by Matthew Razak 9k views

Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers 40,000 hours of free home health care to more …

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VA, caregivers work together to help ailing Veterans

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:00 amJuly 17, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, ChooseVA, Health by David Walter 4k views

It is a tough, labor-of-love, kind of job. VA partners with family member caregivers to help provide …

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Helping older Veterans stay safe and healthy

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:00 amJuly 13, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Over half our nation’s Veterans are over 65. VA’s Geriatric and Extended Care website has been refreshed …

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VA educates women Veterans about Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:00 amJune 2, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia can affect memory and actions. …

New suicide prevention toolkit for Caregivers

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:00 amMarch 16, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

VA recently released its “VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers,” a comprehensive guide aimed at …

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