Veterans Benefits in Arkansas
Posted in Uncategorized on February 2, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
With its abundant wildlife and park system, mountains, caves, rivers and hot springs, it’s no surprise that many veterans choose to call Arkansas home. Veterans and their families are eligible for a wide range of benefits and support, and also can connect to the network of Arkansas veterans through the help of local organizations. One Read More »
Veteran Benefits in California
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
California has long lead the nation in the largest number of veterans living within its borders, with more than 1.8 million former servicemen and women calling it home. A veteran’s honorable service has earned a long list of California veterans benefits and services, but finding and accessing these can at times be challenging. Happily, California’s Read More »
Veteran Benefits in Arizona
Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2017
Tags: military, state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
With more than 528,000 veterans living in Arizona, the state is home to more than 24% of the nation’s veteran population. Approximately half of these veterans are age 65 and older, and Arizona veterans can access numerous support programs for veterans, through both state and non-profit organizations. If you’re living in the Sonoran Desert, you’ll Read More »
Helping Heal: Tragedy Assistance Program Connects Thousands of Survivors
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2017
Tags: charity, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
In November 1992, eight soldiers perished in a C-12 crash in Alaska. Their families were at a loss. In their grief, they struggled to find a support system, and finally turned to each other for help. Here they found understanding and assistance they could find nowhere else; no one else could know what they were Read More »
What You Need To Know About The Vocational Rehab (VR&E) Program
Posted in Uncategorized on January 3, 2017
Tags: military, VA programs, veterans
The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, also referred to as the Chapter 31 program, helps veterans with service-connected disabilities and/or an employment handicaps prepare for, find, and keep jobs. The program provides services that include job searching assistance, vocational, technical or other workforce training; and can also help veterans locate or purchase required job supplies or equipment. Read More »
Services Offered For Blind And Visually Impaired Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on December 27, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It is estimated that there are approximately 131,000 Veterans in the United States who are legally blind, and more than one million Veterans who have some form of visual impairment that impacts their day to day lives. As Veterans from Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm and the War on Terror continue to age, those numbers will Read More »
Find the Most Veteran Resources in Dallas
Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
As the center of the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the United States, Dallas, Texas is home to more than 120,000 US military veterans, 43,000 of which are age 65 and older. These veterans, through their honorable service to their country, have earned many benefits that can make life better for themselves, their spouses, Read More »
Gateway to St. Louis Veterans Resources
Posted in Uncategorized on November 15, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
More than 9 percent of the state of Missouri’s total population is made up of U.S. military veterans, military families, and active, guard, and reserve personnel. In St. Louis alone, more than 500,000 military veterans live and work, with around half being over the age of 65. In 2015, more than $1.6 billion was paid Read More »
Prosthetic Resources for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on November 14, 2016
Tags: charity, military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Over a quarter of veterans living in the United States are disabled. The VA reports that the number of veterans using prosthetics or other assistance devices has increased sharply over the past decade. To support the number of veterans requiring artificial limb support, the Veterans Benefits Administration, along with many charitable organizations offer multiple programs Read More »
Tragedy Assistance Program Connects Thousands of Survivors
Posted in Uncategorized on November 8, 2016
Tags: charity, military, military spouses, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans
In November 1992, eight soldiers perished in a C-12 crash in Alaska. Their families were at a loss. In their grief, they struggled to find a support system, and finally turned to each other for help. Here they found understanding and assistance they could find nowhere else; no one else could know what they were Read More »
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