Free resources help Veterans, military spouses find jobs
Free resources from AARP's new job center help Veterans and military spouses find jobs. For many of the 8.3 million military Veterans in the civilian workforce, transitioning into a career can be a difficult process. Even after securing a civilian job, Veterans and their spouses often find themselves in roles that leave them underemployed, meaning their skills are not fully utilized, making it difficult to [...]
Caregiver turns to unique partnership for guidance on long-term care in pandemic
When her husband was diagnosed dementia, she turned to the local Veteran Community Partnership for help to learn more.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers free help for caregivers
Caregivers can receive 35 hours of free help with support through the Respite Relief program – so you can take care of you.
VA family and caregiver resources
Family members of Veterans are currently facing two challenges – supporting the Veteran they love with all they are thinking and feeling and coping with their own thoughts and feelings. VA has resources and information for both of these challenges.
Free help at home for Veterans from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Respite Relief Program provides FREE caregiving support to you, the Veteran, while giving your family caregiver a time for respite so they can run an errand, go for a walk, or simply relax. This free program is available to caregivers of pre and post 9/11 active-duty service members and Veterans.
Compassionate Contact Corps provides social support for Veterans
VA Compassionate Contact Corps is designed to offer additional social support to Veterans who may be experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. A St. Louis VA employee honored for great job.
Operation Family Caregiver makes a difference for military families
Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) is the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers signature military caregiving program. Founded by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in 1987, RCI provides coaching and support to caregivers of all types.
Inclusive care program to expand across VA
A program including Caregivers into Veterans’ medical teams is expanding across all of VA, Secretary Robert Wilkie announced Oct. 19 during a virtual 5th annual VA-Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening event.
Cyber tips you should know before your next virtual doctor visit
Telehealth is a win-win for providers and patients. But you should know the privacy and security risks to protect your sensitive patient data.
VA volunteer Barbara Abbey awarded national honor
VA volunteer Barbara Abbey was named the winner of a national AARP contest saluting Volunteers across America. Working Monday through Friday, she has volunteered over 1,000 hours so far this year.
VA has security tools to help Veterans guard online privacy during COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have turned to accessing critical health care and financial services online and on their mobile devices. VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) has security tools to protect Veterans’ personal information online.
After years of vigilant service, Veterans must remain vigilant online
Veterans are twice as likely to lose money to fraud because of identity theft, phishing, impostor scams, and investment, loan, or donation deceptions.
