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Our goal is to build resilient households by focusing on the well being of the family, helping to alleviate household tension, and empowering caregivers and children. Caring for a wounded veteran is a full time job. Where do you turn to for help? What organizations can assist your family during a crisis? We understand even a phone call for assistance can be overwhelming with all the information that you are asked to repeat. When you are learning to navigate the VA system or a medical evaluation board, it becomes mentally and physically exhausting.

From injury to transition we will guide you through the process of making the most of the adventures that lie ahead for your family in your time of need. Our Caregiver Case Managers consist of experienced caregivers and family advocates that can provide reputable resources and assist you through hardships. We have conquered medical evaluation boards, VA claims, transition, public assistance, nonprofit assistance, domestic violence and caring for our own wounded veterans.

Although Caregiver life can feel lonely, you are not alone! There are certain situations where are caregivers cannot safely remain in the home with their injured veteran due to child abuse, physical abuse or emotional abuse. Copy of a police report is required within 15 days of issuance of funds. We will help you learn what you need to know about TBI and about providing sustainable care without sacrificing your own well-being. We are there to guide you through out your caregiving journey.

Hearts of Valor Operation Homefront. Additionally, we recognizes each person's personal sacrifice by sending a welcome gift upon their acceptance to the program. Raise awareness of the issues military caregivers confront every day.

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Inspire individuals, businesses, communities, and civic, faith and government leaders to take action in supporting military caregivers in their communities. Establish a national registry, encouraging military caregivers to register at HiddenHeroes. Lone Survivor Foundation Therapeutic Retreats.

These painful injuries have devastating effects on the individual as well as their family. Retreats are conducted over a five day weekend Thursday fly in, Monday fly out at scenic facilities, allowing ample opportunity for the healing effect of nature and relaxation. We serve all military branches and backgrounds; Our focus is toward combat stress, mTBI and chronic pain issues, with an emphasis on service members and veterans from Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

We conduct individual service member retreats, couples retreats and family retreats, with the goal of taking the individual and family out of their normal environment, open the mind and emotions and provide tools for moving forward successfully. Our retreats provide support for invisible injuries through psycho educational groups, Equine Assisted Learning EAL using the EAGALA method, as well as individual sessions focused on brief stress reduction exercises to reduce symptoms of traumatic stress and pain.

We are also exploring other ways to meet the needs of wounded, ill, and injured military and their families in different locations across the country. Military and Veteran Caregiver Network. Caring for a loved one with special needs or a life-changing injury comes with a great deal of responsibility and you may experience a roller coaster of emotions — from happiness to confusion to fatigue. Luckily, there are lots of ways to get the support to be an even better caregiver than you already are. You can find support services, specialty consultations, confidential non-medical counseling and access to a variety of products that can simplify your caregiver responsibilities.

National Caregiver Support Line Open Monday through Friday 8: Eastern Time; licensed clinical social workers will be available to answer your questions, listen to your concerns and directly link you to the Caregiver Support Coordinator at your local VA Medical Center. Caregivers are welcome to attend with or without their veteran. Accommodations, food, speakers and activities are FREE for pre-approved veterans and caregivers.

Each transition workshop may promote physical, psychological and spiritual wellness; and decompression through relaxing or thrilling outdoor recreational therapy; and mentorship. Each event will vary depending on location, time of year, guest speakers, activities and budget. Most events are held in Montana. Caregivers are equally supported and some workshops include programs for children.

These events are managed by veterans and caregivers… for veterans and caregivers. We see the struggles that take place with families trying to reconnect and regain the "normal" in life after returning home from a warzone with severe injuries. We also understand how a positive attitude can impact the recovery process. We actively work to get wounded warriors and their families out of their hotel rooms and the hospital environment to help them relax and reconnect.

We offer two different types of retreats depending on the individual's injuries and their ability to get away. We provide short local overnight trips to those who need a quick getaway but do not have the ability to go very far from the care received at the hospital or from their chain of command. We also provide week-long retreats for those who are further along in their recovery and are able to get away for longer periods. During our retreats we offer many different activities for the individuals to choose from, as well as give wounded warriors and their families the opportunity to rest, relax and complete activities on their own.

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We tailor separate trips that cater to: Individual injured service members. If you are a disabled veteran interested in attending one of these retreats please complete the retreat application. Patriot's Cove Noxen, PA. We were established in to protect a threatened fish species, and provide a place for veterans, first responders, and their caregivers to enjoy a therapeutic fishing outdoors experience. Our organization gives injured veterans and first responders a place to reconnect with nature and heal within. Fishing retreats are held year-round, and private group events are also encouraged, to give much-deserved individuals a tranquil outdoors experience.

Regardless of injuries or illnesses incurred from the line of duty, our guests can enjoy easy access to stream-side trout fishing. As of fall , caregivers will also have the opportunity to join us for social events and educational workshops. As a military spouse, we understand how difficult it might be to find resources and tools for caregiving education and training. Register for your fishing retreat: PsychArmor Institute Free online education for supporters of military caregivers. Download packet for more information.

Our self-paced courses are delivered within six schools geared toward military culture, healthcare providers, employers, educators, volunteers, caregivers and families. We provide critical resources to all Americans who work with, live with, and care about veterans. Reel Wives Midland, TX. We believe these wives are true heroes too. While he was away for the weekend on his fishing trip, Reel Wives would send a gift basket loaded with goodies to his wife back home.

Those involved with Reel Wives dreamed of the day that enough support could be generated to bring those women in for their own weekend retreat. We also strive to provide them with love and nurturing, and emotional support as we share their laughter and their tears. We recognize that it is not only their husbands who are wounded by the effects of war. It takes time for wounds to heal, especially those that can't be seen on the outside.

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We want these wives to have a weekend where they can focus just on themselves; a little down time that they rarely get at home. Along with their husbands, they have sacrificed much for our country and this is our way of trying to give a little back to them. It features seminars, workshops and panel discussions where attendees learn about resources and services available. Experts from government, private sector and other veteran-focused non-profit groups and corporations offer advice and guidance on: This special monthly compensation is for servicemembers who incur a permanent catastrophic injury or illness.

Behind every wounded warrior stands another courageous yet silent hero. The wives of our wounded service members stand strong and tall despite the challenges they face as they take on new roles as lifelong caregivers. These brave women are often forced to give up their careers and time with friends as they work around the clock to ensure their husbands receive the care and support that they need. Their lives are far from normal and more difficult than anyone could imagine. Support group for wounded warrior spouses - Operation Homefront's Hearts of Valor.

A community of women who are caring for warriors. It's an opportunity for military wives who have been supporting their husbands to have a day just for themselves to restore and rejuvenate. This program gives the wives a day where they are pampered and can enjoy the fellowship of other wives struggling with the same challenges. Guest speakers and resources enhance lunch by the pool after spa treatments. The Carrying On Project.

For generations, the practice of babywearing has made caring for children easier while helping them develop or maintain life-long bonds with caregivers. We are currently planning retreats. This site provides an informative and sensitive exploration of Traumatic Brain Injury TBI , including information for patients, family members, and caregivers. Topics include types and symptoms of brain injury, TBI treatment and recovery, and helpful insights about the potential long-term effects of brain injury.

Animation is used to help patients clearly understand the brain, and the results of injuries to different parts of the brain. Survivors and their caregivers share courageous stories about their own experiences, providing down-to-earth facts along with inspiration and hope. Army Warrior Transition Command.

Family members and Caregivers play an important role in a wounded, ill or injured Soldier's recovery and transition. They provide emotional support and stability and assist the Soldier in navigating available benefits and programs. When possible, Family members and Caregivers should attend appointments with the Soldier and collaborate with the Soldier's Triad of Care and other providers.

These events provide husbands, wives, parents and other caregivers supporting wounded warriors practical advice and needed information about available resources. Sessions address such topics as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, caregiver boundaries and intimacy, compassion fatigue, parenting, financial security and suicide prevention. VA knows your focus as a family caregiver is taking care of the veteran you love. It can be an incredibly demanding job, and we want you to know you don't have to do it alone. Learn more about the support and services VA offers family caregivers.

VA recognizes that family caregivers in a home environment can enhance the health and well-being of veterans under VA care. VA is now accepting applications for these services. New services for this group include: Travel expenses including lodging and per diem while accompanying veterans undergoing care. Access to health care insurance if the caregiver is not already entitled to care or services under a health care plan. Mental health services and counseling. Comprehensive VA caregiver training provided by Easter Seals.

Respite care not less than 30 days per year. Vail Veterans Program Caregiver Retreats.

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Three-day program will be offered to caregivers of wounded warriors. They will stay in world-class lodging and participant in self-awareness programs, yoga, meditation, outdoor recreation, spa treatments, and group meals to connect with others. The retreat will provide time for caregivers to rejuvenate, take time for themselves, and create new friendships. While no single entity or group can respond flawlessly to the individual matters faced by each Veteran due to sheer enormity of the task, families have openly spoken about their altered lives in the face of injury, illness, or aging.

At times, feeling isolated, faced with multiple simultaneous issues, and needing answers, they also have expressed needs beyond survival. Caregivers may create a personal profile that reflects their interests, and share progress and friendship with photos. Warrior Bonfire Program's Wives Weekends. These women have an opportunity to learn from each other, listen to each and support each other. Many of our veterans have asked for help to find ways to repay their spouses and we are working to answer their call. Being a caregiver can be exhausting! Retreats are also available for the veteran and family because we know that it's not always easy to find a replacement for yourself!

A home for the husbands, wives and partners of those with any chronic illness, disease or disability. We hope you will find the information presented here easy to navigate and helpful in your caregiver journey. Supporting the recovery and family bonding of wounded warriors, warrior spouses or caregivers and their children through the recreational therapy of snow sports and other outdoor recreational activities.

In the spring of , we launched our Caregiver Retreats to support this unique, devoted group of wives, mothers, sisters, fathers, brothers, and other family members who are helping their wounded loved ones face a range of physical and mental challenges. These weekend-long, all-expense-paid retreats are usually hosted in Florida.

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The retreats provide caregivers an opportunity to get some much-needed physical and mental rest and rejuvenation and connect with others on a parallel journey. The intimate retreat size, usually participants, allows caregivers to connect with others experiencing a similar range of emotions in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting. Caring for a wounded veteran can be demanding physically, psychologically and financially. Oftentimes caregivers are spouses or family members who have many other responsibilities, such as work, managing bills and taking care of children.

Caregivers of veterans often spend long hours caring for their loved one, feel high levels of stress and neglect their own personal health. Our program aims to ensure that family members who were thrust into the role of caregivers are provided with the support they need to keep their families intact while keeping themselves healthy. Our free programs and services provide support during the entire recovery process. You have the option of joining your fellow caregivers for fun activities and mutual support… or just cocoon in your room. The only agenda is yours.

Space is limited, so an online application is required, along with documentation that you are the caregiver of an injured servicemember. If someone is ill, elderly, or has had a new baby, oftentimes family, friends, co-workers, church members rally around these families to take them meals. In the past, one person would coordinate by phone or e-mail the scheduling of the meals.

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Military support is not a concept to embrace; military support is sacrificial action. Resources for supporters of military and veteran families. Adopt a military family. Practical insights in caring for. Working together, these two communities can better answer questions such as who has control over hiring and firing caregivers, how much will health care workers cost and who will pay for them, and what level of certification and licensure should be required? For Americans living in rural settings and receiving care from a family member or partner, White asked how an individual deals with poor care.

In conclusion, White said that there are opportunities where the disability community and the aging community could better connect with one another. There are approximately 1 million individuals who are eligible for care from both systems. Guice said that she and her colleagues are proud that the case fatality rate—i.

At the same time, the injury severity score has risen, resulting in more individuals alive today who have complex care needs as a result of injuries sustained in war zones. These injuries include traumatic brain injury, extremity amputations, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, burns, and psychological health issues.

The complexity of these injuries causes challenges for both the DoD and the VA on how to provide care for these individuals, said Guice. Although the number of disabilities among wounded warriors has risen, military health care has had some remarkable successes, Guice said. Some 20 percent of amputees return to active duty, many even deploying again to the very battlefield on which they were originally injured. That accomplishment is due to the advances that have been made in medicine and the resilience of the individuals, Guice said. Other wounded warriors successfully transition out of the military, having benefited from customized rehabilitation and reintegration strategies, and are gainfully employed and participate fully in their communities.

Guice explained that the main goal of the Military Health System is to maximize this kind of recovery. One challenge that both the Military Health System and the VHA face is dealing with the mental health problems that members of the military and veterans can have as a result of their service. Posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation are issues that the two health systems deal with daily, said Guice.

She also noted that cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more prevalent among members of the military and veterans than in the general population. In response to these and other issues, the DoD and the VA have developed more than 50 programs to serve wounded warriors. However, even with these excellent, comprehensive services, said Guice, the programs are not synchronized between the two health systems. In addition, there are no common operational procedures between the two departments; no integrated, comprehen-. For example, every hospital that treats these patients has case managers, but when the patients transition from one hospital to another, they leave one set of case managers behind and acquire a new set.

Patients and families have reported that they have many dozens of business cards for different case managers, said Guice. The patients and families do not know what the case managers do or how the case managers might be able to help them. The solution to this unacceptable situation, she said, was to create a different model of care that was integrated across the two departments and integrated across every transition an individual might make, whether from a military treatment facility to a civilian hospital and back again, from one military treatment facility to another military treatment facility, or from the DoD to the VA and leaving military service.

To guide the creation of this new model of care, the two departments worked together to create the Interagency Care Coordination Committee.

This committee has established an interagency community of practice to strengthen the care community across the two departments around common responsibilities. It created a lead coordinator position, which is a designated care management team member who coordinates all of the other care providers for a given patient and acts as the single point of contact for the wounded warrior and his or her family. The one policy refers to the challenge of developing a single policy for two federal departments—a challenge the two departments overcame.

One plan refers to a comprehensive treatment plan that each individual takes through all of the transitions within and between the two health systems. Initially, the plan was a checklist, but it is now being implemented as an electronic record that any lead coordinator can review and use to hold the systems accountable.

The purpose of the plan, said Guice, is to make sure that every individual is aware of all of the resources and benefits the two departments can provide so that the individual and his or her family can focus their efforts on getting better and realizing their goals. Over the past few years that the committee has been operating, it has assembled a community of practice that meets quarterly. These meetings promulgate knowledge about new programs and benefits for wounded warriors.

The committee has also enacted a program that has trained 2, personnel across the DoD and the VA to serve as lead coordinators and then sustains them by identifying champions and providing coaching and forums in which lead coordinators can interact with one another.

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This training program also works to increase awareness among all Military Health System and VHA care providers about the role of the lead coordinators and how to work with them. The main challenge, Guice said in closing, lies in making sure that individuals leaving military service have what they need when they return to civilian life in their communities.

Guice responded that it is quite powerful to harness all of the services and benefits an individual needs and cut through the bureaucracy and confusion so that individuals can easily access those services and benefits. Stephen Kaye of the University of California, San Francisco, asked why the Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services 6 program is implemented in so few places and providing services to so few veterans even though it is a good program.

Guice, who said she worked at the VA before moving to the DoD, agreed that this is a terrific program and said that the challenge is raising awareness among veterans of the. Amy York of the Eldercare Workforce Alliance asked the panelists for their thoughts on how models and systems already in place can be scaled up to a larger system that integrates health and social services. Markwood said that there is a great deal of interest from aging and disability organizations in working together on ways to integrate, partner, and then contract with the health care community.

For the past several years, n4a has been working with the disability community and the Administration for Community Living ACL to pilot learning collaboratives aimed at determining how social services can be paid for by health care dollars to create a bridge between health care and social services and between the acute care world and the home. The goal now, she said, is for collaborative initiatives between aging and disability organizations to take the results of these pilots to a much broader base to enable further partnering between the community-based aging and disability organizations and the health care enterprise.

Markwood also noted that while the number of caregivers is growing and the demands on caregivers are growing as the population ages and as the number of Americans with disabilities rises, there are limited federal dollars to meet the demand for services. She applauded the investments that The John A. Hartford Foundation, The SCAN Foundation, and other foundations are making to move these partnerships and collaborative efforts forward. Michael Johnson thought it would be helpful for a convening organization to bring together organizations and entities such as BAYADA Home Health Care and others represented at the workshop to share best practices and to identify pilot programs on which to collaborate and bring to scale.

Campbell agreed and added that one function of the convening organization could be to serve as a clearinghouse for successful pilot. Golden said that she worries that the complex evaluation to determine whether The Bridge Model and other community-based care transition programs like it are successful might lead some people to call this type of program a failure. She said she believes there are easy fixes to the challenges with these types of care transition programs that would enable any of them—not just The Bridge Model—to be taken to scale. Terry Fulmer commented that future progress will require outcome measures and, in particular, quantitative outcome measures for the programs discussed by the panelists.

Markwood said that her organization has had discussions with ACL about approaches for collecting different types of outcome measures. The idea, she said, is to shift the long-time focus of social services agencies from output measures to outcome measures. Jones out of the [emergency department]? Did she have better health outcomes?

Fulmer questioned whether the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 7 could serve as a vehicle for collecting those data. White said that the American Time Use Survey, 8 which captures daily activities and correlates well with disability level, could help answer the question of whether these programs are effective. He added that while most research looks at proximal outcomes, there is a need to look at distal outcomes too in order to determine if programs. Furthermore, White said that the Centers on Independent Living have traditionally been required to report what were largely output measures, but the National Council on Independent Living has been considering how to generate more outcomes-focused data.

One challenge, he said, is that researchers are not running the centers and thus the centers are not equipped to do the type of research needed to generate useful outcomes data. He said that stakeholders are working together to determine what data are needed and what outcome measures will be able to produce those data. As the demographics of the United States shift toward a population that is made up of an increasing percentage of older adults and people with disabilities, the workforce that supports and enables these individuals is also shifting to meet the demands of this population.

For many older adults and people with disabilities, their priorities include maximizing their independence, living in their own homes, and participating in their communities. Participants aimed to identify how the health care workforce can be strengthened to support both community living and community participation for adults with disabilities and older adults.

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