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With last week's Eleven-Eleven program opening in the City of San Carlos, LifeMoves unveiled its largest veteran-designated program to date. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs LifeMoves opened 39 new units to former service members, expanding its capacity by 20%. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q0304_6T0 #lifemoves #lifemovesorg #webelieve #changemakers #veterans

🎖️ Protecting your veteran benefits isn't just practical—it's your final act of service. Your military career secured our nation's future, now let's secure your family's future with Life & Legacy Planning. Learn how in our newest blog post. 👉 Don't miss it! Link in bio. #myvalleylegacy #eastonlaw #veterans #legacyplanning #estateplanning #yourlawyerforlife #personalfamilylawyer

The varied experiences of our country's veterans call for different approaches to end-of-life care. Take advantage of HFA's online CE course "Assessing and Addressing End-of-Life Needs of Veterans." Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3Ak0Y5C #veterans #veteransday

Just in! Check out these ⚡ shocking ⚡ #veteran statistics below: ⬇ 10% of veterans lacked consistent #housing in the past two months. 10% experienced at least one night without housing in the last year. 14% are worried about #housingsecurity in the next two months. 17% reported insecure housing upon transitioning from military service. Veterans experiencing #foodinsecurity were 14 times more likely to face housing insecurity. #Blackveterans and those identifying as Other races were more likely to worry about housing stability. Source: The State of the American Veteran: The Southern California Veterans Study - Housing Insecurity Key Findings, Insights, and Recommendations. cc: Sara Kintzle, Carl Castro P.S. Thank you for sharing Dr. Ali R. Tayyeb.

Arthritis affects a significant number of veterans across the U.S., with over 35% of former military personnel experiencing it. This is common among those who served in the United States armed forces. Among veterans, arthritis is more widespread in older adults, men, and those who are overweight. Many veterans develop arthritis due to injuries and overuse during active duty. Thankfully, the VA provides disability benefits for veterans with arthritis, depending on the severity of the condition. There are also affordable or free programs that can help you manage the symptoms and improve your well-being. If your arthritis is linked to your military service, you may be eligible to file a claim and get compensation. Not sure where to start? I’m here to help. 👉 https://buff.ly/3yp8fwd #arthritisawareness #veteransupport #veterandisability #jointpainrelief #veteranhealth

When’s the last time you spoke with your military crew from back in the day? Our partners at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs encourage Veterans to enhance peer-to-peer connections, improve mental health, and increase access to VA resources. We can make a difference together during Veteran Buddy Check Week October 21-25, 2024, by taking the pledge to #TalkToTen fellow Vets. Reach out to your Veteran friends and check in. Talk about family, where you live now and how life has changed since you served together. Learn more and make the pledge today using the link in the comments! #BuddyCheckWeek #MilitaryFamilies #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #MilitarySpouses

This is IT! For all of those #Veterans who are #Opentowork, remember these wise words from Jocko Willink: #ADMVETS #HiringVets #transitioningveterans #veterans #transitioningmilitary #military #veteran #veteranshelpingveterans #hireveterans #militarytransition #transitioningservicemembers #militarycovenant #thankyou

Arthritis affects a significant number of individuals across the United States, including more than one-third of veterans, with over 35% of former military personnel experiencing this ailment. It is an issue commonly observed among those who have served in the United States armed forces. Among veterans, arthritis is more widespread in older adults, men, and those who are significantly overweight. Veterans may develop arthritis due to traumatic injuries and overuse during their active duty. Fortunately, the VA provides disability benefits to veterans with arthritis, with the compensation level depending on the type and severity of the condition. There are also various affordable or free physical activity programs and educational workshops available to help veterans manage their condition and improve their overall well-being. So, If your arthritis is linked to your military service, you may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation for your condition. Tag someone who needs to see this one! #arthritis #veterans #militarylife

✍🏻 Findhelp's Connections Blog: Serving Those Who've Served ✍🏻 In honor of Memorial Day, we're resharing a recent blog post that highlights how organizations around the country are addressing the social needs of active duty service members. Every year, almost 200,000 people transition from active duty service to life as a civilian. This transition is complex and challenging, as veterans (and their families) have to adjust to new jobs, living situations, healthcare, finances, social networks, and more, and often don’t know where to turn for help. We're here to help you serve those who’ve served. Read our blog to learn how our partners like The Reveille Foundation , The American Red Cross - Service to the Armed Forces -AOK, Idaho Veterans Network, and BeneLynk empower veterans and active duty service members via the Findhelp platform. 📖 Read the full story → https://hubs.li/Q02yY_4W0 #Findhelp #Veterans #ArmedForces #SDoH #ServingThoseWhoveServed