Podcasts about veteran caregivers

Caregivers for members of the military and veterans experience depression at a higher rate than any other group in the nation and that can be lethal.

In the blink of an eye, Jessica Allen's life changed forever. One phone call, one moment, threw her into a role she never expected - that of a military caregiver when her husband was injured in Afghanistan. As she navigated this new life and family situation, Jessica demonstrated resilience and strength, using humor as a coping mechanism during the emotional upheaval. All the while, she worked tirelessly to maintain her marriage and support her family. Jessica has a longstanding background in tax preparation and financial counseling. Her unique position as a military spouse and caregiver to her husband, Army veteran Chaz, has provided her with firsthand experience in dealing with the difficulties of caring for an injured loved one. Jessica has used this experience to write a book offering financial guidance for military and veteran caregivers. She has been acknowledged as a FINRA military spouse fellow and an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. Jessica's knowledge of the financial and emotional pressures faced by military caregivers makes her a valuable resource for others in similar situations. Her advice and advocacy work offers practical help and encouragement to military caregivers looking for guidance on their journey. In this episode, you can: Hear relatable military caregiver experiences that will make you feel understood and supported. Learn practical strategies for overcoming caregiving challenges, empowering you to provide the best care for your injured loved one. Discover the value of humor in the caregiving journey and how it can help reduce stress and bring joy to both you and your loved one. Draw inspiration from the resilience of military families who have faced similar challenges and find hope in their stories of strength and perseverance. Explore support systems and resources available specifically for military caregivers, helping you navigate the complex world of caregiving and access the help you need. About Jessica: Jessica Allen is an Accredited Financial Counselor who also recently completed a Master's in History from Liberty University in August 2023. She operates her own tax preparation and financial counseling service in Middle Tennessee. She obtained her BS in Political Science and History from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Jessica has prepared income tax returns for over twenty years. She is a 2011 FINRA Military Spouse Fellow and completed her Accredited Financial Counseling licensing in 2013. She is also a 2014 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. She authored Financial Fitness for Military and Veteran Caregivers in 2017. She provided the content for AARP's Financial Workbooks for Caregivers. Support the show Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn! Tune in on Whole Care Network

Send us a Text Message.In the blink of an eye, Jessica Allen's life changed forever. One phone call, one moment, threw her into a role she never expected - that of a military caregiver when her husband was injured in Afghanistan. As she navigated this new life and family situation, Jessica demonstrated resilience and strength, using humor as a coping mechanism during the emotional upheaval. All the while, she worked tirelessly to maintain her marriage and support her family. Jessica has a longstanding background in tax preparation and financial counseling. Her unique position as a military spouse and caregiver to her husband, Army veteran Chaz, has provided her with firsthand experience in dealing with the difficulties of caring for an injured loved one. Jessica has used this experience to write a book offering financial guidance for military and veteran caregivers. She has been acknowledged as a FINRA military spouse fellow and an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. Jessica's knowledge of the financial and emotional pressures faced by military caregivers makes her a valuable resource for others in similar situations. Her advice and advocacy work offers practical help and encouragement to military caregivers looking for guidance on their journey.In this episode, you can:Hear relatable military caregiver experiences that will make you feel understood and supported.Learn practical strategies for overcoming caregiving challenges, empowering you to provide the best care for your injured loved one.Discover the value of humor in the caregiving journey and how it can help reduce stress and bring joy to both you and your loved one.Draw inspiration from the resilience of military families who have faced similar challenges and find hope in their stories of strength and perseverance.Explore support systems and resources available specifically for military caregivers, helping you navigate the complex world of caregiving and access the help you need.About Jessica:Jessica Allen is an Accredited Financial Counselor who also recently completed a Master's in History from Liberty University in August 2023. She operates her own tax preparation and financial counseling service in Middle Tennessee. She obtained her BS in Political Science and History from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Jessica has prepared income tax returns for over twenty years. She is a 2011 FINRA Military Spouse Fellow and completed her Accredited Financial Counseling licensing in 2013. She is also a 2014 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. She authored Financial Fitness for Military and Veteran Caregivers in 2017. She provided the content for AARP's Financial Workbooks for Caregivers. Support the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

The most current numbers of caregivers in the United States is staggering - over 53 million unpaid caregivers but the number that baffles me the most is the number of veteran caregivers - 5.5 million.  Among these military caregivers, approximately 20% were caring for veterans who served after 9/11, while the majority were caring for veterans from previous eras. These numbers are from 2019-2020 and may have increased since that time.The subject of caregiving came up most recently when I was taking care of my mother for approximately 2-3 months. It was in a word, overwhelming.  I wanted to speak with Ayana to discuss this epidemic among our veteran families and how we as caregivers can take care of ourselves in the process.Listen in as we discuss this and how her Caregivers Toolbox can help!! Ayana is a Navy veteran who later became a MilSpouse and Peer Support Specialist.  She launched her business REACH Peer Support Services, LLC in 2021.  Her collaborations include The Pink Berets, Camp Shield, Grace Tree Foundation and the Texas Veteran's Commission.Support the show

Description: A candid look at the life of a  military caregiver teen. This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/   Show Notes: Hidden Heroes: https://hiddenheroes.org/resources/hiddenhelpers/ Bio: Kris Rotenberry is an 18-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland. While his father Chuck was active- duty U.S. Marine Corps, the family moved 11 times over the course of Chuck's 12-year career, followed by two more in the reserve at Quantico, Virginia. While deployed to Afghanistan, he was injured by an IED, causing a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which was not diagnosed until after his symptoms and behaviors began to impact his marriage to high school sweetheart, Liz, and their family's well-being. As the oldest son of four kids, Liz relies on Kris to help care for his younger siblings so she could leave the house to run errands. The responsibilities of caregiving cause Kris to become anxious and hypersensitive to his father's moods, and he has developed secondary post-traumatic stress disorder. Liz could see the changes in her son's mood as he would often become distant. She said he shared the same traumatic stare as her husband during bad memories of war. One day, Liz found Kris in his room, shortly after he attempted to take his own life by hanging. Kris has entered therapy, which has greatly helped his wellbeing. Kris shares that being a military caregiver kid is an entirely unique experience compared to children who do not live the sort of life caregiving entails. It requires mental and emotional strength to overcome daily challenges. He believes it has taught him lessons and skills he can use in his future and has shaped him into recognizing the needs of others. Kris recently graduated from high school and is interested in pursuing a career in trade. He has a real talent for working with his hands and loves mechanical design. He has made health a priority, and the gym is his safe space to release any emotional or mental weight. Kris has grown into an incredible young man, and he'd tell you that his past has made him into a stronger person. Bio: Elizabeth Rotenberry, Liz, is a military caregiver for her husband, a USMC Wounded Warrior of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran. As an Elizabeth Dole Fellow Alumna, Liz works to advocate not only for herself and her family, but for all Military and Veteran Caregivers. Liz joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation as their Caregiver Community Program Coordinator and is now the Foundation's Fellows Program Manager.

The WHO wants more money for the pandemic response team they plan to establish, but we need to keep in mind that they helped further the crises by helping China hide the health outbreak in the first place!  Veteran Caregivers are being removed from the caregiver program at a rate of almost 90%. While there is the largest boost in military pay at 4.6%, inflation far outpaces the boost. We will also discuss the flat tax, the wealthy getting wealthier and how our representatives made it possible… all while lining their own pockets. Happy Throat Punch Thursday?! Do you want us to mention a specific topic? Leave a comment or find us on Facebook or Instagram and send us a DM. This podcast was produced and edited by the Dirt Sailor duo. Mark and Shannon are a father/daughter team who both served in the United States Navy. This production is protected by US Copyright. All items are discussed as commentary/opinion.

About Today's GuestRoxana Delgado, Ph.D. is a health scientist, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine, General and Hospital Medicine Division. She is also the Elizabeth Dole Foundation research advisor for the Campaign of Inclusive Care and one of the investigators at the VA Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence for Veteran and Caregiver Research. Dr. Delgado developed the “Military and Veteran Caregiver Portfolio,” a research platform that addresses the short and long-term health-related outcomes of caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Her research focuses on predictors and health outcomes in military caregivers, with emphasis in long-term trajectory of disease and illness. Dr. Delgado's professional experienced was inspired by her firsthand personal experience as the wife of a combat wounded veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher and avid advocate for traumatic brain injury and caregiving. She serves in various advisory boards to inform national policies and programs for Veterans and caregivers. A 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow representing the State of Texas. She is passionate in what she does and her goal is to dedicate her life and profession to contribute to science and helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers discover ways to thrive.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe RAND Caregiver StudyDr. Delgado's Caregiver Suicidal Ideation ResearchElizabeth Dole Foundation Web sitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, VA S.A.V.E.: Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver. You can check out the course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide  This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

If you are a military or veteran caregiver, you may be eligible to receive free respite care services. Listen in for information about the Hidden Heroes Program, who is eligible and how to apply. Apply today for no-cost respite care services from CareLinx, through the Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Apply Here

We are joined by Shawn Moore, founder of Caregivers on the Homefront to discuss the prevalence of suicidality in our veteran caregivers and what we can do to support our caregivers.Caregivers on the Homefront. serving the families who care for the warriors of all military eras and first responders. (caregivers-homefront.org) Phenotypes of caregiver distress in military and veteran caregivers: Suicidal ideation associations (plos.org)PER RESEARCH ARTICLE: This study's findings identify a public health concern and a call to action. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US and suicide among veterans is already a public health problem. This study also identifies significant suicide risk for military caregivers. Presently, there are no registries or efforts in monitoring suicide among military families. Military caregivers of the latest era of war are younger, in the prime of their adult life, not yet at the age of retirement, and not yet at the age when a caregiver role is assumed, which typically occurs at the age of retirement. As a result, the emotional, physical, and social toll of caregiving in this group of younger caregivers may last for decades. A healthy and productive life while being a caregiver may require significant support from programs and policies that can strengthen the health and well-being of caregivers, with an emphasis on career progression. To date few programs are addressing suicide in military and veteran caregivers. This study sheds light on some of the factors and caregiver characteristics associated with suicidal ideation, a contribution we hope can be incorporated in future prevention initiatives. This study suggests that education interruption, loss of self, and the stress of caregiving are important contributors that warrant further evaluation."Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode!Behind the Service listeners can get 10% off by visiting:https://betterhelp.com/behindtheserviceHome » Coming Home WellWe are a 501C3 nonprofit organization.Make sure you like, leave a review and share with a friend!Follow us on IG @behindtheservice and @cominghomwell_btsFacebook at Behind The Service or Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellBehind The Service made the list!We're #12 and proud to be listed with so many other great podcasts!Best 20 Military Wife Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 (feedspot.com)

About Today's GuestsMelissa Comeau is a Marine Corps spouse, director of the American Red Cross' Military Veteran Caregiver Network, and a writer. She is known for her book “Sleeping with the War,” published in 2015 by the War Writers' Campaign. The book offers a family and caregiver perspective on life after combat. She served as an Arizona Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and in that role was honored to help bring to fruition the Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers. She is a recognized advocate for the military and veteran community and continues to support caregivers in her current role with the American Red Cross' Military Veteran Caregiver Network. Before joining the network, Melissa served as the executive director of Lives of Promise, a San Diego-based nonprofit that supports military families facing a PTSD diagnosis. She has also offered peer support to Marines and their families at the Wounded Warrior Battalion – West.Melissa has a background in accounting and IT project management. She lives in Texas and is married to a U.S. Marine who was medically retired after nearly 13 years of service, including four combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeAmerican Red Cross' Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Web SiteRand Corporation Hidden Heroes Report PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the series of courses for military and veteran caregivers and families.  Sponsored by The USAA Foundation, Inc., PsychArmor offers courses to help caregivers balance their duties and need for self-care. This library of 45+ courses provides information, resources, and strategies on how to manage the demands and stressors of caregiving. You can access these courses by going to https://psycharmor.org/caregivers/ or through the link in the show notes.  This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

America's Heroes Group Roundtable with We are Globally Connected and Military Families MatterPanelists: Keisha L. Jackson  - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver Jessica Allen  - FINRA Military Spouse Fellow and Accredited Financial Counselor 

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Everyone needs a break from time to time. Borne the Battle - and, more importantly, its host - decided to take a short break from production. It's been a month since our last episode was published, but I was still recording interviews in that span of time. A couple of the interviews I did were with caregivers. With November being National Caregivers Month, and with this week being Thanksgiving, I decided to bring the podcast back to full form with two episodes featuring caregivers. Not only to spotlight their efforts, but to show our gratitude for the role they play in Veterans' lives. First up is Liz Rotenberry. Liz joined me at VA Central Office after the Elizabeth Dole Foundation showed interest in collaborating on a podcast. I didn't know much about Liz before we started the interview, but by the end of it I felt I had just recorded one of the more valuable interviews in the podcast's two year history. Liz, is a military caregiver for her husband, a Marine Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran. As an Elizabeth Dole Fellow Alumna, Liz works to advocate not only for herself and her family, but for all Military and Veteran Caregivers. Liz joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation as their Caregiver Community Program Coordinator and is now the Foundation’s Fellows Program Coordinator. Prior to becoming a military caregiver, Liz graduated from the University of Delaware with a BAS in Art and Art History. Liz worked in the architectural field as a designer for schools, medical, offices to government and military facilities, including the test sites on Proving Grounds in Arizona. The work Liz experienced with the Proving Grounds in Arizona provided an eye opening experience to what our Military train for in real life theater every day. Liz is honored to have been a part of the training and implementation of the Joint Experimentation Range Complex. It is important for Liz to represent not only the Veteran but especially the Caregiver. Liz and I talk about being a military spouse during her husband's service and how she experienced transition when her husband separated from the military. That, plus plenty of insight on her role as a caregiver.

This month Roberto & Martha sit down with Family Consultants Elizabeth Parks & Rebecca Boon to discuss Military and Veteran Family Caregivers.This podcast is supported by The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation - The Puente: Technology as a Bridge for Latino Caregivers.Keywords: military caregiver, veteran caregiver

New York native Andrea Goldstein was an active duty naval officer from 2009-2016, and she's been a contributor to the military website “Task & Purpose” since 2014. In today's episode, Andrea talks about why she joined the Navy, how the military often overlooks contributions of male caregivers like her partner—himself a veteran of the war in Afghanistan—and issues raised in her article “Veteran Caregivers Can Be Men, But No One Recognizes That.” What is women's work? What is men's work? Tune in and learn why how we define both matters for all of us, in and out of uniform. Andrea's article in Task & Purpose: http://bit.ly/2fbk6Dm Rand Report on American Military Caregivers: http://bit.ly/1gKJxJN NY Times article Andrea mentioned: http://nyti.ms/2eckBRw Music: “Florentiner March” | United States Navy Band | Public Domain

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - This election is far more serious than most realize…with damage done to our Armed Forces and our national security by this administration…has reached critical mass…former Navy SEAL, CARL HIGBIE will be here to hammer home what the truth is about Benghazi and what condition the nation would be in, if Hillary was at the helm. PLUS, the Viewer's View Hosts, DIAMOND AND SILK will be here to stick it to #CrookedHillary on every national security issue and more! AND, every show we ask that you remember our veterans and Military families…that includes the Veteran-Caregivers in our midst.  These caregivers are critical to the full-circle of protecting our freedoms and our rights. The director of the documentary, The Weight of Honor, Stephanie Seldin-Howard will join us to share how we can be a part of this incredible project. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...

Join Family of a Vet Blog Talk Radio show host Debbie Sprague, and her guest Pamela Stokes Eggleston. Pamela has a wide and impressive background in a variety of area’s including public policy, criminology, research, and management fields.  She is an accomplished consultant, advisor, writer, and advocate with a wide expertise, and a special passion for veterans caregiver and family matters.  Since 2004, Pamela has been a caregiver for her husband, a three-time Purple Heart recipient who was combat wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom.     We will be discussing alternative programs for vets and military families, Pamela’s work with BSF as a cofounder and Caregiver SME, and her organization Yoga2Sleep. We will also be  looking at PTSD and TBI holistically, and how using yoga can ease PTSD and TBI..  Tune in on Tuesday, August 5,  2014 from 6:30 - 7:30pm CSTListeners are invited to call-in with questions and comments to: 323-657-1470 

Join Family of a Vet Blog Talk Radio show host Debbie Sprague, and her guest Pamela Stokes Eggleston. Pamela has a wide and impressive background in a variety of area’s including public policy, criminology, research, and management fields.  She is an accomplished consultant, advisor, writer, and advocate with a wide expertise, and a special passion for veterans caregiver and family matters.  Since 2004, Pamela has been a caregiver for her husband, a three-time Purple Heart recipient who was combat wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom.     We will be discussing alternative programs for vets and military families, Pamela’s work with BSF as a cofounder and Caregiver SME, and her organization Yoga2Sleep. We will also be  looking at PTSD and TBI holistically, and how using yoga can ease PTSD and TBI..  Tune in on Tuesday, August 5,  2014 from 6:30 - 7:30pm CSTListeners are invited to call-in with questions and comments to: 323-657-1470 

Join us as we continue our month long series for PTSD Awareness Month.  Our show will feature  a replay of a heart to heart discussion with Life After Combat Radio host and author Debbie Sprague about her new book "A Stranger in my Bed:  8 Steps to Taking Your Life Back from the Contagious Effects of Your Veteran's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder".  Debbie will share her experience with her husband's battle with PTSD along with tools and support for those caring for our nation's veterans to give them hope, strength, and wellness for their future. Showtime: June 24, 2014 - 6:30 - 7:30pm CST

Join us as we continue our month long series for PTSD Awareness Month.  Our show will feature  a replay of a heart to heart discussion with Life After Combat Radio host and author Debbie Sprague about her new book "A Stranger in my Bed:  8 Steps to Taking Your Life Back from the Contagious Effects of Your Veteran's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder".  Debbie will share her experience with her husband's battle with PTSD along with tools and support for those caring for our nation's veterans to give them hope, strength, and wellness for their future. Showtime: June 24, 2014 - 6:30 - 7:30pm CST