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- Missouri
Justina Crawford
The one piece of advice I would offer to military and veteran caregivers is to set clear boundaries and that… What does being a military or veteran caregiver mean to you? For me, being a caregiver means providing a bridge of communication and navigation between…
- Florida
Jo Ann Bachand
Being a caregiver is physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. It is a big job for one person to take on… Can you tell us about one of your most challenging days? The most challenging days are the ones that require a lot of physical strength…
- New York
Chris Traumer
Never give up on yourself.… What is one piece of advice you would offer to other military and veteran caregivers? Treat each day like it’s your last with your care recipient. Go into the day with love, so when the tough times come, you have…
- Florida
Ashley Lee
Be the change you want to see!… What does being a military or veteran caregiver mean to you? Being a veteran caregiver means the world to me. I am honored and humbled to contribute support and care to someone who is not only my Father…
- Texas
Michael Bowles
You are not in this alone. Get connected with a support group locally if possible and online if you can’t… At what moment did you realize you were a military caregiver? I met my wife in the service and was with her almost since day…
- Georgia
Rev. Burdette Lowe
What does being a military or veteran caregiver mean to you? It means my aunt gets to live a longer… What does being a military or veteran caregiver mean to you? It means my aunt gets to live a longer quality life at home. What…
- Arizona
VA Northern Arizona Mental Health Services
VA Northern Arizona health care operates a comprehensive behavioral health program that provides excellent Veteran-focused mental health care. Ask a… VA Northern Arizona health care operates a comprehensive behavioral health program that provides excellent Veteran-focused mental health care. Ask a care coordinator about treatment options…
- National
VA Specially Adapted Housing Program
Disability housing grants for Veterans The VA offers housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so… Disability housing grants for Veterans The VA offers housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change…
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) offers enhanced clinical support for… Veterans may be eligible for this clinical program if they: Sustained or aggravated a serious injury (or illness) in the line of duty in the…
Plan for Your Future
We’ve long heard that planning for the future is high on your list of priorities. In fact, at our recent Caregiver Townhall we heard that 15% of you hold this as your #1 concern. We also know that 67% of Americans don’t…
Planned Giving
Take Care of the People You Love Did you know that nearly 67% of Americans don’t have an up-to-date will? When we learned about this fact, we knew this was an opportunity for us to provide advocacy and support for our…
Welcome Caregivers!
We’re so happy you're here. A little bit about us... we are the Elizabeth Dole Foundation - the preeminent national nonprofit dedicated to serving military and veteran caregivers like YOU. As a caregiver moving from Operation Homefront to our program, we’re excited…
Untold Story Challenge
Who Can Participate? Military (active-duty, guard, and reserve) and veteran children and young adults ages 6-24. Submissions from hidden helpers under age 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the contract/release form on their behalf. How to Enter Respond to…
Hidden Helpers Survey
Helping Health Care Professionals Better Understand Military Caregiving Families and Children Seeking Military Caregiving Families to Provide Input Nemours Children’s Health and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation are seeking adults from military caregiving families to take part in a web-based survey and/or…
Caregiver Mental Wellness
Created by Caregivers, for Caregivers A mental wellness framework built for you, the caregiver, and those who support you. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is not a crisis response organization. If you are in crisis, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room…
- Alabama
Kirsten Laha-Walsh
I realized as my spouse struggled with guilt, pain, and shame, that they would need me to be the strong… What are you most excited to do as a Dole Caregiver Fellow? I am proud to be a veteran (US Navy) caregiver of a veteran…
- Ohio
Jeanette Ezell
There are many challenges and obstacles I encounter, but I put my faith into action and seek to gain wisdom… What is one piece of advice you would offer to other military and veteran caregivers? My advice to other military and veteran caregivers is to…
- Oklahoma
Jim Clark
It was painful to see the people I love so much, hurting so much.… What is one piece of advice you would offer to other military and veteran caregivers? It is essential to offer care as a team. My wife was able to be the…
- New York
Elisa Glass
I feel I constantly am mourning the man that I married... the worst part is when he exhibits some of… At what moment did you realize you were a military caregiver? It had never occurred to me until one day a social worker at the…
- Tennessee
Megan Powell
It’s the hardest job you will ever do.… What are you most excited to do as a Dole Caregiver Fellow? I’m excited to share my caregiving story to bring recognition to what military caregivers go through, and hopefully be able to help enact change so…
