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Navigating Caregiver Employment Accommodations: A Guide for Military and Veteran Caregivers
By Anne Adkinson, 2020 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Arizona Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially for those caring… By Anne Adkinson, 2020 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Arizona Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially for those caring for military service members or…
Honoring My Father, Honoring His Service
By Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I… By Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I reflect not only on my…
Mental Health Tips and Resources for Military and Veteran Caregivers
By Grace Garoutte-Mohammed, M.A., LPC-IT 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Wisconsin As caregivers, we often shoulder a profound responsibility that goes… By Grace Garoutte-Mohammed, M.A., LPC-IT 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Wisconsin As caregivers, we often shoulder a profound responsibility that goes far beyond traditional caregiving. Whether…
5 Tips for Caregivers of Those with Dementia
By Pattie Cullum, 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow, New Hampshire Caregiving often begins with a diagnosis—an event that changes everything, alters… By Pattie Cullum, 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow, New Hampshire Caregiving often begins with a diagnosis—an event that changes everything, alters our daily routine with our…
Nature BINGO 3: Connect, Celebrate, and Build Community
By Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Alliance for a Healthier Generation Alliance for a Healthier Generation… By Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Alliance for a Healthier Generation Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) is a proud…
Growing Up As a Hidden Helper
By Kylie Briest, Hidden Helper, South Dakota Growing up, my childhood looked so different compared to everyone around me. My… By Kylie Briest, Hidden Helper, South Dakota Growing up, my childhood looked so different compared to everyone around me. My dad, Sgt. Corey Briest was…
Faith as a Pillar of Strength in Caregiving and Health
By Ida Carson, 2018 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Ohio Elizabeth Dole Foundation Alumni Association Chaplain Faith has long been recognized as… By Ida Carson, 2018 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Ohio Elizabeth Dole Foundation Alumni Association Chaplain Faith has long been recognized as a profound source of strength…
Two Brothers, One War, and the Legacy We Carry
By Betsy Eves, 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow, DC and Virginia The thing about war is that it never really ends.… By Betsy Eves, 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow, DC and Virginia The thing about war is that it never really ends. It lingers in the spaces…
Traumatic Brain Injury
By Dr. Roxana Delgado, 2015 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Texas Co-founder, TBI Warrior Foundation Professor, UT Health San Antonio Caregiving has… By Dr. Roxana Delgado, 2015 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Texas Co-founder, TBI Warrior Foundation Professor, UT Health San Antonio Caregiving has never been and will never…
In Honor of K9 Veterans Day
By Chris Willingham President, US War Dogs Association Chris Willingham served 20 years in the US Marine Corps as a… By Chris Willingham President, US War Dogs Association Chris Willingham served 20 years in the US Marine Corps as a K-9 dog handler, trainer, kennel…
Celebrating International Women's Day
By Mindy Smith-Pace, 2019 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Iowa “In seeking success, you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not… By Mindy Smith-Pace, 2019 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Iowa “In seeking success, you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what you want to…
Planning for the Future
By Theresa Coomer, 2019 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Illinois When my husband was injured in 2004, I became a caregiver much… By Theresa Coomer, 2019 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Illinois When my husband was injured in 2004, I became a caregiver much younger than I ever expected.…
In support of The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act
In 2016, my husband, Tom, was diagnosed with ALS resulting from his service in the Air Force. As his condition… In 2016, my husband, Tom, was diagnosed with ALS resulting from his service in the Air Force. As his condition deteriorated, we constantly had to…
Untold Story Challenge - Kylie's Story
How Come No One Ever Asked Me? By: Kylie, Winner of the 2023 Untold Story Challenge Soldiers are constantly fighting… How Come No One Ever Asked Me? By: Kylie, Winner of the 2023 Untold Story Challenge Soldiers are constantly fighting worldwide so Americans can have…
Coping with the Most “Wonderful” Time of the Year
Insights from Veteran Caregivers By Military and Veteran Caregivers: Megan Powell, Dee Blascyk, Carrie Fisher, and Krista Petterson While many… Insights from Veteran Caregivers By Military and Veteran Caregivers: Megan Powell, Dee Blascyk, Carrie Fisher, and Krista Petterson While many consider the holiday season “the…
Life After Caregiving
The transition from caregiver to survivor is a journey marked by many complex feelings, including grief, which may begin before… The transition from caregiver to survivor is a journey marked by many complex feelings, including grief, which may begin before the death of a loved…
Fostering Financial Wellness and Independence for Military Caregivers
By Shawn Moore Let’s face it. Many spouses, parents, partners, and friends of our nation’s wounded warriors, like me, feel… By Shawn Moore Let’s face it. Many spouses, parents, partners, and friends of our nation’s wounded warriors, like me, feel like we have lost our…
Combating the Winter Blues
By Lisell Perez-Rogers Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd, predicting six more weeks of winter. For many, this… By Lisell Perez-Rogers Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd, predicting six more weeks of winter. For many, this means six more weeks of…
Take some time for yourself. You deserve it.
By Marianne Delatorre As our founder Elizabeth Dole believes, “In seeking success you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what… By Marianne Delatorre As our founder Elizabeth Dole believes, “In seeking success you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what you want to be…
Lean On Us
Support for veteran families amid events in Afghanistan The last several days have been painful and emotional for so many… Support for veteran families amid events in Afghanistan The last several days have been painful and emotional for so many of us. Our troops are…
