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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…
Caregiving as an Act of Kindness
Helping My Veteran Live a Full Life By Briarly Wilson, California Military Caregiver I am a caregiver for my husband… Helping My Veteran Live a Full Life By Briarly Wilson, California Military Caregiver I am a caregiver for my husband Marcus who is a Marine…
"She was the first..."
Senator Elizabeth Dole’s Legacy Celebrated in the Classroom March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to commemorate the… Senator Elizabeth Dole’s Legacy Celebrated in the Classroom March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to commemorate the vital role of women in…
Brain Injury Awareness
Caring for Invisible Wounds Four Military Caregivers Championing Brain Injury Awareness “Sometimes the deepest, longest lasting wounds of war are… Caring for Invisible Wounds Four Military Caregivers Championing Brain Injury Awareness “Sometimes the deepest, longest lasting wounds of war are invisible.” - Senator Elizabeth Dole …
Women's History Month
Legacy of Senator Elizabeth Dole By Emery Popoloski Dole Caregiver Fellow | Class of 2014 The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has… Legacy of Senator Elizabeth Dole By Emery Popoloski Dole Caregiver Fellow | Class of 2014 The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has the privilege of commemorating Women’s…
Debunking the Myths of Respite
What You Need to Know About Free Care Services from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation For every reason not to utilize… What You Need to Know About Free Care Services from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation For every reason not to utilize respite, there are 10+ more…
Caregiving During a Pandemic
Improving the Caregiver Experience During COVID-19 By Senator Elizabeth Dole & Paula Cobb The year of Covid-19 has caused stress,… Improving the Caregiver Experience During COVID-19 By Senator Elizabeth Dole & Paula Cobb The year of Covid-19 has caused stress, disruption, and pain for countless…
National Caregivers Day
COVID-19 Won’t Slow Down Campaign to Empower Caregivers and Care Teams As part of our celebration of caregivers on National… COVID-19 Won't Slow Down Campaign to Empower Caregivers and Care Teams As part of our celebration of caregivers on National Caregivers Day, it’s important to…
Accessing COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA
10 Things You Need to Know About Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department… 10 Things You Need to Know About Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and…
Military Stories Told Through Play
Military Stories Told Through Play…the Heart of a Child By: Lorie A. Hanna Years ago, I found one of our… Military Stories Told Through Play…the Heart of a Child By: Lorie A. Hanna Years ago, I found one of our daughters setting up a scene…
A Call To Caregiving
By: Meg Swanson, military caregiver from Connecticut Is there anything more thrilling than getting a notification on social media… By: Meg Swanson, military caregiver from Connecticut Is there anything more thrilling than getting a notification on social media that a friend has tagged…
COVID-19 - Tips for Military and Veteran Caregivers
Embrace the ambiguity — acknowledge the “not knowing” and hold on to what you do know. There are ways to… Embrace the ambiguity — acknowledge the “not knowing” and hold on to what you do know. There are ways to mitigate our risk, and…
Weathering the Storm: When Caregivers Need Care
Cancer does not discriminate, and it does not come it a convenient time. There is never a right time for… Cancer does not discriminate, and it does not come it a convenient time. There is never a right time for your worst fears to…
Our Family’s Miraculous Journey of Healing
By: Jessica Rodriguez, Connecticut Dole Caregiver Fellow Alumna When Jorge and I began dating, there were Post-It notes all over… By: Jessica Rodriguez, Connecticut Dole Caregiver Fellow Alumna When Jorge and I began dating, there were Post-It notes all over his apartment – on his…
The Elephant in the Room: Suicidality Among Military Caregivers
By Dr. Roxana Delgado & Dr. Kimberly Peacock “Caregivers are our first line of defense in protecting veterans from taking… By Dr. Roxana Delgado & Dr. Kimberly Peacock “Caregivers are our first line of defense in protecting veterans from taking their own lives. They provide…
