Veterans Life by Lucy Kim https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb Interesting things about Veterans and their family/ focusing of health care needs / UNDERSTANDING = BETTER CARE en-us 2019-07-04 00:11:46 UTC 2026-02-22 19:59:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F263a.png Veterans Back To Civilian Life - AJ+ rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139433 Combat Veterans talking about hardships adjusting to civilian life from their military life. ]]> 2019-07-04 00:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139433 Health Services Are Here For You, Veterans - VA (Thomas Sells) rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139434 Through one veteran's story, learn how his care team gave him the training and support to succeed, and he achieved Health for Life. ]]> 2019-07-04 00:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139434 Horrors of War, It Impacts Veterans' Mental Health - Psychology and Aging (Lee, et al.) rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139438 Combat veterans are more likely to experience mental health issues in later life. Each war is different, and so it affects veterans differently.

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APA citation:
Lee, H., Aldwin, C., Choun, S., & Spiro, A. (2019). Impact of Combat Exposure on Mental Health Trajectories in Later Life: Longitudinal Findings From the VA Normative Aging Study. Psychology and Aging, 34(4), 467-474.
]]> 2019-07-04 00:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139438 One Out of Ten Veterans Is Seriously Injured While In The Military - Pew Research Center (Rich Morin) rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139441 Analysis of injured and uninjured veterans view their lives, military service, and country.]]> 2019-07-04 00:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370139441 Learn About VA Suicide Prevention Program rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370146653 Don't hesitate to call Veterans Crisis Line. Get help. They got your back. 
1-800-273-8255]]> 2019-07-04 01:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370146653 This App Helps Families with PTSD - VA rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370148266 "PTSD Family Coach" app contains information about PTSD, tips and tools to manage PTSD in veterans and family members. ]]> 2019-07-04 01:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370148266 Find VA Urgent Care And Retail Location (For Eligible Veterans) rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370149533 Urgent Care Benefit started in June 2019. This benefit is considered open access, allowing Veterans to access urgent care within VA’s community care network and receive care without prior authorization from VA. The benefit started in June 2019.This benefit is considered open access, allowing Veterans to access urgent care within VA’s community care network and receive care without prior authorization from VA. 

]]> 2019-07-04 01:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370149533 MST: Military Sexual Trauma - Make the Connection rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370151401
  • Hear stories from Veterans about their own experiences with the effects of MST. 
  • Learn how MST can affect Veterans, What are the concerns related to MST, and how to treat them.
    • ]]>     2019-07-04 02:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370151401     Facts: 10% of U.S. Veterans are Women - VA rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370152747 Women are now the fastest growing cohort within the Veteran community.
    "The overall Veteran population is DECREASING at a rate of about 1.5% per year, and the women Veteran population is INCREASING at a rate of 1% per year."
    ]]>     2019-07-04 02:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370152747     PTSD Assessment and Intervention (For Nurses) rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370155411 Listen to their stories. Nurse can provide the care that veterans and their families with PTSD need. Determine risk for PTSD or other psychological conditions associated with military life and the transition to civilian life.]]> 2019-07-04 02:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370155411 News: Privatizing the VA rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370156721 Previously, veterans facing a wait of 30 days or more for an appointment at their closest V.A. health care center could seek private care.
    Did you know that veterans have to wait 30 days or more to see a doctor? Will privatizing the VA solve the problem? What do you think?
    I think private for profit healthcare systems work on the basis of profits. VA needs more doctors, staff, and facility upgrades.
    ]]>     2019-07-04 02:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370156721     VA Goes Smoke-free rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370157859 A new policy restricting smoking  at VA health care facilities by October 2019. ]]> 2019-07-04 03:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370157859 Veterans Disability Compensation rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370159050 Learn how to apply for VA disability pay(eligibility) and manage the Veterans disability benefits.]]> 2019-07-04 03:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370159050 Importance of Promotion and Implementation of Veteran-Specific Health Issues rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370159894 Programs targeted at enhancing veteran-specific knowledge for faculty and students will serve to improve care for diverse veteran populations.
    APA Citation:
    Olenick, M., Flowers, M., & Diaz, V. J. (2015). US veterans and their unique issues: enhancing health care professional awareness. Advances in medical education and practice, 6, 635–639. doi:10.2147/AMEP.S89479
    ]]>     2019-07-04 03:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370159894     Veterans' Invisible Wounds rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370162092 Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, PTSD can increase suicidal thoughts and behavior, depression, sleep disorders, and so much more symptoms. I would encourage veterans and their families to seek care for mental health issues, just like you would treat for physical wounds.
    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/ptsd/veterans-day-and-military-mental-health-startling-facts]]>     2019-07-04 03:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370162092     3 Tips on Caring For Veterans (For Nurses) - Crosby Steen rlaalswl339 https://padlet.com/rlaalswl339/oc367k215bsb/wish/370164079 Check out this video, this guy shares his tips about when providing care for veterans. 
    I found this really connects with the things I learned in this course. 
    His 3 tips: 
    1. Understand the culture
    2. Ask questions
    3. Honor and respect their service
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