Issue 23.10
Caregivers come from every walk of life & from every state in our nation. These extraordinary individuals deal with the most complex of issues – physical, emotional, psychological, and financial – on a daily basis. Most especially, the families of wounded veterans — those caregivers often make the greatest personal sacrifices & dedicate their lives to provide daily care to their loved ones. It’s often said that when a service member goes to war, their entire family also “goes to war”. The same premise can be made for a service member who returns from duty with severe injuries and disabilities. These circumstances can become a daunting challenge for those family members who take on the caregiver role.
Fortunately, these caregivers of our Veterans have received national attention & become a top priority in recent years. A major step forward was taken this month to help these disabled veterans and their caregivers. President Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 into law on May 5, 2010. This law includes provisions that help provide support for the caregivers of seriously injured veterans. These provisions include, but are not limited to, providing information and training, ongoing supportive services, respite and counseling. In addition, those caring for Veterans who were injured in the line of Duty after 9/11/01 can receive healthcare coverage and a modest caregiver’s stipend.
This legislation honors the sacrifices of our brave men & women who serve our country proudly, and the dedication of those who care for our wounded service members every day. To read a full text of this legislation you can go to the following website:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-1963
In honor of this Memorial Day, our BeeHive Cottages Family encourages everyone to take a moment to reflect on the courage & sacrifice of the fallen heroes that served our Country.