Veterans – Talking About Men's Health

Honoring our Military Heroes: How Social Security (SSA) Can Support Caregivers of Veterans who Served us

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024MHN EditorFamily, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Health, Military, Parenting, Veterans, Well-beingLeave a comment

Veteran’s Day is a time to honor the brave individuals who have served in our military and to acknowledge the sacrifices made by their families and caregivers. Many veterans and their loved ones face unique challenges, from managing health conditions related to service to navigating financial concerns. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a range of benefits that can offer critical support to both veterans and their caregivers. Whether you’re caring for a veteran with disabilities or ensuring they have what they need in retirement, understanding these benefits can make a significant difference in your journey as a caregiver.Continue reading

Brain Injury in Service and its Relationship to Mental Health

September 25, 2024September 17, 2024Concussion Legacy FoundationAdvocacy, Boys, Deployment, Depression, Family, Family, Family Issues, Fitness, Growing Up, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Military, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Stress, Suicide, Veterans, Well-beingLeave a comment

Brain Injury in Service and its Relationship to Mental Health Concussion Legacy Foundation Author: Samantha Bureau, PhD In September, we come together to raise awareness about concussions so that more individuals and families know what to do in the event they or their loved one sustains one. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain...Continue reading

TBI: Back To The Basics

August 17, 2012January 30, 2014Health

It’s time to take a step back in order to fully comprehend how traumatic brain injuries impact people differently, from the types of impairment experienced to the severity of the injury. One of the more difficult aspects for people learning about traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether they are a survivor, caregiver, friend, or someone who...Continue reading

What’s Happening to Our War and Sports Heroes?

August 3, 2012January 30, 2014Health, Military, Others, Sports, Veterans

With the deployment of US soldiers to Iraq and Afghanistan in the past decade and the recent untimely deaths of professional athletes, such as Junior Seau and Derek Boogaard, the problems with traumatic brain injury are quickly becoming a major issue discussed on a daily basis. Traumatic Brain Injury, most commonly referred to as TBI,...Continue reading

Veterans Options for Aging

June 6, 2012January 30, 2014Lifestyle, Veterans

Many seniors who are veterans can no longer care for themselves but have no other option except to enter a long term care nursing facility. Many refuse this type of lifestyle change, as do many non-veterans, and decide to try to go it alone with little or no help to keep them healthy and safe....Continue reading

Links / News Nov 9th

November 9, 2007March 6, 2012MHN EditorHealth, Policy

“Men’s health care showing disparity” – The San Diego Union Tribune “Center starts program to help men stay healthy” – Washington Square News “Study: 1 Out of 4 Homeless Are Veterans” – New York Times “In Tests, AIDS Vaccine Seemed to Increase Risk” – New York Times “Causes of Death Are Linked to a Person’s...