Army veteran in hospice care surprised with ballroom dancing
Army veteran Edward J. Lawler thought his ballroom dancing days were long behind him until his hospice staff surprised him with a day of dance. There wasn’t a dry eye…
Veteran’s Last Patrol honors veterans in hospice. Here’s how you can, too
In 2019, retired Army Colonel Claude Schmid founded the nonprofit Veteran’s Last Patrol. Its mission is to forge vital connections and support for hospice veterans in their last days on earth, honoring them as they complete one last patrol.
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How a negative pressure room lets families say goodbye
Some of the most treasured rituals involved in end-of-life care have become out of reach as we put in place the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 illness.
To protect our most vulnerable Veterans, the Community Living Cent…
Veterans experience hope and healing through partnerships
It’s possible for Veterans speaking about their experiences — and working toward self-forgiveness — to heal their emotional wounds.
A Veteran’s Health Administration initiative is facilitating this process. The Atlanta VA Health Care Sys…