August 4, 2018

Veterans CART study meeting draws big response

A doctor from the Portland Veterans medical facility was surprised by the … aging veterans is seeking volunteers from the rural Oregon counties of Tillamook … […]
January 30, 2018

Town hall meeting features senior planning

All area veterans and seniors are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting, which included representatives from Legal Aid Services of Oregon. The free gathering will […]
December 16, 2017

Reverberations from war complicate Vietnam veterans’ end-of-life care

Vietnam veterans’ wartime experiences – and their lasting psychological toll – can make it harder to treat their pain as they approach death.  
July 28, 2017

VA caregiver support program resumes full operations

VA is resuming full operations of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The resumption follows an April 17 decision to temporarily suspend certain clinical […]
July 24, 2017

Social Security Is There For Those Who Served Our Country

The men and women who served our country in the military can count on Social Security to be there for them throughout their lives. Active duty […]
March 29, 2017

Vets home recruits volunteers

Volunteering at the Oregon Veterans’ Home is more about play than work, say Dan and Vickie Brindell, who reside near Lyle and have been taking residents […]
March 14, 2017

Just a click away: Resources for aging Veterans

Please take this opportunity to view a 5-minute tour of the VA Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) website, www.va.gov/geriatrics.  This tour provides a practical […]
June 26, 2016

Expo aims to connect veterans with valuable resources in central Oregon

One of the largest veteran resource events in the state will be held in central Oregon next month, when the Veteran Benefit Expo kicks off at 10 a.m. July 15 at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. With over 75 booths featuring state and federal service providers, non-profit agencies, employers and other local partners, this free event promises to bring together the best benefits, resources and programs Oregon has to offer veterans and their families.