Veterans have access to a 24/7 online health library that provides information and education about treatments and conditions offered by VA.
The Veterans Health Library (VHL) has over 1,500 health sheets and 150 videos in both English and Spanish. It gives Veterans access to health information to help them make informed decisions on their care. VA clinicians are also aware of the VHL. The medical content in the library aligns with Department of Defense and VA clinical guidelines.
Becky Hartt Minor, a health educator and program manager for the VHL, said the program has grown.
“The VHL is nearly eight years old, and we average nearly a million page views a year,” she said. “We know Veterans want a source for medical information that is relevant and provides easy to read information on health conditions ranging from PTSD and Mental Health to Chronic Pain and Heart Disease.”
The VHL both is mobile friendly and offers links to other VA resources. It can be also be accessed on the MyHealtheVet web site where Veterans use secure messaging to communicate with their VA care providers and order their prescriptions for home delivery.
Unlike other health web sites, the Veterans Health Library is free of advertisements and pop up ads. Visit veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov today to stay well and well-informed.
Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked into jet air intakes (Anon). pic.twitter.com/UZe4zrUV1J
— Ron Eisele (@ron_eisele) February 6, 2018
The aircraft looks like a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar which Delta flew from the early 1970s until 2001.
From the Honolulu Magazine website
Autumn has always been a celebratory season in Hawai‘i and the spirit of being thankful and giving back still runs deep in many locals.
Here’s a look back at how locals celebrated Thanksgiving in the past.
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II was the primary heavy-lift transport for United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service (MATS) during the 1950s and early 1960s, until the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter entered service. It served in MATS-gained, later Military Airlift Command (MAC)-gained, units of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard until 1974.
Nicknamed “Old Shaky”, you know why if you ever flew in a C-124.
Did you know that if you don’t update your retired pay account in a timely manner, it could adversely impact your loved ones?
Many issues can arise if DFAS is not notified of life-changing events, especially for your Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).
Informing DFAS about life-changing events in a timely manner is one way to make sure your dependents are taken care of with the Survivor Benefit Plan. Promptly notifying DFAS ensures the correct premiums are billed and your loved ones will not face challenges in receiving their SBP annuity payments.
Below are examples of common life events and how deadlines impact your SBP coverage:
At retirement, you’re single with no children. After retirement, you marry or have a child. Notify us within ONE YEAR by sending us a DD Form 2656-6 and a copy of the marriage or birth certificate if you want SBP coverage.
You divorce and elect former spouse coverage. Your former spouse passes away and you later re-marry. Notify us within ONE YEAR of your re-marriage by sending us a DD Form 2656-6 and a copy of your new marriage certificate if you want SBP coverage for your new spouse.
From the Consumer Affairs website
A s we age, the immune system slows down, chronic conditions become more common, and the body may be less able to fight off infection and more vulnerable to its complications.
That’s where vaccines come in. These immunity boosters help prevent serious diseases at any age.
“Vaccines are not only for kids or teens,” says David Kim, M.D., director of the National Vaccine Program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “If you’re older, you’re at a higher risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases.”
The Army’s newest soldier skill test is proving to be a sobering reminder that many soldiers are not experts at the basic combat skills they need to survive on the battlefield.
Out of 95 soldiers who began Expert Soldier Badge, or ESB, testing here on Sunday, only three remain in the running to earn the Army’s newest skill badge.
The Army Physical Fitness Test and the day and night land navigation events weeded out 59 candidates on the first day of testing. Of the 35 soldiers that started the skill lanes Monday, 27 no-goed out of testing. Five of the eight soldiers who began testing Tuesday were eliminated by 3:25 p.m.
When it comes to retirement planning, many Americans focus primarily on their portfolio’s size. That’s understandable. But there are other issues you should also think about, so you get your retirement on the right track and keep it there.
Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
Our Soldiers and Airmen are receiving great hands on training at Vigilant Guard 2020. Growing the partnership with the Guam National Guard and the 93rd CST.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Pro tips for handling pricey out-of-pocket costs and getting affordable dentures and implants.
If you need to get dentures or implants, you may be surprised by the cost. But the reality is, if you lose a tooth or need to replace a set of teeth, you’re likely experiencing discomfort and need to undergo treatment, with or without insurance. While partial dentures cost a few hundred dollars, full dentures can be several thousand dollars – and even up to $50,000, if you’re considering dental implants.
Even with dental insurance, your plan may not cover dentures. While Medicaid often covers the cost of dentures, Medicare does not include this benefit. You also need to think about additional associated costs, such as dental procedures and getting fitted for the dentures.
Boredom is an important quality of life issue for many senior citizens. … Boredom that leads to depression is a major factor in many homes, senior health care facilities and assisted living homes. It is up to family caregivers to reduce such risks when it comes to taking care of our elderly population.
Many people worry about the financial aspects of retirement — affording healthcare, keeping up with housing expenses, and scrounging up money for emergencies. But often, mental and emotional issues can trump those that are money-related.
Retirement can be a tough adjustment for folks who are used to working full-time and suddenly find themselves with hours upon hours to fill every week. Many seniors grow bored and restless early on in retirement, to the point where it impacts their mental health. In fact, retirees are 40% more likely than workers to suffer from clinical depression.
If you’re eager to avoid that fate, it’s imperative that you find meaningful ways to fill your time during your golden years. Here are a few things you can do to avoid boredom.
As always with Motley Fool articles, the last paragraph, “The $16,728 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook” is a lead in advertisement.
From the Frolic Hawaii website
As national food trends go, nothing has been hotter the last few months than the chicken sandwich from Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen. First released in August 2019 to an unsuspecting public, things quickly went extremely viral. This insanity caused Popeyes to suspend the sandwich until the supply could better meet the crazed demand.
Fast forward to now: The sandwich was re-released on the mainland and Hawaii residents can finally get their hands on one starting Sunday, November 17.
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