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By Mary Peter It’s a pretty good lesson in life to avoid judging anything based only on what you may have seen or heard. That’s why some of the common misconceptions about service dogs and the veterans they serve is worth discussing. For those who are blind and need a
The process of managing disability claims can be intricate and challenging. It is not uncommon for veterans to overlook key details. This was evident in my initial 10% designation. Many years later, with guidance from an experienced former VA employee, my rating escalated to 80%; however, this was after a
GAMERS BRIGADE By Derek Waterford Video game addiction can have significant impacts on an individual’s life, affecting their health, relationships, and productivity. Addressing this issue requires a balanced and strategic approach. Here are some effective tips to combat video game addiction: Recognize the Problem – Understanding and acknowledging that there
By Kurt Waterstradt Food, the glue of humanity, is a survival need, community builder, and connection to nature. It’s omnipresent in celebration and sorrow. A family recipe is a preserved ancestry that’s celebrated as delicious, enticing aromas float from the kitchen during holiday gatherings. Let’s not forget about the ubiquitous
Urban Harvest Tips What are your needs? Don’t grow just for the sake of it. What is your budget? What are your food needs? What do you eat consistently? How much time do you want to dedicate? How many people does this need to support? Like so many aspects
K9 CORNER By Mary Peter When teaching veterans how to train the K9 that becomes his or her service dog, veterans must ensure that, when in public places their dog is wearing its vest at all times. It is especially important for the veteran and the K9 so that service
BYWAYS By Kurt Waterstradt I have a serious sweet tooth and I love cereal. Obviously, this isn’t good for my overall health, but it’s something I’ve tried to manage, with some success, since I was a kid. Well, not as a kid, but as an adult near the midpoint of
The benefit of human-animal bond for Veterans has a long history in the United States. Animal-assisted therapy dates back to at least 1919 when dogs were part of therapeutic interventions for psychiatric patients. Since then, dogs have assisted physically disabled veterans, participated in a variety of animal-assisted programs, helped rehabilitate
The Why I had a for-profit dog training business for 27 years when suddenly, there was an influx of veterans showing up. I saw they were struggling, and as I worked with them, I found they all had PTSD at different levels of severity. I realized then that our veterans
By Kurt Waterstradt There’s a special bond between a person and their pet(s). They become family, but not like the family that only visits on the holidays or sends the obligatory birthday card. Pets become the stalwart family member that’s always there for you. No matter what’s happening, happy or
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