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Statistics according to the National Center for PTS
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When combat veterans with PTSD or a Traumatic Brain Injury return home, their transition into civilian life can be extremely challenging. Often war has forever changed these veterans, which often makes the elation of their apparent safe return short lived. Most spouses have no idea how their lives will change and receive little if any information on what to expect. Often veterans with PTSD exhibit symptoms such as memory loss, aggression, alcoholism and violence.
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The spouse is the closest to the veteran and in the greatest position of helping to manage the PTSD and TBI symptoms. Education is vital for the spouse who provides caregiver support and lessens the chance they and their families will become one of the devastating statistics associated with combat veterans.
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About Hearts of Patriots
When veterans return suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury or both, their transition into civilian can be especially difficult. Co-founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with invisible wounds of war. |
Our mission is to provide education, resources and support to these hidden heroes. We are committed to helping spouses of veterans with PTSD and TBI care for themselves, because we know that self-care is essential to caring for others.
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Contactemail denise@vetspouse.org
PHONE: 440-477-4704 MAIL: Hearts of Patriots 101 Denison Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 |
South Carolina Location
email: megan@vetspouse.org MAIL: Megan Cain 113 Pink Camellia Lane, Lexington, S.C. 29072 |