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Veteran-Directed Care is for Veterans who need assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing and getting dressed) or instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., fixing meals); are isolated, or their caregiver is experiencing burden.

Veterans in this program are given a flexible budget for services that can be managed by the Veteran or the family caregiver. Veteran-Directed Care can be used to help Veterans continue to live at home or in their community.

Eligibility: VDC is part of the Veterans Health Administration Standard Medical Benefits Package. The program is available to Veterans who are in need of nursing home level of care, regardless of service connection or wartime era.

Go to the Aging Resources website (agingresources.org) for complete details regarding this VA Health Administration program for all veterans, service-connected or otherwise.

In keeping with what the above is all about, please look at another resource that is useful on aging known as "Elder Affairs" (official State of Florida organization). They have a quarterly newsletter called "Aging Outlook" and is distributed electronically, directly to subscribers’ emails. The next issue is expected in late Spring 2023.  For now, click on the button below to review the Winter 2022 issue.  It's very enlightening and useful, even if you are not concerned about aging at the moment, eventually, all of our members will face this issue if not already.
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Have you or your favorite veteran been naughty or nice this year?

While there are many military-oriented websites online with thousands of potential gifts to buy, there is a website that categorizes many unique military items that you might want to consider as a gift (to yourself or your veteran).  While GLVFA does not specifically advocate one commercial website over any other, the very unique items available at this particular website might be worth a look.  In this section, "Veteran News", passing along this "news" based on the uniqueness of the military items offered. Many of these items would make great gifts for the holiday season.
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​GLVFA tech guy Mike went to a car show over the weekend and came across a very patriotic motorcycle owned by a Navy vet who went over the top with his patriotic decor on the bike.  I thought I would share some pictures with our members here,
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Annual Emmy-winning program shares the stories of America’s greatest heroes from World War II to the present day. Narrated by celebrities and noted Americans, these are the stories that inspire and unite us, reminding us of who we are at our very best.   The 2021 program is being streamed on You Tube and is over 2 hours long.  The many stories of valor are worth your taking time to watch and will well up emotion inside your heart.  When the 2022 program is available (filmed a few weeks ago in Washington DC), it will be made available here.  In honor of Dec 7th, this program will renew your pride in being an American.
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GLVFA has begun to campaign on behalf of the brick pavers program associated with the memorial wall project.   We have added a new honor roll section to recognize members and friends who have purchased a brick paver to commemorate their time in military service or to honor a loved one who served.

Please consider purchasing a paver brick to help support our association achieve its goal in building a memorial wall complete with a beautiful walkway honoring your time (or loved one) in service.   

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Amongst the many great offers given to veterans on Veterans Day 2022, there are a few notables we would like to highlight for you.

Texas Roadhouse – November 11, 2022
On November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closest Texas Roadhouse and pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.

This is a notable deal!  Why?  Because Texas Roadhouse (on rt 50/Cortez Blvd) is goving everyone a free meal voucher which you can use whenever you desire in the future.  This deal is like a free gift certificate!  But be mindful of the timeline -- they are only handing out the free vouchers between 11-2.   

Denny’s – November 11, 2022
On November 11, Denny’s will be offering any Veterans or active-duty military with a valid ID a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon.

What's more American that baseball and apple pie?   Denny's has been offering their Grand Slam Veteans Day meal for many years now.  

GLVFA Golf Event Golfers and Volunteers:  
This deal begins at 5am which means if you want to have a complete breakfast before the golf event, this is an opportunity you can take advantage of.  Not that the GLVFA breakfast sandwiches and donuts aren't great, this is simply an opportunity for you to participate in a free full breakfast meal if you so chose to do so.  

Golden Corral – November 14, 2022
Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 14 from 5pm – close. Golden Corral will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.

This has been a continuing tradition with Golden Corral.  For this year, the free veteran meal is for MONDAY, the 14th!   Please make a note of this date/time. 

GLVFA Golf Event Golfers and Volunteers:
If you are participating in the GLVFA gold event on Nov 11th and cannot take advantage of the free food offers during the day, this is a great freebie for you!  Make plans for Monday the 14th and have a free buffet meal while talking about your game on Veterans Day!

-- Hope everyone can enjoy a freebiue or two, you deserve it!

For a Full List of Offers,  Click Here:  Veterans_Day_Local
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The U.S. Department of Labor maintains a website to support one of their programs knowns as " e-VETS Resource Advisor" (online resource advisor).  The e-VETS Resource Advisor assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics, including:
  • Benefits and Compensation
  • Education and Training
  • Employment
  • Family and Caregiver Support
  • Health
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Housing
  • Transportation and Travel
  • Other Services and Resources
  • State-Specific Information and Resources

Although GLVFA members are fortunate to have our own resource advisor (see previous news posting on that), members can also easily find answers to common questions and retrieve useful information on the above listed topics and much more by visiting the following website:

elaws - e-VETS Resource Advisor (dol.gov)

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Did you know there is a small piece of WW2 history right here in our GLVF back yard?   Most people don't know that there is a bunker located near Brooksville airport which was built as part of the new Brooksville Army airfield in 1942.  Those of you who have driven by the bunker and noticed it probably thought it was an old storage bunker.   Good guess but it wasn't used for that.  What it was used for, from a historical perspective, is now being brought to light as an upcoming Hernando County war memorial.  

And watch this You Tube video to see the bunker up close as well as given a nice history lesson from a local You Tuber:

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