AARP offers free resources for military caregivers grappling with stress, suicidal thoughts

AARP is offering free resources for military caregivers who are grappling with stress or suicidal thoughts.

A new study by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found that 1 in 4 military caregivers have had suicidal thoughts. More than two decades of war and the high percentage of injuries and illnesses have created a younger population of caregivers (compared to civilian caregivers) focused on Veterans with long-term medical conditions….continue reading this article here

Article by: Aaron Kassraie

Photo by: Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs

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