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S. 2921, The Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 (2 comments ↓)
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S. 2921 would require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members.
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Dr. Lynne Van Trieste
May 6, 2008, 1:27pm (report abuse)As the wife and mother of two Marines who have been in combat zones six times between them and as a cognitive process professional, I believe this bill is a critical step in creating and sustaining a support network for injured troops and their families. Once someone with a traumatic brain injury leaves the medical system, their support network significantly decreases and the full responsibility of care rests on the family - if there is one. Family members are not trained to deal with the rigors of retraining those with brain injuries and it creates a massive strain on those who provide daily care. This bill is crtical to help in establishing a network of respite and other caregivers. I urge its passage in the near future.
Jay Morris
July 6, 2008, 4:19pm (report abuse)Although I did not care for a wounded veteran, I was a 24/7 caregiver for my mother who was the widow of a veteran. I know the caregiving toll that it took on me financially, emotionally, and socially. I hope this bill is passed very soon. I agree with Dr. Trieste's post above. Once a person leaves the medical system the support network decreases.