Returning Wars' Wounded, Injured, and Ill : A Reference Handbook

by Ainspan, Nathan D.

• ISBN13: 9780313347290
• ISBN10: 0313347298
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-30
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

Thousands of American service members are returning from their tours of duty with physical and/or psychological disabilities. Many - if not most - of these service members will need at least some assistance to adapt to their disabilities and learn how to reintegrate back into civilian life. Also impacted by these disabilities will be the spouse, friends, employers, family members, counselors, and community members of each veteran with a disability. These individuals may not be aware of the ways that their disability is impacting them nor are they knowledgeable about the resources that are available to help them cope with these issues. In addition, many individuals may feel isolated and may be reluctant to acknowledge their difficulties or ask for any assistance. This book will provide veterans with disabilities, their families, friends, and supporters with the knowledge that they are not alone, help them to understand how the disabilities are impacting them, and guide them to information and resources that will help them accommodate the disabilities and reintegrate back into civilian society.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
About the Cover Photo	p. xix
Benefits for Veterans: A Historical Context and Overview of the Current Situation	p. 1
Current Veteran Demographics and Implications for Veterans' Health Care	p. 13
Injuries and Symptoms	p. 30
The Physical and Psychological Impact of Your Injury and Disability	p. 50
Fitness for Duty, Recovery, and Return to Service	p. 67
Finding Employment as a Veteran with a Disability	p. 102
Education Options	p. 139
Disabilities and Injuries among the Members of the National Guard and Reserve Units	p. 160
Impact on Family and Friends	p. 173
Peer Support Services	p. 191
The Psychological Impact of Disabilities	p. 205
Chronology	p. 223
Index	p. 247
About the Editors and Contributors	p. 257
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