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Caring for Veterans Through the End of Life: Caregivers and Loved Ones
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)In this course, you will learn how to support and care for Veterans through the end of life. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate care and support to Veterans and their families.
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Supporting Hidden Helpers in the Classroom
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)This short course is designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of educators and school professionals on the unique needs, strengths, and challenges faced by military caregiving youth.
Learning Pathways & Downloadable Resources
You may see the word "caregiver" repeated in these courses as they were originally created as a resource specific to our military and Veteran caregivers. However, these courses truly apply to everyone. As you explore these topics, replace the word “caregiver” with “family member.”
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Are you caring for a service member or Veteran?
Free Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder
The Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder is a specific set of courses and resources that equip you on your caregiving journey. It also connects you to a community of military caregivers through the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. This program takes you through three easy steps:
• Complete four curated courses designed specifically to support military caregivers.
• Register as a Hidden Hero at hiddenheroes.org to gain access to resources and an entire community of fellow caregivers.
• Access your resources and receive your recognition award and badge.
If you are looking for tools to support you as a caregiver, this is an ideal place to start.
Wondering where to start?
If you’re looking for help in a specific area, take one of our curated learning pathways created specifically to address the needs of our nation's military and Veteran families and caregivers. These pathways, made up of free courses, each leads you through a series of courses that focus on one specific goal. These pathways are different than our Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder program, but you will still a badge at the end of each pathway.
The Basics for Caregivers
Sign up for this short series of on-demand courses to start your learning journey today! Learn about a few of the shared experiences of military and Veteran caregivers, resources available to you and your Veteran through the VA, and how to manage caring for yourself as well as your Veteran and children.
Self-Care for Caregivers
Learn how you can prevent burnout and care for yourself throughout your caregiving journey. After completing all of the courses in this series, you'll receive a "Self-care for Caregivers" digital badge to share on social media and highlight your learning journey.
Suicide Prevention for Caregivers
Military and Veterans caregivers are at an increased risk for suicide and may be caring for someone at-risk as well. It's critical that caregivers, and anyone supporting them, know the simple steps they can take to save a life. This short series of courses provide vital information on suicide prevention within the military-connected community.
Communication Skills for Caregivers
Communication is an essential skill for anyone; however, in your role as a caregiver, it is critical that you know how to communicate with your Veteran, and advocate for yourself and your Veterans' needs.
Understanding Invisible Wounds at Home for Caregivers
In this course, you will learn about the four unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder.
