{"id":718526,"date":"2025-11-22T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=718526"},"modified":"2025-11-22T22:10:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T22:10:50","slug":"nurture-your-soul-with-an-attitude-of-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=718526","title":{"rendered":"Nurture your soul with an attitude of gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tap into gratitude and self-care this National Family Caregivers Month<\/h2>\n

Many components comprise a Veteran\u2019s care: family, peers and dedicated caregivers, to name a few. These elements, often overlapping, are integral to a Veteran\u2019s health and wellness, and they provide critical support. But caregiving also demands a great deal of time and energy, as well as physical and emotional commitment.<\/p>\n

VA understands this; that\u2019s why, this National Family Caregivers Month<\/a>, VA is taking the time to honor the role caregivers <\/a>and families play in a Veteran\u2019s health and wellness. In November, Whole Health<\/a> is sharing tools that support systems can use to improve care\u2014for both the Veteran and themselves.<\/p>\n

A grateful heart<\/h2>\n

Caregiving starts with gratitude, one of the most valuable aspects to overall health and happiness. Studies support this: scientists have found a measurable link between gratitude and positive effects on the body and mind. Naturally, gratitude is central to VA Whole Health\u2019s approach to health care. Being grateful for the help we give and receive fosters a sense of togetherness and community.<\/p>\n

Support for caregivers<\/h2>\n

Gratitude is not a one-way street. In being there for others, self-care can fall to the wayside. Fortunately, the VA Caregiver Support Program<\/a> provides a variety of resources to caregivers of Veterans across the country, including:<\/p>\n