Warrior Care – A Virtual Show of Strength

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Warrior Care Month Recognition

Join me in recognizing Warrior Care Month, an important Department-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others who support them. Established in 2008, the annual Warrior Care Month recognition occurs each November. The theme of this year's observance is "Virtual Show of Strength."

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 11/9/2021
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Warrior Care – A Virtual Show of Strength | Warrior Care

Caregiver 1

Suggested social media content: There are Caregiver support programs at each military installation. Support programs include mental health counseling, non-medical counseling, health and wellness coaching, financial guidance, peer forums, and more. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Care-Coordination/Recovery-Coordination/ #MilitaryCaregiver #VirtualShowofStrength

Warrior Care 6

Suggested social media content: "The National Resource Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state, and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration, including adaptive sports, education, and employment opportunities. https://nrd.gov/ #WarriorCareMonth #VirtualShowofStrength"

Warrior Care 5

Suggested social media content: "Shout out to the Wounded Warriors taking charge of their recovery and pushing their limits by participating in adaptive sports. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/wounded-warriors/the-road-ahead/the-power-of-adaptive-sports/ #WarriorCareMonth #MilitaryAdaptiveSports #MASP #VirtualShowofStrength"

Women Warriors Podcast

Suggested social media content: “There is a new resource available for women warriors! The #DHA Connected Health Branch has published a new podcast called “Wise Health for Women Warriors” to provide support on women’s health topics like intimate partner violence, postpartum depression, and female readiness, just to name a few. Head to iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wise-health-for-women-warriors/id1586178460) or where ever you get your podcast to listen."

Warrior Care 4

Suggested social media content: “The #DOD has no higher priority than caring for the wounded, ill, and injured service members who show unmatched and inspiring courage, strength, resilience, and commitment. This November’s #WarriorCareMonth theme is a #VirtualShowofStrength, recognizing how #WoundedWarriors are building connections even during the COVID pandemic. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/”

Warrior Care 2

Suggested social media content: “Building connections, sharing resources, and finding strength together helps #WoundedWarriors fight isolation and know they aren’t alone. #WarriorCareMonth is a time for everyone to familiarize themselves with the programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their caregivers. https://www.health.mil/warriorcare”

Warrior Care 1

Suggested social media content: "Military Adaptive Sports Programs provide reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured service members to improve their physical and mental quality of life throughout the continuum of recovery and transition. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/carecoordination/masp/ #WarriorCareMonth #MilitaryAdaptiveSports #MASP #VirtualShowofStrength"

Caregiver 3

Suggested social media content: “Operation Warfighter is an internship program that matches qualified wounded, ill, and injured service members with non-funded federal internships in order for them to gain valuable work experience during their recovery and rehabilitation. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/carecoordination/operation-warfighter/ #WarriorCareMonth #OWF #VirtualShowofStrength

Caregiver 2

Suggested social media content: "Warrior Care's Military Caregiver Support provides resources and information exclusively for military caregivers who assist wounded, ill, and/or injured Service members with activities of daily living. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/caregiver-resources #MilitaryCaregiver #VirtualShowofStrength"

Warrior Care 3

Suggested social media content: "Adaptive Sports can inspire recovery and physical fitness and encourage new opportunities for growth and achievement. The NRD provides access to over 1,800 resources for adaptive sports. https://nrd.gov/ #WarriorCareMonth #VirtualShowofStrength"

Caregiver 4

Suggested social media content: "During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor and thank military and veteran #caregivers for the work they do behind the scenes, like providing service members and their families with emotional support or managing their medical care. Check out the #MilitaryOneSource Caregiver Resource Guide: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/caregivers/caregivers-resources/ #MilitaryCaregiver #VirtualShowofStrength"

Warrior Care

DOD has no higher priority than caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and the caregivers who support them.