Veteran-Focused Services
Meeting the Unique Needs of Veterans
At The Care Team, our team of caring professionals understands the scope of having a military background and it is our privilege to honor that service with individualized care plans.
Veterans often face challenges related to their service, including emotional and physical trauma, and our expert hospice team works to honor each veteran’s needs through their customized care.
Caring for Veterans
The Care Team Honors Those Who Served
Every veteran has a story marked by sacrifice, resilience, and courage — and for that we are profoundly grateful. Beyond gratitude, these heroes deserve the highest level of care and support as they face an end-of-life illness. Traditions Health aims to recognize the unique needs of veterans and their families.
Some of the Ways We Honor Our Veteran Patients
Assist veterans with Veteran Affairs (VA) benefit questions
Provide medical social workers to assist with psychological, emotional, and social challenges
Provide veteran-to-veteran volunteers (if available)
These volunteer are expertly trained to connect with our veterans receiving hospice care through shared understanding and military experiences
Help veterans and families to obtain lost military medals/citation letters
Educate the community
We work hard to get the word out to veterans in the communities we serve, so they know how to gain access to resources and services near them.
Partner to provide donated handmade comfort items
Partnering with Quilts of Valor® and other community groups allows us to show our appreciation to the veterans we serve by providing donated handmade items like quilts that provide comfort during a veteran’s last days.
Commemorate Veterans Day
Veterans Day provides another opportunity to celebrate our veterans. Activities vary by branch, but often include collaborations with local skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, recognition ceremonies, and more.
Hold pinning ceremonies
We recognize veterans for their service with a pinning ceremony that’s attended by their loved ones—and often, other service members in uniform. During the ceremony, we share details about their service, thank them for their service and award them with a certificate, plaque, and pin.
Volunteer to Help
We ensure our team has the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for our veterans. However, for us to continue providing this level of care, we also rely on volunteers who come from varied military backgrounds, have worked closely with someone who served in the military, or have served in the military themselves. Volunteers often support through different activities, including the following:
- Assist with pinning ceremonies
- Educate the community regarding hospice care for veterans
- Provide support to veterans in hospice and their loved ones
Our Hospice Care Team
The Journey is Easier Together
We are passionate about giving veterans high-quality, compassionate care at the end of their lives and it is our privilege to honor that service with individualized care plans. Under the direction of a physician, The Care Team offers a caring atmosphere that addresses the emotional, and physical well-being of our patients.
In addition to the core members listed and depending on each veteran’s needs, a patient’s individualized care team may also include a hospice health aide, bereavement support services, and volunteers.