Honoring Veterans on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

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Older adults who served in the Korean War probably remember it like it was yesterday. The war began on June 25th, 1950 and involved American soldiers helping South Korean soldiers in a war against North Korea. Because of the sacrifices these veterans made to our country, National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day was created. The holiday takes place on July 27th as a way to honor the elders who fought for our country during this war.

Because of what they did for everyone in the United States, it is time to return the favor by showing these elders your appreciation. If you have a veteran in your family, they may appreciate some of the following ideas.

• Write a thank you note. Write a note to express your gratitude for what the elder had to do in the war. It is a small gesture that can mean the world to your elderly loved one.
• Volunteer. If the elder is able to do so, encourage them to volunteer their time and energy to help veterans. This could mean driving them to military events or parades for veterans or donating items or money to veterans in need. If your loved one is unable to volunteer alone, consider hiring a home care provider to offer them the help they need.
• Persuade the elder to talk to other veterans. Your loved one may have a story they would like to share with their fellow vets. This story could be related to their time in the service or about any emotional or physical problems they had after the war was over.
• Take a trip to a memorial. Many towns and cities have memorials that were created as a way to honor the men and women who fought for this country.
• Participate in Take your Senior to School Day. This special day is celebrated throughout the nation. This could include the entire school or just be for one classroom. The elder will have the opportunity to share their military experiences with the younger generations.
• Find out the importance of this day. Sure, you may have heard of this holiday, but do you really understand why it is important? Do your research online or at a library to get a little background information on the war.

Veterans are important members of society and greatly deserve to be honored for their war efforts. Try out these caregiving ideas to help the elder get the appreciation they need.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring home care in Frederick County, VA, please contact the caring staff at LivinRite Home Care. Call Us Today at (703) 369-6677. Serving Northern Virginia, The Valley, and Surrounding Communities

Source:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/07/27/presidential-proclamation-national-korean-war-veterans-armistice-day

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/11/11/veterans-group-wants-return-of-armistice-day.html

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LivinRite is a Medicare certified agency based in Manassas, VA. Since 2003 we have been committed to providing the best home health care available. Our company was started by a registered nurse who still owns and operates the company today. Julie McCormick and Brendan McCormick are co-owners and founders of LivinRite Home Health Services. Between the two of them comes over 35 years of home health care experience. Julie is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Critical Care, Oncology & Infusion Services.

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