VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)

Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags" explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms.

Why aren’t veterans joining the American Legion?

Young vets who are raising kids don’t have the time.

What do coins left on military gravestones mean?

Each piece of change represents a different way someone is trying to communicate with the loved ones of those who’ve served

10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask

Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly lists the 10 questions that would make a vet's (and owner's) life much easier — if only pet owners would ask them.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Effective Are PTSD Treatments for Veterans?

Though many treatments for PTSD can alleviate symptoms, veterans continue to meet the criteria for the disorder

Why Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Formal and informal neighborhood social organization: Which promotes better resident health?

Residential neighborhoods have an effect on residents’ health, according to increasing research in h...

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

5 Essential Steps to Becoming a Social Organization

Allowing access to key individuals in multiple departments in your organization while maintaining centralized control in a single, cohesive dashboard<br>The benefits of using real social data to inform enterprise-level business decisions and shorten the sales cycle<br>How to take advantage of a robust ecosystem that includes 100+ app integrations that support specific business solutions

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.