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3: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver - Heroes Caring for Heroes Series with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 3
3: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver - Heroes Caring for Heroes Series with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 3
3: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver - Heroes Caring for Heroes Series with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 3
Thursday 9th November 2023
Join Jonathan Pruden and the Elliott sisters on UK Health Radio as they discuss the vital role of caregivers in supporting wounded veterans.
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Get the buttons here!Heroes Behind the Scenes: Caregivers and the Wounded Warrior Project
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- The Wounded Warrior Project offers comprehensive support for warriors and their caregivers, providing nearly 20 programs and services.
- Jonathan Pruden emphasized the significance of community engagement, mental wellness, and physical activities in the recovery journey.
- The Wounded Warrior Project focuses on legislative advocacy to ensure that the lessons learned from the past 20 years of combat operations are not lost.
- Civilians can support veterans and their caregivers through volunteering, advocacy, and intentional consumerism.
- This powerful episode sheds light on the unseen heroes of our society and the essential support they need.
We all wear the no perfect people t-shirts and I've worked for government myself. It's hard to have such a beast of a system and for it to, it doesn't matter whether it's healthcare or 25 years in the healthcare system. Trust me. It's, we have the folks that are like, you, you always hope that you get the right person who is like bend over backwards. And whether it's that in the mental health system or we've worked with our mom and trying to support her as she has Parkinson's, it's the same thing. And so I think it's the biggest thing is what I keep hearing is we are here to support you. We want to advocate for you. If you feel like you get stuck, how can we help you get unstuck?
What does it take to care for a hero? In this moving episode of 'Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver,' the Elliott sisters delve into the profound impact of caregivers on wounded veterans. Joined by Jonathan Pruden from the Wounded Warrior Project, they explore the heart-wrenching yet inspiring journey of recovery and support.
Since its inception in 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project has rolled out nearly 20 programs aimed at aiding both veterans and their caregivers, covering everything from mental health to peer support. Jonathan, himself a wounded warrior, sheds light on the vital role that community engagement, mental wellness, and physical activities play in the healing process. He also touches on the importance of legislative advocacy to ensure that hard-earned lessons from combat are not forgotten.
The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as Jonathan emphasizes how civilians can make a difference through volunteering, advocacy, and mindful consumer choices. This episode is a touching tribute to the unseen heroes who dedicate their lives to caring for those who have served. It's an eye-opener on the essential support system that helps veterans reclaim their lives.