Posts by Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO
Memorial Day: Much More than the ‘Start of Summer’
Turn on the TV between now and the end of the month and you’ll see a never-ending montage of thirst- quenching drinks, beach volleyball and sizzling sausages signaling the “unofficial start of summer.” But Memorial Day is much more than a 3-day weekend that welcomes us to a period of warmer weather, and the people…
Read MorePandemic Wreaks Havoc on Veterans’ Records Requests
“Frustration” is undoubtedly the word that has to come to mind to Veterans and family members who have requested military service records in the past year. And, as with so many things recently, the primary culprit is the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Archives and Records Administration is responsible for maintaining all military service records through…
Read MoreThe Surviving Spouse: Finding Your New Normal
Losing a spouse changes the life that a person knows. What was normal is no longer an option. “Death of a spouse” is listed as No. 1 on the Stress Index Scale and is considered one of life’s most devastating events. The physical and emotional effects of losing a spouse range from trouble sleeping and…
Read MoreThe Forgotten War We Remember
It seems impossible to believe, but in a war where more than 5 million of its citizens served in the Armed Forces, a conflict could be deemed America’s “forgotten war.” However, that’s primarily the case with the Korean War, which began more than 70 years ago. In fact, if it weren’t for the enduring stamina…
Read MoreHow Home Care Services Benefit Aging Heroes
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam, but for the more than 2.7 million Americans that served in Vietnam, their homecoming was less than welcoming. Vietnam Veterans returned to a society that was torn apart by debate over the Vietnam War. Instead of being honored with parades, they were…
Read MoreA Heart-Healthy Focus for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and has held this position for the last 20 years. With medical advances, the hope was a decline in cases, but they have nearly doubled from 271 million in 1990 to 523 million in 2019, and the number of…
Read More6 Ways Seniors Can Live Their Best Life in 2021
Following an eventful – to say the least – 2020, most of us are ready for things to get back to the way they were before the COVID-19 pandemic struck early in the year. While there appears to be good news on the vaccine front, we still need to be patient and follow the…
Read More5-Star Program – Coming Soon!
Teaming up with quality providers is the single most critical component of our Mission to help our nation’s aging heroes get the quality home care they need when they need it. In an effort to continuously provide our partners with services and resources unmatched in quality and value, Veterans Care Coordination is excited to…
Read MoreSix Years in a Row! VCC Named a St. Louis Top Workplace
We are honored to announce that Veterans Care Coordination has been named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post Dispatch for the sixth year in a row! This is especially important to us because our employees nominate VCC through a survey that rates their workplace culture. This year’s winners list includes 140 St. Louis area employers ranked based…
Read MorePODCAST: Client Care – Protection and Peace of Mind
For many families, finding quality home care for aging loved ones can be challenging. For eligible Veterans and their families, the VA Pension with Aid and Attendance can help, but in some cases it can also complicate the matter. Our Client Care team provides ongoing services that help families monitor the quality of care…
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