Positive Impacts Of Visual Improvements

These traditional programs lacked several keys features, e.g. lack of understanding of the military culture, values, unique stressors, etc. As a result, these transitional programs were found not to be effective for service members and lacked a sense of trust and open communication between veterans and social workers. In order to improve the trust and communication between the service member and those involved with providing assistance, traditional transitional programs should be adjusted to appeal to the military population and

A patient complaining of blurred vision, rainbow-colored circles around bright lights, eye and head pain accompanied by nausea, and sudden loss of vision (GRF, 2012) can all signal glaucoma, so educating patients to get treatment as early as possible to avoid further damage is imperative. When working with patients diagnosed with glaucoma it is crucial for a PTA to keep in mind that balance can be an issue because of impaired vision so keeping them safe from falls during exercise is vital, and it may be necessary to use tactile cues in addition to verbal

The debate over the relevance of government funding for veterans with prosthetics within low income families has been brought up once again. According to the Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, in the past year there have been thousands of veterans that have died while waiting for proper treatment for their injuries. Each of these cases involved prolonged suffering of the veteran due to error in the VA system. Furthermore, it begs the question of the actual effectiveness of government funding put towards veteran benefits.

Today the aging population faces many challenges, such as the effects it has on physical, psychological, and social functioning in late life. Aging veterans not only face these challenges, but they also face unique challenges because of their military experience. One unique challenge that they face, is exposure to military trauma which among aging veterans is approximately 85% (U.S Department of Veterans Affairs). This specific trauma faced by military veterans can impact physical, mental, and sociological function. According to Research on Aging Military Veterans, “Combat exposure can lead to poorer health-related and psychosocial quality of life in later years”.

The wars of Iraq and Afghanistan have not only renewed the appreciation for our nation’s military, but it has also raised awareness about the sacrifices and the culture that is produced through the ranks in uniform and also amongst veterans. While it is important to note how the Department of Defense, and The Department of Veteran Affairs have significantly ramped up their efforts to address and identify the transitional problems that affect many veterans, barriers to treatment remain along with the challenge to provide successful outreach through benefits and mental health services to the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), veteran population.

America has failed in providing quality physical and mental health care for veterans who do not have the money or the insurance to pay for it themselves. This paper will attempt to uncover approximately how many veterans actually fall through the cracks by asking simple questions; how many are homeless, how many report having PTSD, how many have a substance abuse disorder, how many end up in divorce because of domestic violence?

Countless men and women of war come home broken and battered daily, not knowing in which direction their lives will turn. There are Veterans who have become Disabled in the wars when they went to fight for the United States of America. After fighting for this country, many Veterans come home to fight physically or emotionally with their battle wounds or mental illnesses created from enduring the stress and pressure or war. Along with the side affects of war, Veterans come home to a health care system that constantly has failed to meet their needs. It is heartrending to watch the health care system fail, when it was designed to protect servicemen, but instead hinders them.

Veterans are winning the war in Afghanistan but, losing the battle at home. Many veterans result from some kind of damage, with mental disability being the most common, because mental and emotional encumbrance comes home with the veterans when they return from war. Many of these affected veterans sign up for an eternal waiting list that does not assure them with the necessary financial help. Leaving them with little or no help, and without the help the veterans integrate the problems into their everyday lives without noticing. The cost for help is very high, that is neglecting veterans to not receive help. Even though Traumatic brain injury is not receiving enough funding, it has caused awareness that there are people that are volunteering to help the veterans the volunteers’ services.

The United States of America has one of the largest military forces on earth, employing nearly 1.5 million active personnel (Armed Forces). However, that number represents more than just a dedicated group; it represents citizens that will eventually become veterans and transition back into civilian life. For some this comes easily, but for others the struggles impede their ability to thrive. These hurdles can include the following: physical and psychological ailments; difficulties finding support; and trouble affording necessary treatment. In order to improve upon this lacking state of veteran care in the U.S., the government needs to expand current services within health care, as well as research new ways to make re-entry into everyday life

Overview of the Assumptions of the Intervention (This Includes Limitations): The research is inconsistent, researchers have failed to acknowledge numerous issues, the lack of advocacy at the state and federal levels, which leads to lack of funding, therefore leading to a low number of these systems being implemented, which leads to disparities in services/treatment/interventions, which overall leads to poor quality of patient care. There is currently an issue with getting veterans to seek these services because they have a whole other added element to their illness (es)…

Veterans are one of our nation’s most cherished assets. They have put their lives on the line to protect us at home and abroad, but for many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they leave the combat zone. Fortunately, there are programs in place to assist veterans who are suffering from physical or mental disability, such as lost limbs and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from their service.

The care for our veteran service men and women has been inadequate since the founding of our nation. The intent of this section is to provide an over view on the history of the military and the policies that have affected our veterans. Additionally, I will address the gaps in current mental and healthcare policies affecting veterans today.

Macular Degeneration is a disease of the eye that gradually causes loss of a person’s central vision. Approximately 1.75 million Americans suffer from vision loss associated with the disease (All About Vision 1). The leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60, Macular Degeneration, exists in two types (National Eye Institute 1). Both the wet and dry versions of the disease have similarities in risk factors, but differ in symptoms and treatments.

     Macular Degeneration is a problem in the part of the eye that controls your sharpest central vision. It is a group of diseases that result in a loss of detailed vision. The brain will not just leave the spot empty, so it learns to fill it in with spotty macular cell damage. People most of the time don't tell their doctors (opthalmologists) about it until it is well in advance.

Vision challenge or impairment is when a person’s degree of seeing is very low and the affected person requires assistance in order to carry out daily routine. Significantly, for one to qualify as visually impaired there must be prove that a person cannot undertake duties by himself without necessary assistance. For a person to qualify as a visually challenged, there must be a prove that the affected eyes cannot be conventionally treated. Visual challenge cannot be corrected by surgery, refractive measures neither by medication and that is why it is termed as visual impairment. The most rampart causes of visual challenge are trauma, degenerative or congenital means and a variety of diseases. In the society,