VA helps Veterans with Parkinson's disease
If
you’re a Veteran with Parkinson’s disease, VA has specialized medical
care and financial assistance for you. Your caregivers can get help and
support through the VA Caregiver Support Program. And you may also be
eligible to participate in clinical trials and other research
opportunities.
Lung cancer screening can save your live
Lung
cancer may not cause symptoms until it spreads to other parts of the
body, making it more difficult to treat. If you are 50 to 80 years old,
smoke tobacco or quit within the past 15 years, or smoked the equivalent
of a pack a day for 20 years, you may qualify for a screening in VA.
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Can you retrain your brain?
VA
researchers are studying how different brain training exercises can
help Veterans who have problems with thinking, learning and
remembering. Getting regular sleep, eating healthy, exercising and
avoiding alcohol and other substances can also help.
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Veterans with HIV/AIDS find
help at VA
Did you know that more than 31,000 Veterans with HIV receive care from VA? They can get the best medications to keep their viral
load undetectable. If you’ve never been tested for HIV, ask your provider about it at your
next appointment.
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