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Sound Generations Expresses Appreciation for Veteran Caregivers

November 9, 2022

On September 16, 2022, as part of its Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy community-building effort, Sound Generations organized and coordinated an event to recognize and celebrate dedicated Veteran caregivers. The Veteran Caregiver Appreciation Day event was held at The Museum of Flight in south Seattle.

People in the museum of flight celebrating Veteran Caregiver Appreciation event on September 16, 2022.

Veteran Caregivers connected with local service providers.

Eighteen devoted participants were able to take a much-needed break and be in community with one another at this event. Guest speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, WA Serves, and Sound Generation’s WeCare Medicare provided a tremendous amount of information regarding their services, programs, and resources available to veterans and their caregivers.

Our Veteran caregivers face many challenges. One expressed their difficulty navigating resources, services, and programs for caregivers and their loved ones. One of the goals of the appreciation event was building stronger connections to community providers.

At the conclusion of Veteran Caregiver Appreciation Day, participants had the opportunity to participate in a docent led tour of the museum. One participant shared, “I really cannot express how much I enjoyed this day and the fellowship involved.”

Sound Generations supports people on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services. For more information about caregiver support services through Sound Generations, call 206-448-3110 or e-mail caregiver@soundgenerations.org.

Contributor Reynald Contajioso coordinates Veterans Caregiver Services at Sound Generations. He can be reached at reynaldc@soundgenerations.org.

The King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy supports programs that connect servicemembers and veterans aged 55 and older to programs and services that help them live healthy, productive, and meaningful lives.

Join the Museum of Flight at their annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, past and present. The presentation takes place on Friday, November 11 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.). It is included with General Admission. Click on the image above for more information.

This article originally appeared in the November 2022 Issue of AgeWise King County.