This is an interesting experience, more than a Video of the Week, because it is interactive. If you choose the wrong action in this ‘Save A Life’ simulator, the patient dies: http://www.heartrescuenow.com/ If you didn’t do very well, CPR and AED classes are offered in most communities through hospitals, Red Cross, and fire departments, and also through Yavapai College.
The most common disability among veterans is tinnitus, a persistent or intermittent inner sound often due to ear damage – it is also diagnosed in 10% of the general population. Tinnitus affects not only hearing, but sleep, concentration, mental and physical health, and a host of other activities of daily life. For more information on tinnitus and treatments, see: http://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20110524a.asp and the helpful links at: http://www.ncrar.research.va.gov/ForVets/TinnitusSites.asp
PTSD News: Did you know that female veterans may be twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as their male counterparts? A new study suggests different brain/learning paths between the genders may be the reason, see the article at: http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/PTSD-s-effect-on-female-vet The increase in PTSD diagnoses has prompted multiple new studies, attempting to deal with both the causes and potential treatments. Gender is an additional factor in the disease process and symptoms, though both genders of veterans report similar initial denial of their PTSD issues, and avoidance of treatment for fear of appearing weak. The connection between PTSD and homelessness of veterans is discussed in this sobering article: http://www.salon.com/2012/12/04/majority_of_homeless
Not sure what your next steps should be for your education? Which school might be the best value for you? The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has a site to help you compare net costs of various colleges at: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/ A good precaution is to avoid student loans as much as possible, and apply for federal financial aid, GI Bill, and scholarships first. Also consider student employment, federal or VA work study, or part-time employment that will work with your school schedule. Some employers still offer educational benefits, and if you are a displaced or unemployed veteran, there are programs through DES and the VA that might assist you also.
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