Veterans

Editor’s note: Alzheimer’s Disease has long been known as the cruelest disease, because it robs caregivers of connection to their loved one’s mind and spirit while the physical body remains. In this story, retired Florida registered nurse and entertainer Marti Wilson tells the remarkable story of the closing chapters of her late husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s – and the rare gift of a goodbye that he was able to leave her with. Marti Wilson is known on stage as Lili Rose, and may be familiar to Florida audiences from her years of performing at Rosie O’Grady’s at Church Street Station in Orlando as well in many other Florida venues. Today she lives in Ellenton, Fla., near the Manatee River.

Join us for July 3 game at Appalachian Power Park

The tournament is open to the public in addition to veterans

AARP Kentucky is seeking volunteers for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Louisville, July 11-16.

AARP Oklahoma is hosting military appreciation night at the Tulsa Drillers minor-league baseball game on Saturday, July 6; service members and veterans will receive two free tickets for field reserved seats with a military ID.

This article was writen by Darline Goyea, Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist, for the Defense Health Agency.

Five organizations known for helping this nation’s military veterans have come together to sponsor a Veterans Golf Tournament at Kendrick Golf Course in Sheridan, June 15. Registration for the event ends June 7.

AARP Idaho salutes those who have served and still serve.

Would you like to preserve a veteran's story in the Library of Congress?

The following edition of Veterans Corner is written by AARP volunteer and Navy Veteran Brian Smith.