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Giving Back to the V.A.

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I made an appointment for one of the local veterans’ charities to come and get some of my step-father’s old medical supplies. He was outfitted quite well by the V.A. Hospital and I know my mother way to keep some of the stuff around in case she needs it herself one day, but for some reason we have doubles of things like a wheelchair, a bath lift, and an elevated toilet seat. I feel like since the items were initially purchased by the V.A., we should make sure they go on to benefit veterans now that we are not using them.

I know the V.A. Hospitals get a lot of criticism and it is true that when my step-father went down for his appointments there was more waiting around than actual time with the doctor. Some medical procedures took too long to book, and I often wondered if they really ever got his meds properly balanced. Still, he had most of what he needed, sis not worry about the cost of prescriptions, and knew a trip to the hospital would not bankrupt him. He felt secure in his old age. There is something to say for that. And so, I want to give back to the organization is some small way.

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