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This Hero says, “I have appreciated the journey.”

Gerald E. Talbot - Civil and Human Rights Advocate, Legislator

ACHCA nominates Administrators Melissa Graham and Brad Peck for the 2023 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award (Clone)

Serving our country as an expert in the care and support of the “big planes”

A sailor who saw the world and built the future for others

MVH Presented with 2021 Award for Excellence in Injury Management by MEMIC

A caring steward of his family, church, and community

A Radio Operator Who Lived Off the Land

From the Foothills of Katahdin to Air Force Service

Serving to Ensure Security

A Serviceman from the Maine Woods

Maine Veterans’ Homes Administrator Greg Urban Accepts ‘Gold Excellence in Quality’ Award from AHCA/NCAL on behalf of MVH Bangor

An Augusta Son Translates for Troops in Europe

Language Expertise in Service to Our Country

Veteran Grew Up On Maine Reservation

From the MVH Pharmacy: Sunscreen

Sheridan Native Has Fond Childhood Memories With Twin

Veteran Cherishes Time Served In Military

Five Tasks Seniors Say They Need Help With Most

Portland Native Has Met Many Pro Athletes

Veteran Helped Fight German Forces in WWII

Young Nurse Had to Convince Military To Let Her In

Common Health Concerns for Seniors

Life Comes Full Circle for Navy Veteran at Family Farm

Are Hearing Loss and Dementia Related? What You Need to Know

Navy Veteran is Guitar Connoisseur

Air Force Veteran Enlisted Three Days After High School Graduation

What Activities Would Your Loved One With Dementia Enjoy?

Marine Veteran Met President Roosevelt and Worked Atop Empire State Building

Navy Veteran is Proud of His French Canadian Roots

Army Veteran Inspired to Join Military By Brothers

Six Signs Your Loved One Would Benefit From Assisted Living

Army Veteran Helped Fellow Soldiers as Physical Therapist

Navy Veteran is One Of Caribou's Biggest Supporters

Your Loved One Had a Stroke - What Kind of Care is Best?

Army Veteran Served During Vietnam, Was Offered Purple Hearts

Army Veteran Who Grew Up As Orphan Find Much Success

What is Person-Centered Care and Why Is It Important?

Twenty-Year Air Force Veteran is Also Published Author

Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Goes On To Be Special Education Teacher

Maine Veteran Made Life Long Friends in the Service

Army Veteran is Family Man, Teacher, Superintendent, and Inn Owner

Is it Time for Assisted Living for Parent?

Veteran Becomes Engineer, Teacher Overseas

Air Force Veteran's Military Assignment Leads to nearly 40-Year Career

Five Tips You Need to Best Manage Your Parent’s Medication

Army Veteran Has Always Had Passion for Cars

What is Therapy Like at Maine Veterans’ Homes?

WWII Navy Veteran Witnessed Surrender of the Japanese

Duke Blue Devel Goes On To Be Naval Pilot

Army Serviceman is a Construction Worker 'Through and Through'

Help Your Loved One Feel At Home In Assisted Living

Army Veteran Grew Up Working on Farms

Coastie Worked at Maine Staples in Downeast Maine

Veterans, Loved Ones: It’s Time to Get Paperwork in Order

Marine Goes On To Be An Ocean Scientist

Veteran Has Much Pride For Life He Made

Army Veteran Protected General McArthur

Basketball Was the Name of the Game for This Army Veteran

Veteran Becomes Teacher, Just Like His Parents

Air Force Veteran Says He'd Serve His Country Again If He Could

Volunteer Supports Veterans, Even During COVID

Korean War Veteran Served as Chief of Passamaquoddy Tribe

Online Games, Social Media and More: Stay In Touch With Your Loved One

Air Force Veteran Spent Nearly Three Decades Serving

Navy Veteran Served in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam

Veteran, Mr. T, Says Military Was Best Time of His Life

The Effects of Dementia on Your Sleep Cycle

Marine Corps Veteran Serves 21 Years

22-Year Navy Veteran Loves Family, Boxing, and Dancing

Navy Veteran Grateful for Assignment of Seabee

My Parent Needs Care. What Do I Do First?

Marine Injured in Vietnam Earns Purple Heart, Gold Star

Army Veteran, Woodsman is Dedicated Family Man

When to Look for Alzheimer’s Care

Air Force Veteran Dedicated Life to the Environment

Does My Parent Need In-Home Care or a Nursing Home?

Army Veteran Served as Medic

Franco American Veteran Served in Paris During WWII

Navy Veteran Proud to be Descendent of Roger Williams

Army Veteran Worked in Great Woods of Northern Maine

9 Questions to Ask Before a Short Term Skilled Care Stay

Navy Veteran Born on Veterans Day, in Town of Freedom

Norway Native Loves Travel by Land and Air

MVH Honors Crew of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor Veteran From Maine

Six Ways to Help a Parent With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Vietnam Veteran Proud to Work for Local Grocery Store for Four Decades

Family is Everything To County Native and Army Veteran

Waterville Native Grew Up With 13 Siblings

Starting The Conversation On Care For Your Parent

Veteran Worked at Naval Research Lab

Short Term Skilled Nursing Care: Four Myths vs. Facts

Veteran Served 23 Years in Navy and Coast Guard

MVH Recognized for Workplace Health Achievement

Service in Military Publication Leads to Career in Maine News

Marine Combines Art and Law Enforcement for Fulfilling Career

Thorndike Native Enlisted in Army, Loved the Wyoming Mountains

Dad Can’t Live at Home Alone Anymore. What Are His Care Options?

Army Veteran Looked Forward to Mail Call While in Vietnam

Canada Native Makes Life For Himself in Maine

Love Brings Army Veteran to Maine

WWII Veteran Worked in Farming, Lumber and Boat Building Businesses

PTSD in Older Veterans: What You Should Know

Three Easy Ways to Add Physical Activity into Everyday Life

Air Force Veteran Loved Going on Training Flights over Boston Harbor

How Do I Get My Military Discharge Papers?

How to Choose: Skilled Nursing Home vs At-Home Recovery for My Parent

Army Veteran Goes on to Serve as Minister, VFW Chaplain

How to Help My Children Understand Dementia

Veteran Named After Apple Variety At Family Farm

Air Force Veteran Went On To Work For NASA

Aroostook County Roots Go Deep for Air Force Veteran

What Happens When Your Loved One Needs Care?

Army Veteran Had Accomplished Career As Nurse

Veteran Helps Found Maine Ski Area

The Holidays: My Loved One Has Dementia

Staying Active During COVID: How MVH Residents are Keeping Busy

A Home Cooked Meal is the Way to This Veteran's Heart

Irishman Finds Opportunity in America With U.S. Military

Navy Veteran Has Small Town Roots

Cell Phones and Your Loved One in Nursing Care - What are the Benefits?

Rumford Native Served In Navy And Army National Guard

Woman's Army Corps Veteran Made Wedding Dress Out Of Parachute

Marine, Proud Dartmouth Grad Enjoyed Career in Teaching

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: What's the Difference?

Army Veteran Became Elite Maine Guide

There When You Need Them: National Guard Keeps Healthcare Workers Safe

Twenty-Year Air Force Veteran Falls In Love With Maine

Educator's Career Put On Hold To Serve In Army

Supporter of Maine Vets 5K Raises More Than $1,000

Downeast Native Grew up Raking Blueberries, Eating Fresh Caught Trout

GI Bill Aids Army Veteran in Getting Law Degree

Family, Planes, Golf And More: Army Veteran Has Many Passions

Machias Native Working As Teacher is Drafted into Army

History of State Veterans Homes

Service in Army Made It Easy For Veteran to Find Work in Waterville

MVH Helps CNA Students Through Pandemic

Korean War Veteran Returns Home To Raise Family in Aroostook County

Young Portlander Volunteers To Go To Vietnam

10 Tips for Meaningful Visits at the Nursing Home

Does My Parent Need Assisted Living or Long-Term Care?

Air Force Veteran Trained Military Dogs

How to Compare Nursing Homes in Maine

Lubec Native Finds Love in Radio Before, During and After Military

Air Force Veteran Served as Morse Code Operator

What Questions Should You Ask When Choosing A Senior Living Community?

Cony Athlete Enlists in Marine Corps

Vietnam Veteran Recalls Challenges of War

Korean War Veteran: Athlete, Teacher and Family Man

Veteran Pilot Will Always Dream of Flying

Korean War Veteran Drives Truck During Service and After

Bangor Woman Finds Opportunity in Coast Guard

From Rumford to Vietnam and Back Home Again

Navy Veteran Spends Life Sharing Artistic Talent

Aroostook Native Drafted While in High School

Music Loving Navy Veteran Worked in Paper Mill Industry

Celebrating a Century - Veteran turns 100

Old Town Native Serves at Bangor Air Force Base

Army Veteran, POW is Natural Leader

Vietnam Veteran Helped Others with PTSD

Steelworker is Drafted into Army, Becomes Paratrooper

Army Veteran from Downeast Drafted Twice

Veteran, Nurse, Only Ever Wanted to Care for Others

Career Has Veteran Teaching, Boating and Working for Cosmetics Queen

Veteran Completes Two Tours in Vietnam

Air Force Veteran Goes On To Serve In Community Government

Augusta Boy Joins Navy, Becomes Grocer in Hometown

Navy Veteran Marries High School Sweetheart

Navy Veteran Saw World through Military Service

Veteran Meets Love of His Life During Service

Herb Hallowell: Army Veteran, Yodeler and Dancer

Veteran Earned Wings For Parachuting Out of Plane to Save Own Life

Veteran Left School after Eighth Grade for Work

WAAC Veteran Drove Jeep on Experimental Grounds

Vietnam Veteran Finds Joy in Volunteering at MVH

Army Veteran Has Good Taste In Nice Cars

Navy Veteran Recognizes Importance of Service

MVH Activities: The Sky is the Limit

Army Veteran Served Nearly 40 Years

Military Takes Veteran All Over the U.S.

Roller Skating Army Veteran Proud to Have Served

Proud Marine Recognized By His Country

Navy Veteran, Mill Worker Cherishes 72-year Marriage

Navy Veteran: Hall of Fame B-Ball Player, Summer Camp Founder and More

Find Your Passion, Work with Veterans

Army Veteran Pursues Teaching, Chef Work

Respite Offers Relief for Caregivers

Drafted Army Veteran Has Career as Pharmacist

Do Veterans Get Free Nursing Home Care?

Army Veteran Goes On To Be Minister

Veterans' Home Partners With College to Train Nurses

How Does My Veteran Parent Get Long-Term Care Benefits?

What To Do When Dad Refuses Rehab After Surgery

Veteran: From Cattle Farmer to Coast Guard

Who is Eligible for Admission to MVH?

Keep Your Vet in the Game with Daily Rehab

Veteran Saw Flag Rise at Iwo Jima

Should You Pre-Book Rehab Therapy Before Surgery?

Vet Has Fond Memories of Childhood Despite Hardships

Veteran Goes On To Have Career with Chicago Fire Dept.