Memory Issues
Everybody forgets where they put the car once in a while. But when it becomes the norm, it is a problem.
Everybody “checks out” when someone else is talking, once in a while. But when you can’t remember things people tell you or ask you to do on a regular basis, it is a problem.
When you forget why you walked into a room, or what you wanted from the store, etc., it may be a sign that it is time to learn some new skills to get your focus, attention and memory back.
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The first step is to recognize the problem. The second is to get some help from people who are used to vets with the same issues. Let them help you get back to your best.
You may also want to take a look at the pages on TBI, Confusion, Concentration and PTSD.
- Type “Memory” in the search box at Find Help.org to find free or low-cost professional help
- Veterans Families United has lots of information and resources on Memory and other topics.
- HelpPro has a therapist locator.
- Psychology Today has a list of therapists across the country.
Non-VA Local Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Please feel free to use the check sheets Before, During and After the Medical Appointment and Choosing a Medical Service Provider to help you in your search for the best help for your individual circumstances.
In addition, there may be other federal, state and local government or private resources for your individual needs.
VA, Government, and Organization Help
Know A Vet? presents this information and these national resource directories, not as a recommendation of any specific service or provider, but as a starting point for your own research.
Clicking here will bring you to a database of other VA services you can locate by zip code.
Please also check out our page on Filing Claims. We recommend that you do NOT file claims on your own. If you do not file exactly the way the VA looks for information, it can take literally years for your claim to go back and forth before approval or denial.
The other resources listed, such as your local Veterans Service Office (names vary by county), VSO counselor, VFW, etc., will help you determine what you are eligible for and file correctly for results in as little as a few weeks.
Learn More – Get More
Learn more about what it feels like to live your best life. Go to our Self Help page to explore other issues that can bring you “All The Way Home.”
Also, check out the Claims and Appeals topic to maximize compensation and benefits for yourself AND your loved ones.
It’s your turn to get your best life back! You EARNED it with your service!
