This is one of the most comprehensive references available that outlines the range of resources, insights, and experiences that center on military veterans. It offers a combination of real-life stories on resilience and solutions to the problems that many veterans who live with disabling conditions face, from unemployment to infertily. Any veteran advocate, family member, and caregiver who has questions regarding next steps or options that offers way to help a veteran in need should keep a copy of this book on hand.

Framework for reintegration and resilience for service members and veterans /Rory A. Cooper, Paul F. Pasquina, and Douglas A. Etter -- Physical medicine and rehabilitation / Adam J. Susmarski -- The promise of the future : assistive technology, transportation, and emerging technologies / Rosemarie Cooper, Cheng-Shiu (Joshua) Chung, John Coltellaro, Christina LaCroix, Amy Lane, Alissa Ling, Amanda Reinsfelder, Benjamin Salatin, and Goeran Fiedler -- Psychosocial factors in reintegration / Michelle L. Sporner and Anne E. Barry -- Spirituality and reintegration : building strength, fortitude, optimism, and connection / Douglas A. Etter, Amy Mountain, and Audrey Schoomaker -- The role of friends and family in reintegration : building insights and strategies that promote reintegration and resiliency / Christina Berchock Shook -- Sexuality and intimacy / Stanley H. Ducharme, Rebecca P. Cameron, and Linda R. Mona -- The role of sports and recreation in promoting successful reintegration / Rory A. Cooper, Michael Mushett, and Thomas Williams -- Virtual reality and telemedicine to support reintegration and health maintenance -- Deepan C. kamaraj and Rory A. Cooper -- Community/ peer support and services / Al Condeluci, Rory A. Cooper, Melva Gooden-Ledbetter, and D. Joshua Marino -- Financial management / Daniel J. Fisher, Joseph A. Wineman, and Randy Levander -- Education and employment / Mary R. Goldberg, Anne E. Barry, Maria Milleville, Michelle L. Sporner, Ron Drach, Allen Lewis, and Brian Bilski -- Accessible homes, communities, and transportation / Carol Peredo Lopez, Lavinia Fici Pasquina, Amanda McAlpine, Patrick Rakszawaski, Steve Bucha, and Paul F. Pasquina -- Overview of military and veteran resources / Rory A. Cooper -- The role of service organizations and volunteers / S. Elaine Eitler and William M. Lake -- Culture and reintegration of veterans / Allen Lewis, Seth Messinger, Twylla Kirchen, Jeanne Wenos, and Shelly Brown -- Summary / Rory A. Cooper.