Ray & Pat
Dempsey
Dennis & Donna
Joyner
Alexis & Jason
Courneen
Brad & Donna
Barton
Dave & Yvonne
Riley
Mary Ann
Keckler
MEET AMERICA'S UNSUNG HEROES
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Children
Over
18
Under 12
12-18
THE UNSUNG HEROES INITIATIVE
Family caregivers are one of the most critical components of a severely disabled veteran’s recovery and rehabilitation, helping them live to their highest potential. Yet the American public is largely unaware of the sacrifices these men and women make on a daily basis.
The Unsung Heroes Initiative is DAV's national campaign to bring awareness to the selfless service of the nation's veteran caregivers, as well as the many unique challenges - and in some cases, inequities - they face.
Who cares for America's severely disabled veterans? According to DAV's 2017 Veteran Family Caregiver Survey, the following breakdown represents the makeup of today's veteran caregiver population.
4% have been a caregiver for 1 year or less
How long caregivers have served
84.3%
female
15.7%
male
91.2%
female
8.8%
male
Gender (Pre-9/11)
Gender (Post-9/11)
