EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Veterans and their family caregivers in El Paso had a chance to connect with a wide range of support services as the city partnered with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to host what organizers described as the region\u2019s largest Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo.<\/p>\n
The event was held today in East El Paso to provide veterans and their caregivers with local resources and information, including caregiver assistance, health programs, and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
Linda Mais of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation encouraged veterans who may be unsure about their benefits to attend. <\/p>\n
\u201cFor somebody who has never filed a claim or doesn’t understand their benefits, this is the place to be,\u201d Mais said.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Rotenberry, director of caregiver engagement for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, said the expo also aims to connect caregivers through support networks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do have different networks and support systems in place for caregivers to come together to, whether it’s to bend, or to share, or to connect over a resource or a support system,\u201d Rotenberry said.<\/p>\n
The expo is scheduled to happen again tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Starlight Event Center. <\/p>\n
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