The Wounded Warrior--Special Issues for Veterans at the End of Life

700,000 U.S. veterans die each year. For many, the training they received as soldiers and the battles they faced in combat greatly influence their end-of-life experiences. Deborah Grassman, Hospice Coordinator, Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg FL, has pioneered identifying the unique experience of veterans (PDF) at the end of life.