Nearly half of the nation’s veterans are now over age 65 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023). As the veteran population ages, their needs are aging with them. Our first blog in the #VeteransCare Series focused on the challenges that co-occur early on military transition. This second blog explores what co-occurring needs look like for older veterans and why coordinated care becomes even more essential with age. Physical Health, Mental Health, and
This fall, the Network for Nonprofit and Social Impact (NNSI) at Northwestern University is launching Serving Veterans, a new podcast series that explores the veteran service landscape and the latest technologies being implemented to better serve them. Drawing from thoughtful conversations with leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit institutions, and NNSI’s own researchers, Serving Veterans offers insights and the latest updates on the industry you won’t find anywhere
Approximately 200,000 Americans leave active duty every year and begin the uneasy transition into civilian life. This shift into a familiar yet vastly different world naturally comes with several challenges, but the bigger problem is that these challenges rarely occur one at a time. Veterans frequently face overlapping difficulties in work, health, housing, and relationships—what experts call co-occurring needs. For example, an ongoing health condition can make it harder to
Key Takeaways from NNSI’s June 2025 Convening in Chicago
