Veterans in the United States face many issues that civilians don’t. Probably the most well-known problem is post-traumatic stress disorder, but that’s not all of the mental and physical issues they deal with.
A family law attorney who “sees the brokenness every day,” Derry Johnson has a heart for children and families and heard about the BRACE program as a board member of the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries.
Mac Powell, formerly with contemporary Christian group Third Day, then shared the theme of this year’s show. “The theme tonight is awe and wonder, a tribute to those sacred moments when God’s love takes our breath away.”
By some estimates, 1 in 3 people over the age of 50 have either osteopenia, reduced bone density, or osteoporosis, a disorder characterized by significant bone deterioration leading to an increased risk of fractures.
“Across the board, [experts on dementia] say socialization is the thing people need. … They are still capable of creating new memories,” Leigh Simmons, director of Pathways, said.