Also in this issue:  

PVA President's Message  On Memorial Day, remember not only our fallen veterans, but also the ones who did come home.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus  We must make sure that specialized healthcare for our nation's veterans is not sacrificed in the rush to change.

Living Well  MRSA staph infections can be combatted with vigorous hand washing.

Money Talks  Make your retirement and/or savings a priority. A change of spending habits will help.

Sexuality and SCI  Sexually related physical and psychological difficulties affect both male and female soldiers returning from the war in Iraq.

ALS Awareness  Shepherd Center patients benefit from customization and creativity of staff members.

Travel Tips  Travelers can share experiences on Web site to help others in planning trips. Also: Gathering recognizes need for one-on-one interaction with disabled travelers.

Research Update  NIH awards grant to researchers in Ohio in the area of stimulating muscles for standing, balance, and stepping.

On the Hill  PVA staff recommend extending counseling and educational services to families of veterans serving in Iraq. Also: Fairness in housing legislation introduced.

People in the News  Veteran with MS excels in woodworking. Also: David Bailey and Gordon Mansfield.

Mobility and More  Column will present valuable information for people who use wheelchairs as seats when they travel. (See the related feature article "Riding Safely" in this month's PN.)

A Closer Look  Trip to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center leads to implant of device to relieve author's spasticity.

Sports and Recreation  Tucson Senior Olympics participants aim for high scores and fun. Also: Lakeshore Foundation offers free programs for severely wounded vets.

Just for Women  Center for Research on Women with Disabilities provides valuable exercise information on Web site.

Veteran Advisor  Have paperwork in order; it will help survivors in determining entitlement to benefits.

Diagnosis: MS  The MS Longest Day of Golf benefits from sale of cookbooks.

Newsbeat  High school students in competition to design and build assistive technology devices.

Information Center  Book addresses topic of mainstreaming disabled people into society. Also: "Disability Empowerment."

Innovations  Device that protects and supports the arm is one of four products profiled.

And Finally...  "Life settlement" is a cash payment to the owner of a life insurance policy.