The Luke Chapter MOAA Surviving Spouse Program creates an understanding and caring opportunity to connect with kindred surviving and caregiver spouses in addition to receiving information about benefits and programs that might be new to them. 

MOAA Newsletter article Aug 14, 2024 about our own Linda Wolverton.  Chapter President, Gene Wikle, said "Thank you Linda  for your outstanding service  and your example of “Never Stop Serving”.

Please see the "SS Program Overview" presented to the Luke Chapter board in April, 2021. Revised in 2024.

We can assist with seeking answers.

1. Caregivers:  includes PTSD issues, Respite Care and Our Thinking Changes as we Grow Older.
2. Planning for the Loss of Your Loved One
   1. Understanding what documents are important, what passwords are used, what are the ordinary household maintenance bills, what are bills that are unique.
   2. What are yours and your spouse’s wishes for care
   3. What are yours and your spouse’s wishes for end of life matters
   4. Wills and Trusts.
3. Casualty Assistance Programs for the 8 uniformed services
   1. Casualty Assistance documents
   2. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
   3. IRS Tax preparation assistance for new surviving spouses
   4. Gold Star information
4. Planning For Your Own Death
5. Surviving Spouse Profiles
6. Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) References

Casualty Assistance Program (v7)