Mom Becomes Fierce Advocate for Veteran Son’s Care
5:30
Staff Sgt. Rodney Ridgeway enlisted in the U.S. Army one month before 9/11. In 2012, he returned home from his third deployment to Iraq with severe PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other invisible wounds. His mother, Ida Carson, serves as his caregiver and biggest advocate. Now an Elizabeth Dole Foundation fellow, she works tirelessly to ensure resources and tools are available to all veterans, their families and friends.
Staff Sgt. Rodney Ridgeway enlisted in the U.S. Army one month before 9/11. In 2012, he returned home from his third deployment to Iraq with severe PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other invisible wounds. His mother, Ida Carson, serves as his caregiver and biggest advocate. Now an Elizabeth Dole Foundation fellow, she works tirelessly to ensure resources and tools are available to all veterans, their families and friends.
Veterans Similar Videos
-
AARP Salutes Veteran Diane Carlson
3:52
Diane Carlson Evans, Retired, Captain, served in the US Army Nurse Corps from 1966-1972.
-
AARP Salutes Veteran Alexander E. Davenport
1:28
Alexander E. Davenport served in the US Army Honor Guard
-
AARP Salutes Veteran Dallas Harding Jones
4:54
Dallas Harding Jones, Retired, Chief Warrant Officer, served in the US Navy from 1940-1960.