The Veterans Affairs Department is holding resource fairs to help Oklahomans who have served our country.

Wednesday, the VA Caregivers support program made it easier for veterans’ caregivers by hosting a drive-up resource fair.

"My husband is retired major from the army, and he is 100% disabled. I do a lot for him. I give him his medication and I monitor his insulin," said Libby Flowers. Libby cares for her husband Al Flowers, who's a retired marine and army veteran. Al said he suffers with sleep apnea, diabetes, multiple head injuries, and is in remission for cancer. 

"That's when we asked for the VA caregiver program because I can't function. She's an angel, she did everything," Al said.

"It’s not easy and you’re busy a lot and you’re under stress," Libby said. 

Libby and other caregivers received pamphlets and resources. Those pamphlets have mental health resources, Alzheimer's prevention, and senior services. 

"Our caregivers have one of the hardest jobs," said event coordinator Tammy Warren.

Warren said there are more than 250 veteran caregivers in the Tulsa area. She said the veterans center is trying to make it easier to offer resources, especially during the pandemic.

"They are isolated. They can't go anywhere; they can't go the events because there are none. So, we’re bringing this to them, so they don’t have to get out," Warren said. 

Libby said she believes in the caregiver program and encourages others to take advantage of its resources.

"They’re professionals and will help you through it. And that’s what helps me," Libby said. 

There will be another resource fair in Muskogee Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Boulevard Christian Church.