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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is providing support to caregivers, such as this daughter caring for her mother

Support to Veteran caregivers during COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:00 pmAugust 5, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Health by Matthew Razak 1k views

Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers 40,000 hours of free home health care to more …

Nancy and Ian Sibley

VA, caregivers work together to help ailing Veterans

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:00 amJuly 17, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, ChooseVA, Health by David Walter 2 comments 2k views

It is a tough, labor-of-love, kind of job. VA partners with family member caregivers to help provide …

Geriatric man and woman reading and smiling

Helping older Veterans stay safe and healthy

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:00 amJuly 13, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 5 comments 2k views

Over half our nation’s Veterans are over 65. VA’s Geriatric and Extended Care website has been refreshed …

A woman Alzheimer's patient in a wheelchair is assisted by two women

VA educates women Veterans about Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:00 amJune 2, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia can affect memory and actions. …

New suicide prevention toolkit for Caregivers

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:00 amMarch 16, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

VA recently released its “VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers,” a comprehensive guide aimed at …

VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 3:48 pmMarch 4, 2020 Posted in Benefits, Caregivers, News Releases, Top Stories by OMR 5k views

VA will publish a proposed rule in the Federal Register March 6 that would improve and standardize VA’s …

The Wounds of War: Caring for America’s Warriors

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:00 amFebruary 21, 2020 Posted in Health by Matt Bristol 1k views

VA's Caregiver Support Program provides education, training and support for eligible caregivers. Jamie and …

VA Chief Veterans Experience Officer Dr. Lynda Davis speaks at the Campaign for Inclusive Care Academy event Jan. 31 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Caregivers focus of new academy program

Posted on Friday, January 31, 2020 4:00 pmJanuary 31, 2020 Posted in Caregivers, Top Stories, Uncategorized by Adam Stump 8k views

Including Caregivers into Veterans’ medical teams was the focus of a launch event between VA and the …

A group of people with shovels at a Fisher House groundbreaking ceremony

Fisher House program continues rapid expansion

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2020 10:00 amJanuary 13, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

A home away from home, there are currently 44 Fisher Houses located at 37 VA facilities. In 2019, VA Fisher …

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DoD answers top 10 questions on expanded commissary, exchange, MWR access

Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 8:12 amFebruary 6, 2020 Posted in Benefits, Caregivers, Guest Posts, Top Stories, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 300k views

The Defense Department recently announced expanded commissary, military service exchange and MWR access …

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