caregiver support

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on new spinal disc replacement advances, Gulf War illness and a caregiver support program.

If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, BBC may be the connection, support and relief you’ve been searching for.

Caregiver Health and Well-being Coaching can be transformative in your caregiving journey.

PCAFC provides additional clinical support services to caregivers of eligible Veterans enrolled in VA health care.

Healing with Horses helps Veterans communicate with a collective calm, knowing horses reflect human emotions in their responsiveness.

Caregivers have been overlooked by VA over the years, but those days are over, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Oct. 29. Speaking at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Sixth Annual National Convening, McDonough said one of VA’s most important jobs is to support caregivers.

VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers will provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants.

Bree Shields hopes her story encourages other military caregivers and Veterans to get the help they need through shared resources

Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) is the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers signature military caregiving program. Founded by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in 1987, RCI provides coaching and support to caregivers of all types.

VA Voluntary Service has a new social prescription program: The Compassionate Contact Corps. Trained volunteers call Veterans who are lonely, socially isolated or would simply like to talk to someone.

VA partners with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, American Red Cross, LinkedIn and Facebook to better connect Veteran and military caregivers.

Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network. The devices help Veterans connect with their caregivers, families and friends to reduce isolation and improve social connectivity.