Caregivers

Elizabeth Dole Foundation and VA partnership reflects belief that caregivers are essential to Veterans’ care and have earned our gratitude.

VA’s Caregiver Support program offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system.

When asked about the overall quality of care HBPC-enrolled Veterans received during the last 30 days of life, 53% of family members gave an overall rating of "excellent," using the Bereaved Family Survey (BFS).

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) decision letters issued as of September 28, 2021, include a notice of updated review and appeal rights, VA Form 10-305: Your Rights to Seek Further Review of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Decisions.

Caregivers can receive 35 hours of free help with support through the Respite Relief program – so you can take care of you.

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.

Bystander Intervention Training for Veterans is available online now. Free training to learn how to contribute to a healthy, safe environment.

TAPS will always provide a safe space and supportive community for all those grieving a military loss– to walk alongside the families of our nation’s fallen heroes on each step of their grief journey. Each step of the way, TAPS will always provide comfort, support, and, most importantly, hope.

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Respite Relief Program provides FREE caregiving support to you, the Veteran, while giving your family caregiver a time for respite so they can run an errand, go for a walk, or simply relax. This free program is available to caregivers of pre and post 9/11 active-duty service members and Veterans. 

USPS wants to fill the more than 100K open positions with Veterans and their families.

Bridge My Return (BMR) opens to military spouses, Veteran spouses and caregivers to help them find meaningful employment.

Caregivers are responsible for their loved one’s mobility. Here are important factors for caregivers when determining whether to move or transfer their loved one from one position to another.