Part of VA’s Welcome Kit, this guide helps families identify VA Survivor benefits they may be eligible for after a Veteran loved one has passed.
American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver support program offers free resources and peer support, giving help and hope to caregivers.
VA exhibit at New Orleans medical center designed to stimulate dialogue and build bridges between Veterans and their families and Americans who wish to welcome them home.
The American Legion Auxiliary helps Veterans find gifts for their caregivers at Columbia VA Health Care System. Volunteers do all the shopping and wrapping…their annual “Thank you!”
Sarah Verardo joins Borne The Battle to discuss her experience as her husband's caregiver and her efforts as CEO of Independence Fund.
During National Family Caregivers Month, VA salutes the thousands of Veteran family members and friends from every walk of life who balance their own needs with those of their loved ones as caregivers.
Managed by VA’s Office of Health Services Research & Development, the first of its kind center will be named for Sen. Elizabeth Dole in recognition of her national leadership and advocacy on behalf of the nation’s 5.5 million military and Veteran caregivers.
There are many VA resources for Veteran caregivers such as peer support mentoring, a monthly stipend and programs emphasizing the importance of self-care.
During World War II, Arthur was drafted as an infantryman and fought during the Battle of the Bulge.
In 2003, Robin Cleveland’s world was flipped upside down. Her husband of 20 years, a Marine, returned home from deployment in Iraq with undiagnosed injuries that made it difficult for him to walk or to rise from a seated or laying position.
VA’s three-month review indicated a need for better communication about clinical revocations, improved internal processes and procedures, and additional staff training.
At the end of that review, the VA intends to provide clarity on enrollment criteria for the program and to seek authorization to use the program’s existing resources for those who need them most.