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  • WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    Army Veteran Tommy Gwynn feels even better today than he did six years ago when he turned 100.

  • Care for aging Veterans with a geriatrics specialty

    Care for aging Veterans with a geriatrics specialty

    Learn about available clinical careers specializing in geriatrics and extended care at VA.

  • Staying independent and connected with your community 

    Staying independent and connected with your community 

    Learn how VA can help you keep independent while still receiving support when you need it.

  • Caring for older Veterans at home after emergency visits

    Caring for older Veterans at home after emergency visits

    SCOUTS is a care transition program that leverages ICTs to ensure at-risk Veterans receive comprehensive care after emergency visits.

  • Five virtual resources for older Veterans to remain active

    Five virtual resources for older Veterans to remain active

    VA’s virtual resources help older Veterans stay active and build healthy habits.

  • Build a VA career caring for aging Veterans as a geriatrics specialist

    Build a VA career caring for aging Veterans as a geriatrics specialist

    As a geriatrics specialist at VA, your work will have a huge impact on Veterans as they come to rely on VA’s care as they grow older.

  • Care for the growing population of older Veterans as a geriatrics physician

    Care for the growing population of older Veterans as a geriatrics physician

    As the population of older Veterans continues to grow, VA is leading the way in the field of geriatrics, offering plenty of opportunity for physicians to find a career on our team.

  • “Talk About It Tuesday” guests emphasize what’s essential for VA employees

    “Talk About It Tuesday” guests emphasize what’s essential for VA employees

    If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at VA, you’re in the right place. Our “Talk About It Tuesday” guests share their experiences and offer encouragement to applicants like you.

  • Actions of geriatric and home care teams save Veteran’s life

    Actions of geriatric and home care teams save Veteran’s life

    Robley Rex VA Geriatric and Extended Care and Home Based Primary Care teams acted quickly to save Veteran in distress.

  • Six careers that support geriatrics and extended care at VA

    Six careers that support geriatrics and extended care at VA

    There are hundreds of opportunities, both clinical and nonclinical, in our geriatrics and extended care programs. Explore this expanding field.

  • Find your physician fit with VA’s variety of patient care settings

    Find your physician fit with VA’s variety of patient care settings

    VA offers numerous arenas where a physician like you can find the opportunity to grow and thrive. Explore some of the possibilities today.

  • Help Veterans cope with aging in a geriatric mental health career

    Help Veterans cope with aging in a geriatric mental health career

    As our population of older and aging Veterans continues to increase, the skills provided by geriatric mental health professionals are uniquely suited to VA.

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Last updated July 15, 2025

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