Q. My father is a U.S. Army veteran in need of more care than we can provide for him in our home. He’s not sure he is ready to go to a nursing home yet. Does the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) offer any programs for … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
August 7, 2020 by
Dear Oakley,I am a caregiver for my aunt who has dementia, and who is also a veteran. I used to work part-time in addition to caregiving, but lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know of any extra financial … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New VA Training Effort Launched for Providers and Caregivers of Veterans
March 13, 2020 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,I am a caregiver for my husband, an army veteran named Steve. He gets regular treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury and for persistent migraines. He has countless appointments through our local … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Suppress the Onset of Dementia by Treating Apathy?
July 16, 2019 by
After many moves and achieving the rank of colonel in the Air Force, Ken had big plans for retirement. His already full bucket list was getting even longer, as he thought of new things he wanted to do with his wife. As an avid … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre VA Nursing Homes Free for Veterans?
April 5, 2019 by
Q. My father is a Vietnam Veteran who will almost certainly need nursing home care in the future. Will the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nursing home system take care of him for free? Are VA nursing homes as good as private … [Read more...]
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