Military and Veteran Caregivers may face special challenges. It is important for you to be aware of a resource called respite care. Respite services can provide you with a much needed break away from your caregiving responsibilities.

Learn more about the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers through the VA.

News release provides information on moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program. 

Coaching Into Care is a national telephone service of the Veterans Administration which aims to educate, support, and empower family members and friends who are seeking care or services for a Veteran. 

Dreams for Veterans acknowledges veterans and honors their service by fulfilling their final Dream, providing them, their families and caregivers inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life.

The Military Officers Association of America, USAA, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the PsychArmor Institute are pleased to announce a new program to provide military caregivers of all ranks and services access to USAA financial advisors who can assist in making important financial decisions.  

This article covers many aspects of caregiving from doctor's appointments, living situations, long-distance caregiving,  important paperwork, advanced care planning, respite, and elder abuse. 

What is a military and veteran caregiver? What do they look like? Military and veteran caregivers are anyone who is caring for the needs of their Wounded Warrior. These caregivers are wives, husbands, parents, friends, or even children.

The Red Cross’s Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (Red Cross MVCN) assists caregivers of all ages, at all stages of caregiving.

No matter what stage of life you’re in, transitions can be hard. If you’re caring for a Veteran who’s transitioning from full-time care to living independently, you’ll probably find that newfound autonomy is both exciting and a little bit scary at the same time. While it’s empowering to gain more privacy and control of daily life, it can take some adjustment to feel comfortable and cared for.

Find out how to receive the PsychArmor® Institute's custom caregiver binder called The Caregiver Experience. 

The VA has partnered with PsychArmor Institute to provide free online suicide prevention training to help those who have veterans in their lives.

In June 2019 the VA announced a new partnership to enable older veterans to stay in their homes versus moving into health care institutions.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched a new mobile application designed to save Veterans and their caregivers time online.

On Sept. 25, 2019, VA announced improvements to the caregiver support program. This announcement put a timeline to expanding the comprehensive assistance to family caregivers.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will fund a new center of excellence to expand the department’s capacity to deliver innovative, data-driven and integrated approaches to improve services for Veterans and their caregivers.

The Veterans Administration has created the VA Caregiver Support division to specifically aid in the needs of the caregiver.

Successfully navigating hospital health care transitions is critical for both the person receiving care and the family caregiver. The CARE Act ensures that family caregivers are clearly identified and receive any needed supports and education before their loved one is discharged home.

Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services gives Veterans of all ages the opportunity to receive the Home and Community Based Services they need in a consumer-directed way.