He was diagnosed with ALS. Then they changed the face of medical advocacy
By Juana Summers, Courtney Dorning, Elena Burnett on June 30, 2023 for NPR On a recent crisp June night, as
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A loved one’s dementia will break your heart. Don’t let it wreck your finances
(By Sarah Boden for NPR) Sharon Gwinn had been married almost 30 years when she cleared out the savings and
Read MoreVA S.A.V.E. helps prevent Veteran suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Suicide prevention is VA’s top priority. The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) supports Veteran suicide prevention by
Read MoreCaregiver Support Program provides CPR training to Veterans’ caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating. According to the American Heart Association, more than
Read MoreNew program developed to address mental health needs of military caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) VA recently launched a virtual program to pilot mental health services for caregivers enrolled in the Program
Read MoreWhen Older Parents Resist Help or Advice, Use These Tips to Cope
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the
Read MoreDon’t miss these upcoming Caregiver and Family Resource Fairs
(Source – news.va.gov) The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is moving forward in its commitment to reach every caregiver of
Read MoreNews for family caregivers
(source – news.va.gov) To protect Veterans and caregivers from the risk of COVID-19, VA relaxed certain requirements related to in-person
Read MoreCaregiver Support Program: caring for caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) Support for caregivers means making sure you’re informed about the programs, resources and services available to you.
Read MoreDementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs developed in
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