Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit
(Source – news.va.gov) Battle Creek VA hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Sept. 29.
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VA Caregiver Support Program’s new legal and financial planning services
(Source – news.va.gov) The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support. In addition to its robust
Read MoreVA provides care to eligible Veterans’ family members
(Source – news.va.gov) Did you know some Veterans and their family members have access to VA-covered care through several special
Read MoreHow Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen are using comedy to support Alzheimer’s care
(By Nicholas St. Fleur for STAT) Alzheimer’s isn’t funny. But comedy can still be a weapon in the fight against
Read MoreA New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that
Read MoreGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia
Read MoreHe 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
Read MoreA 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
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