August 3, 2011 - Dr. Robert Petzel, Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health, gave the keynote address Aug. 2 kicking off the 2011 National Caregiver Support Conference, “Caring for Those Who Care for Our Veterans.”
The training conference, Aug. 2-4 in Washington highlights VA’s support of caregivers of all eras, with plenary sessions featuring national experts in care giving.
The conference follows the implementation of landmark legislation by VA that provides a direct benefit for the first time to designated, approved family caregivers of eligible Post 9/11 Veterans, which includes monthly stipends and health insurance.
"Family caregivers are full partners with VA who help to ensure that Veterans receive the top-quality care they have earned,” said Dr. Petzel. “Expanded services will support family caregivers, improve their self-care, provide training and help them connect with each other for support and encouragement.”
Veterans and Servicemembers undergoing medical discharge may be eligible for the family caregiver program if they incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty on or after 9/11/2001, are in need of personal care services, and meet defined eligibility criteria.
The conference is part of the comprehensive program of caregiver support that VA is implementing.
“Staff from VA medical centers across the country are attending to share best practices and gain new understanding of the unique challenges faced by family caregivers of Veterans from all eras,” said Deborah Amdur, chief consultant, Care Management and Social Work Service. read more>>>
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
VA National Caregiver Conference
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