Many veterans are unaware of the longstanding respite care program, which allows a veteran to receive inpatient care to allow the caregiver to receive medical care or take a break.
Just the other day, she said, a Vietnam veteran, who is totally disabled, and his wife were in her office and did not know the caregiver respite program is available for veterans of all eras.
Veterans can download a copy of the caregiver program application at www.caregiver.va.gov. The application allows the veteran to designate one primary family caregiver and up to two secondary family caregivers, if desired.
Caregiver support coordinators are available at any VA medical center to help veterans and their families with the application process. For more assistance, call (877) 222-8387.
Questions about the comprehensive assistance program for family caregivers and other caregiver assistance programs can also be directed to Smith at (800) 410-9723, extension 9-3559, or emailing kathrine.smith7@va.gov.
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