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The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to expand care and services for elderly veterans to age in their homes or live in home-like settings as an alternative to nursing homes.

Expand Care And Services For Elderly Veterans

Announced Monday, the VA will expand the Veteran-Directed Care and Home-Based Primary Care programs. These programs provide medical care and caregiver services to elderly veterans. Its Medical Foster Home program provides housing and services to veterans who otherwise would be in elder care facilities.

Officials at the VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care said the expansion is needed to ensure that the VA can support the growing number of elderly veterans.

In the next 20 years, the number of elderly veterans expects to double from 2 million to 4 million.

“These evidence-based programs allow veterans to age-in-place, avoid or delay nursing home placement and choose the care environment that aligns most with their care needs, preferences and goals,” said the office’s executive director, Dr. Scotte Hartronft.

Implemented in 1999, the VA is required to provide nursing home assistance to veterans who qualify for VA health care, have a service-connected disability rating over 60%, or are considered unemployable.

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James Cooper
James Cooper
James Cooper comes from a long line of Veterans and decided to enlist for the Marine Corps at the ripe age of 18-years-old following in his father's footsteps. Shortly after being medically discharged from the service, James decided to pursue a career in journalism. Having battled with the VA for years himself, he began to study the system and commit his career to help fellow disabled veterans.
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VA Will Expand Care And Services For Elderly Veterans

Expand Care And Services For Elderly Veterans
We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the U.S. military or the Department of Defense
By James Cooper

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to expand care and services for elderly veterans to age in their homes or live in home-like settings as an alternative to nursing homes.

Expand Care And Services For Elderly Veterans

Announced Monday, the VA will expand the Veteran-Directed Care and Home-Based Primary Care programs. These programs provide medical care and caregiver services to elderly veterans. Its Medical Foster Home program provides housing and services to veterans who otherwise would be in elder care facilities.

Officials at the VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care said the expansion is needed to ensure that the VA can support the growing number of elderly veterans.

In the next 20 years, the number of elderly veterans expects to double from 2 million to 4 million.

“These evidence-based programs allow veterans to age-in-place, avoid or delay nursing home placement and choose the care environment that aligns most with their care needs, preferences and goals,” said the office’s executive director, Dr. Scotte Hartronft.

Implemented in 1999, the VA is required to provide nursing home assistance to veterans who qualify for VA health care, have a service-connected disability rating over 60%, or are considered unemployable.

VA Disability Rating Support

If you or anyone you know served in the military, you may need help obtaining a fair disability rating and compensation. Contact Veteran Ratings. Veteran Ratings has a 95% chance of success in acquiring the rating and benefits you deserve.

Have a question? On the fence? Then contact us for more information. We are here for you — we proudly serve those who served. Veterans are our only priority because they made this the land of the free through their bravery and sacrifice.

Get The Benefits You Deserve

contact one of our consultants today for a free evaluation of your VA claim

learn more
James Cooper
James Cooper
James Cooper comes from a long line of Veterans and decided to enlist for the Marine Corps at the ripe age of 18-years-old following in his father's footsteps. Shortly after being medically discharged from the service, James decided to pursue a career in journalism. Having battled with the VA for years himself, he began to study the system and commit his career to help fellow disabled veterans.

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