The document highlights the various support programs offered by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs for caregivers who assist veterans. These programs include caregiver support lines, coordinator services, and peer mentoring to help alleviate the stress and burden faced by caregivers. It emphasizes that caregivers do not have to navigate their responsibilities alone and offers resources for additional assistance.

1. Caregivers
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Help for those who care for
veterans.

2. Caregivers
The way our county cares for its veterans has long been a hot
topic of discussion. However, we routinely forget about those
who give their time to care for and support a veteran family
member or friend. Millions of people every year take on such a
task, and can get overwhelmed, stressed, and confused. This is
why the United States Department of Veteran Affairs offers
programs to help caregivers. There is no reason a caregiver
must feel as if he or she is on his or her own. Keep reading for
information about caregiving assistance from the VA.

3. Being a caregiver, depending on the level of the individual that
is being cared for, can be a full time job. Unfortunately, several
caregivers must have full time jobs in addition to their
caregiving in order to keep up with expenses. Caregiver
Services is in place to relieve some of the burden with stipends
and programs for any veteran level of dependency on his or her
caregiver.
Caregiving Services

4. Caregiver Support Line
The people picking up these calls are knowledgeable about VA
programs and can tell the caller for which ones he or she is
eligible. They can also provide immediate help by transferring
the caller to a Caregiver Support Center nearby to his or her
location. Additionally, these people are available just to listen
if someone just needs to vent. If you are a caregiver and need
assistance, call 1-855-260-3274.

5. Caregiver Support Coordinators
These trained professionals have the ability to to directly
match caregivers with the supportive programs they need.
These coordinators will also update caregivers with
information and caring techniques to keep them updated on
how to support their loved ones.

6. Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program
It can be helpful for caregivers to share individual experiences
with those who possess similar experiences. In this program,
caregivers are paired up to share experience, knowledge, and
general support for one another.

7. There are several other programs in place to help caregivers,
which include direct care for veterans. For example, the VA
provides eligible candidates with programs such as Adult Day
Health Care, Home-Based Primary Care, and Skilled Home
Care.
Additional Help

8. For more information on veteran caregiver
support services,
visit http://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/suppo
rt_services.asp
Further Reading