The Geriatrics and Extended Care Website: A One-Stop Resource

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a website designed for older Veterans and those with extended care needs as well as their caregivers and families.

The website’s main topics include:

• Home and Community Services
• Residential Settings and Nursing Homes
• Making Decisions and Advance Care Planning
• Mental Health, Memory Loss, and Brain Health
• Paying for Long Term Care
• Health, Fitness, and Rehabilitation
• For Health Care Professionals
• For Caregivers
• Other VA and non-VA Resources

There are many helpful videos, handouts, tools, and links, including one to find a social worker in your area. Bookmark this VA website as a favorite and forward this email to share this resource with other Veterans and caregivers.