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Did You Know? Hospice Services The primary goal of Hospice services is to provide comfort rather than cure for those with an advanced disease that is life-limiting. VA’s interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers focuses on relief of suffering and maintenance of functional capacity as long as possible. Through integrated management of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient, these programs also give support to the patient’s family or other caregivers, which includes bereavement counseling following the death of the patient.
Respite Care Program Respite Care is a program that provides short-term services to give the caregiver a period of relief from the demands of daily care for the chronically ill or disabled Veteran. Respite Care services may include a short stay by the Veteran in a VA Community Living Center (formerly known as VA nursing homes) or hospital; a short stay in a community nursing home; in-home services provided by a personal care aide; or services provided in an adult day health facility in the community. Respite Care is generally limited to 30 days per year.
Domiciliary Care VA offers two distinct types of Domiciliary Care: short-term rehabilitation and long-term health maintenance care. This program also provides a clinically appropriate level of care for homeless Veterans whose health care needs are not severe enough to require more intensive levels of treatment.
Adult Day Health Care Adult Day Health Care is an outpatient day program consisting of health maintenance, rehabilitative services, socialization, and caregiver support. Veterans receiving Adult Day Health Care are often frail, elderly, and functionally impaired. Adult Day Health Care includes key program elements to address health needs, physical and cognitive functions, and social support. The emphasis is on helping participants and their caregivers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage care at home.
Nursing Home Placement If clinically indicated, you will be provided needed nursing home care for Service-connected conditions. Otherwise, you may be provided needed nursing home placement, based on space and availability. Placement is provided either through VA’s Community Living Centers (CLC) or contract nursing homes. The mission of the VA Community Living Centers (VACLC) program (formerly known as VA Nursing Home Care Units) is to provide compassionate care to Veterans with chronic stable conditions – those who suffer from dementia, who require rehabilitation or short-term specialized services (such as respite or intravenous therapy), or who need comfort and care at the end of life. For more information contact your local Social Work Service.
Catastrophic Injury Veterans who are 100% service-connected IU may be eligible for an additional monthly entitlement of $62.50/mo for catastrophic injury.
See your VSO to learn more about programs or call 1-800-827-1000. |
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