Article Title: House lawmakers urge support for caregiver services to help disabled veterans stay out of nursing homes
Article Excerpt: "...Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., who is chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said he soon plans to bring to the floor the Sen. Elizabeth Dole Act, which would increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs for noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care. The legislation also would address the needs of family members serving as full-time caretakers, including providing them with mental health care services, respite care, home health aide and other assistance. ..."
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