Lawmakers Attempt to Provide Dignity to Disabled Veterans to Remain Home Instead of Being Forgotten in Nursing Homes

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. ..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

State to pay family $250K in Pa. veteran's death

Article Title: State to pay family $250K in Pa. veteran's death

Snippet of Article: "... The family of a retired Philadelphia dementia patient who froze to death after wandering away from a veterans home has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. ..."

Article Source: www.ldnews.com

S. 1963 - Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009

Article Title: Major Veterans Legislation to Aid Caregivers, Women Veterans

Snippet of Article: "...The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) applauds the U.S. Senate for unanimously approving S. 1963, “The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.”

As passed, S. 1963 creates a comprehensive new program to support family caregivers of severely disabled veterans, and strengthens VA health care programs for women veterans, homeless veterans, veterans with mental health needs, and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury. ..."

Article Source: www.dav.org
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