How Veterans Can Access VA Home and Facility Care Programs
This episode of The Care Table podcast provides a comprehensive overview of VA veteran services, focusing on geriatrics and extended care programs. Melissa Rumer, a VA expert, explains enrollment processes, available home and facility services, and how veterans and caregivers can access vital resources to support aging in place.
Takeaways:
VA healthcare enrollment process
Extended care programs for veterans
Home-based and community care services
Benefits and eligibility criteria for veterans
Support for caregivers and family members
Products/Books/Resources:
Getting started with the VA - https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-... and https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to...
Request your military service records (including DD214) -
https://www.va.gov/records/get-milita...
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/mil...
For family members - VA can help you connect to benefits and health care for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers -
Learn more about VA benefits for family members and caregivers
Geriatrics and Extended Care - https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/
Find a VA accredited representative or VSO - https://www.va.gov/get-help-from-accr...
Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance -
https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attend...
Directory of Social Work Leaders -
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/Social_...
Veterans Benefits Administration -
https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/...
https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/
VA Resource Navigator - https://www.prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL...
VA Caregiver Support Program - https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
VA's National Caregiver Support Line (CSL)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line (CSL) is a toll-free number 1-855-260-3274 for caregivers, family members, friends, Veterans, and community partners to contact for information related to caregiving and available support and services. Our dedicated CSL team provides information on caregiver support services, counseling, educational services, and referrals (electronic notification) to local Caregiver Support Program (CSP) staff at VA medical centers (VAMC).
Get started with services for Aging Veterans - https://www.va.gov/files/2025-06/vawe...
VA Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative -
https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/V...
Pension Poaching FAQ -