Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …
Abstract: Background: Firearms are involved in more than 70% of U.S. Veteran suicides. Caregivers, defined as family members or concerned significant others, can play an important …
Abstract: Importance: Collaboration between occupational therapists and family caregivers is essential during home assessments and modifications. The shift to …
Abstract: The authors issue a call to the field to address the expansive reintegration needs of Veterans and their communities. Developing inclusive Veteran community reintegration …
Abstract: The Department's response to House Report 117-397, pages 171-172, accompanying H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, "Report …
Abstract: Informal caregivers hold an important role in ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home for persons with dementia. In this quality improvement project we …
Abstract: Veterans frequently need assistance because of injuries and chronic conditions, but also serve as caregivers to family and friends. Our aim was to describe the prevalence …
Abstract: Canada’s Veteran population is ageing, with approximately 66% of its Veterans reportedly aged 55 years and older as of 2021. This cohort of ageing Veterans consists …
Abstract: Background: Firearms account for the majority of US Veteran suicides. Studies demonstrate that secure firearm storage can decrease risk of suicide. Veterans prefer to …
Abstract: Background: This study provides a detailed examination of older Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia and their caregivers, focusing on Veterans’ …
Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long recognized the importance of having a rich complement of home and community-based resources for the Veteran …
Abstract: There are 105.6 million caregivers in the United States today, of whom 14.3 million (14 percent) are caring for wounded, ill, or injured service members or veterans. …