Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence from a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract: This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) …

Visualizing Veterans' care at home: Understanding the structure, function, and adequacy of caregiving networks

Abstract: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid care partners. Gaps in these networks can lead to unmet functional, medical, and socioemotional needs and …

On the home front: Addressing the needs of U.S. military spouses

Abstract: The men and women who volunteer to join America’s armed forces don’t serve alone. Virtually every soldier, Marine, sailor, airman, and Coast Guardsman who serves this …

The woman behind the warrior: Motherhood, career, and marriage in the Navy Seal community

Abstract:This autoethnography explores the unique challenges faced by myself as a Navy SEAL spouse, with a specific focus on balancing multiple roles as a spouse, mother, and …

The value of caregivers to Veterans' health, wellness, and recovery

Abstract: This commentary explores the often-overlooked contributions and challenges faced by caregivers in America, with a focus on military and veteran caregiving. It highlights …

Implementation and evaluation of a virtual skills-based dementia caregiver group intervention within a VA setting: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study sought to design, implement, and evaluate a 6-week skills-based telehealth group for dementia caregivers within a VA setting. METHODS: The protocol …

Caregiver contributions to older Veterans’ mental health utilization: New opportunities for exploring caregiving roles and impacts

Abstract: Older Veterans who utilize the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) represent the largest group of older adults in the United States receiving care via an integrated …

Conceptualizing care partners' burden, stress, and support for reintegrating Veterans: A mixed methods study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: People who support Veterans as they transition from their military service into civilian life may be at an increased risk of psychological distress. Existing …

‘He messaged me the other night and said you are my saviour’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of intimate partners’ roles in supporting Veterans with mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: The limited research base regarding Veteran welfare has emphasized the adverse psychosocial aspects of being the intimate partner of a Veteran struggling …

Factors Concerning Veterans With Dementia, Their Caregivers, and Coordination of Care: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans diagnosed with dementia compose a large portion of our population. Often ignored are their caregivers and their plight as well as the …