Self-perceived preparedness needs among caregivers of Veterans with and without dementia: An exploratory study using open-ended survey data

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Caregivers' self-perceived preparedness for caregiving influences care recipients' and caregivers' emotional health, and care recipients' aging in place. …

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 …

Health outcomes in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the U.S. Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program

Abstract: To explore health outcomes in caregivers of service members and veterans (SMV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) enrolled in two programs within the U.S. Department of …

Sex differences in unmet needs between male and female older Veterans

Abstract: Aging Veterans face complex needs across multiple domains. However, the needs of older female Veterans and the degree to which unmet needs differ by sex are unknown. We …

Understanding the needs of veterans facing (or at risk of) homelessness

Abstract:This report presents the findings of an independent consultative study conducted by Alma Economics for the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The research explores the …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …