When children cannot remain in their parents’ care, research shows they do best with grandparents or other kin caring for them. Here are 6 reasons we celebrate grandparents – and other kin caregivers – all year long.
When children cannot remain in their parents’ care, research shows they do best with grandparents or other kin caring for them. Here are 6 reasons we celebrate grandparents – and other kin caregivers – all year long.
The best way to protect ourselves from respiratory illness is with vaccinations. Vaccines can help protect from flu, RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal pneumonia. These vaccines are available free of charge to Veterans receiving care at VA.
For years, Veterans have returned home with invisible scars—illnesses and conditions caused by exposure to toxic substances. The passage of the PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) marked a transformative step in addressing care gaps Veterans were facing after returning home from combat.
Using public chargers and Wi-Fi can be convenient but also puts your devices and data at risk. Hackers can compromise public USB ports and set up fake Wi-Fi hotspots to gain access to your information. Learn how to protect your online activity while traveling.
Family caregivers are often thrust into caregiving with little notice and can find themselves navigating a complex medical system without any training or guidance. Explore new ways that Medicare is supporting family caregivers.
Caregiving youth received a national platform on the TODAY Show with Maria Shriver, marking a crucial step towards greater recognition and support for these young people. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Kesem, a leading organization for children of cancer patients, teamed up for this appearance.
Planning for care during a serious illness can be challenging. Palliative care is an option that can help patients and their families. To learn more, explore answers to frequently asked questions about palliative care below.
