[acb-hsp] FW: VA and Easter Seals Open First Round of Caregiver Training

[Baracco, Andrew W]

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Subject: VA and Easter Seals Open First Round of Caregiver Training

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VA and Easter Seals Open First Round of Caregiver Training

 

WASHINGTON (June 13, 2011) - More than 500 Family Caregivers who applied
for new services offered to Post 9/11 Veterans and their caregivers
through a program of comprehensive assistance for Family Caregivers by
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started their care-giving
training June 9 and 10.

"There is no more valuable tool we can provide Family Caregivers than
the knowledge and training needed to perform this highly demanding labor
of love," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "This
training we provided in partnership with Easter Seals will meet this
need and support Veterans and their Family Caregivers with services and
benefits they have earned."  

The core training, which was developed in collaboration with Easter
Seals, is offered in traditional classroom settings, online or through
home study with a DVD and workbook. The modules focus on the health and
well-being of both the Veteran and the Family Caregiver.  The training
includes information on Caregiver self-care, home safety, practical
caregiving skills, providing personal care services to the Veteran,
managing challenging behaviors and locating additional resources.

Family Caregivers attending the Easter Seals training will receive
respite care for the Veteran under their care, as well as mileage
reimbursement and lodging, if needed. A Spanish version of the training
materials will also be available.   

Since May 9, more than 1,000 Family Caregivers have applied for the new
services. The training program was developed by the Easter Seals in
collaboration with VA clinical experts as part of a package of new
services. The package also includes a stipend, mental health services
and access to health care insurance, if they are not already entitled to
care or services under a health plan. 

Veterans may review the criteria for eligibility and download the Family
Caregiver program application (VA CG 10-10) at www.caregiver.va.gov.
The application enables the Veteran to designate a primary Family
Caregiver and secondary Family Caregivers.  Caregiver support
coordinators are stationed at every VA medical center to assist with
coordinating the training or assist caregivers in locating available
services.

Support for all caregivers is also available via the National Caregiver
Support Line at 1-855-260-3274. Caregivers of Veterans from all eras are
also encouraged to use the Website (www.caregiver.va.gov) and support
line to explore more than two dozen other services VA provides
caregivers for their service.

 

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About Easter Seals

Easter Seals is a non-profit provider of services for individuals with
autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and other
special needs. For more than 90 years, it has been offering help to
children and adults living with disabilities and to the families who
love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services,
Easter Seals assists people with disabilities to live, learn, work and
play. If you would like more information on Easter Seals, visit the
Easter Seals website at www.easterseals.com
<http://www.easterseals.com/> . 

 

 

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