Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” National Family Caregivers Month is an […]
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
As we move closer to the expansion of VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) expected to take place on or near October 1, we wanted to provide you the most recent update. VA informed us this week that the final caregiver IT capabilities required for certification were successfully deployed on September 25 […]
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
We wanted to update you with new information from VA about when newly eligible veterans will be able to apply for caregiver benefits. As previously reported, VA recently published new regulations to expand the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to pre-9/11 veterans, beginning with those from World War II, the Korean and […]
VA’s Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program
VA’s Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program was established in 2011 to provide supports and services, such as caregiver education and training, health coverage and a monthly stipend, to primary family caregivers of eligible veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. In March 2020, VA proposed new caregiver […]
November is Family Caregivers Month in Calvert
Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” National Family Caregivers Month is an […]
Support Our Services to Veterans’ Caregivers Act
Congressman Raul Ruiz introduced H.R. 4451, the Support Our Services to Veterans’ Caregivers Act. The bill would amend the law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist caregivers who are supporting the needs of veterans with serious illnesses related to military service. Such illnesses of veterans might include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou […]
Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
Senators Peters (MI) and Blackburn (TN) have introduced S. 2216, the Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act. If enacted, this bill would make needed improvements to the VA’s Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program. The VA’s Office of the Inspector General report in 2018 and veterans and their […]
Dinner and Movie Night for Caregivers
Office on Aging to Host Free Dinner and Movie Night for Caregivers The Calvert County Office on Aging will host a free dinner and movie night for caregivers of adults in the aging community in Calvert County. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center located […]
Hospice Announces Educational Seminar for January
Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Calvert Hospice will provide refreshments. The seminars are free. The location for this educational seminar will be SpringHill Suites (75 Sherry Lane) in […]
November is National Caregivers Month in Calvert
During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners meeting October 30, 2018, it was proclaimed that the month of November in Calvert County be known as National Family Caregivers Month. It honors all caregivers for their devotion, dedication and support they provide to their family members and friends. National Family Caregivers Month is an annual, national […]