Geriatrics Monthly Bulletins for Veterans, Families, and Caregivers
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July’s focus is:

Memory Loss

Care for Veterans with Alzheimer’s or dementia is provided throughout the full range of VA health care services. Depending on the Veteran's needs, services may include Home Based Primary Care, Homemaker and Home Health Aide, Respite Care, Adult Day Health Care, outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital, Nursing Home, Palliative Care, or Hospice Care. 

Caregiver support is a key part of these services. If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or are caring for someone who has, here are resources about the symptoms, types, stages and treatments:

• Understanding Dementia- Get basic information about what dementia is, the stages and treatments
• Coping with Your Dementia Diagnosis- Find out how to keep healthy and active, arrange for safety at home and in the community and plan for the future
• Caring for Dementia: What to Expect- Learn how caregivers can help with daily life, find new ways to communicate and cope with problem behaviors
• Caring for End-Stage Dementia- Learn how to recognize advanced or end-stage dementia and what to do to help

Home safety and firearms safety are also critical for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Here are some easy and low-cost suggestions to solve the most common safety problems.

To learn more about services and resources for Veterans and their caregivers, visit www.va.gov/Geriatrics.