Caregiving in the U.S. showed that 11% of all caregivers of adults have served in the armed forces, and 17% of their care recipients are veterans. With increased interest around caregivers of veterans in the Secretary of Veterans Affairs’ strategic plan (2009) and the recently passed Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, it became clear how valuable it would be to have a more in-depth qualitative and quantitative portrait of this special set of caregivers. The study combines qualitative results from a series of focus groups and in-depth telephone interviews with quantitative data from an online survey. Together, the three-part study provides information for policymakers, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), community agencies, non-profit organizations, and business and industry to better target programs to the needs of this special group of caregivers who are caring for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Caregivers of Veterans – Serving on the Homefront Report of Study Findings, Full Report (11/2010)
Caregivers of Veterans – Serving on the Homefront Report of Study Findings, Exec. Summary (11/2010)
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