United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Geriatrics and Extended Care
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Welcome to the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care

Geriatrics and Extended Care provides services for Veterans who are elderly and have complex needs, and Veterans of any age who need daily support and assistance. Veterans can receive care at home, at VA medical centers or in the community.

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Shared Decision Making

How do you make the best choice for long term care? The decision involves the Veteran, their caregiver or support person, their social worker and healthcare team. We provide some guidance and decisions aids to help.

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Pilot Programs for Home and Community Based Care

VA has many exciting new pilot programs for home and community based care. Watch short videos that describe new programs being developed across the country.

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Guide to Long Term Care
 Guide to Long Term Care
Home and Community
Based Services
 Home and Community Based Services
Nursing Home and
Residential Settings
 Nursing Home and Residential Settings

Your Eligibility
 Check your eligibility

Geriatric Care
 Geriatric Care

Geriatric Research
 Geriatric Research