Caregiving on the Homefront

Resources from this free, live virtual conference for Family Caregivers of Veterans held on Thursday, August 20, 2020:

• Video Recording of Caregiving on the Homefront Virtual Conference (YouTube – Three Hours)
• NDVS Caregivers & Survivors Guide Brochure (PDF) 
• NDVS Caregivers Guide and Resource page 

Speakers

Rosalys Peel, the author of Mike & Me shared groundbreaking insights from her award-winning new book for Alzheimer’s couples, families and caregivers.

• Handout for Nevada Veterans Presentation (PDF)
• Mike and Me (PDF)

Sheri Shileika & Ann Schaack, from the VA Caregiver Support Program in Las Vegas and Reno, shared their knowledge of VA benefits for caregivers.

• VA – Caregivers Support
• Total Resilience Yoga for Caregivers (PDF)
• Building Better Caregivers (PDF)

Mary Squillante & Pat Gurney, from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services division, shared information about the benefits available for caregivers through the state of Nevada.

• Nevada Care Connection Website Assess My Needs Navigation Steps (PDF)
• Nevada – State Programs for Seniors
• Community Advocate Program (PDF)

Amy Goyer, an AARP family caregiving expert, and Justin Chavez from Nevada AARP shared resources for caregivers.

• AARP Military Caregiving Guide (PDF) and AARP for Veterans
• Caregiving Handout
• Supporting Military, Veteran, & Family Caregivers in a Pandemic (PDF)
• Spanish- Supporting Military, Veteran, & Family Caregivers in a Pandemic (PDF)
• AARP Family Caregiving Resources (PDF)

The first 100 to register who live in Nevada will receive a
FREE copy of speaker Rosalys Peel's book Mike and Me!

Caregiver Virtual Conference Flyer (PDF)