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S. 2921, The Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008
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S. 2921 would require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members.
Detailed Summary
Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out up to three pilot programs to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing training and certification for family caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Requires each pilot program to be carried out in a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Requires the Secretary to develop curricula for the training of such caregivers as personal care attendants. Makes a family caregiver who receives certification as a personal care attendant eligible for compensation from the VA for the care provided.
Directs the Secretary to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing respite care to members and veterans who have been diagnosed with TBI through students enrolled in graduate programs in mental health or rehabilitation-related fields. Requires such students to provide: (1) relief to the family caregivers; and (2) socialization and cognitive skill development to the members and veterans. Allows such students to receive coursework credit for such participation.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dr. Lynne Van Trieste
May 6, 2008, 1:27pm (report abuse)As the wife and mother of two Marines who have been in combat zones six times between them and as a cognitive process professional, I believe this bill is a critical step in creating and sustaining a support network for injured troops and their families. Once someone with a traumatic brain injury leaves the medical system, their support network significantly decreases and the full responsibility of care rests on the family - if there is one. Family members are not trained to deal with the rigors of retraining those with brain injuries and it creates a massive strain on those who provide daily care. This bill is crtical to help in establishing a network of respite and other caregivers. I urge its passage in the near future.
Jay Morris
July 6, 2008, 4:19pm (report abuse)Although I did not care for a wounded veteran, I was a 24/7 caregiver for my mother who was the widow of a veteran. I know the caregiving toll that it took on me financially, emotionally, and socially. I hope this bill is passed very soon. I agree with Dr. Trieste's post above. Once a person leaves the medical system the support network decreases.