{"id":8407,"date":"2024-01-02T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8407"},"modified":"2024-01-02T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:30:00","slug":"embrace-the-new-year-with-the-caregiver-support-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8407","title":{"rendered":"Embrace the new year with the Caregiver Support Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-01-02T19:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p>The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) wishes all Veterans\u2019 caregivers a happy new year and a warm welcome to 2024. CSP offers resources to support caregivers and their goals, no matter how big or small.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the heart of our mission lies a steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of caregivers who selflessly support our Nation\u2019s Veterans,\u201d said CSP Executive Director Dr. Colleen Richardson. \u201cWe understand the challenges caregivers face and we are determined to place their needs at the forefront of our ongoing efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSP stands ready to provide resources and support<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few options for caregivers to get and stay engaged with CSP this year:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get informed: Resources like the VA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/help_landing.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Caregiver Support Line<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/Caregivers_FIRST.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Caregivers FIRST<\/a> help caregivers navigate VA\u2019s health system and discover new strategies for caregiving.<\/li>\n<li>Take a break: Caregivers can take a breather with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/Respite.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">respite care.<\/a> Whether caregivers need to run errands or go out of town, respite provides temporary breaks to caregivers.<\/li>\n<li>Take charge of your well-being: The <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/111043\/annie-messages-bright-spot-veterans-caregivers\/\">Annie Text Message Program<\/a> for caregivers and <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile.va.gov\/app\/live-whole-health\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Whole Health app<\/a> are easy-to-use mobile tools designed for caregivers and Veterans. The Annie Text Message Program delivers tips and activities to caregivers to reduce stress in a healthy way. With the Live Whole Health app, caregivers and Veterans can fill out their personal health inventory, set goals and learn more about Whole Health.<\/li>\n<li>Consider learning a lifesaving skill: Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be a game-changer. The American Red Cross and CSP teamed up to provide caregivers with the skills to act swiftly in critical moments. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/Hands-Only_CPR_Training.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn<\/a> about hands-only CPR.<\/li>\n<li>Make meaningful connections with fellow caregivers: CSP offers several ways for caregivers to connect, including:\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0VA Peer Support Mentoring Program (PSM): PSM fosters strong relationships among caregivers, provides networking opportunities and empowers caregivers to help one another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building Better Caregivers\u00ae (BBC): BBC is a free online workshop with self-paced lessons, facilitator guidance, group support and access to an alumni community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CSP promotes the health and well-being of Veterans\u2019 caregivers through education, resources, support and services. Every VA facility has a CSP team that provides valuable information about resources to help caregivers stay informed and supported as they support Veterans. More information can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">CSP\u2019s website<\/a> and by contacting local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/New_CSC_Page.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">CSP teams<\/a>. To learn more, watch CSP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ps013CIR7TU\" rel=\"noopener\">SITREP podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/127474\/embrace-new-year-with-caregiver-support-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CSP empowers Veterans\u2019 caregivers to start the new year by prioritizing their well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-caregivers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Embrace the new year with the Caregiver Support Program - Its Veterans<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CSP empowers Veterans\u2019 caregivers to start the new year by prioritizing their well-being.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8407\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Embrace the new year with the Caregiver Support Program - 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