VA pays the nursing home costs for a limited time until other funding such as Medicaid is arranged. Some patients only need nursing home care for a brief period before returning home. Others will need the nursing home for a prolonged period of time. In either case, this program offers veterans the time they need to adjust to their move from the Medical Center. Dementia is a condition that affects the brain.
Memory loss is one of the first signs.
Other signs can be changes in personality or behavior. Speaking clearly might also become a problem. Dementia Care Managers are trained staff. They are at each Medical Center. They help veterans and their families to receive the right medical attention and support they need.