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2026 Cost of Living Adjustment, by Tamara Rowland, Head of Client Care: senior couple smiling at a laptop together

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Veterans and surviving spouses who receive VA pension benefits, including Pension with Aid and Attendance, is an annual increase intended to help benefits keep pace with inflation. The adjustment is based on changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), specifically the CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage…

Senior couple smiling as they look over paperwork together with a laptop, for the 2025 COLA increase

By Tamara Sanders, Head of Client Care The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Veterans and surviving spouses receiving pension benefits, including Pension with Aid and Attendance, is an annual increase designed to ensure these benefits keep pace with inflation. This adjustment is based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the…

Two hands reaching toward each other at sunset, one holding a paper heart; brought to you by Lisa Rill, PhD via the CSA Journal

Why Companies Should Care for Their Caregivers: A Call to Action By Lisa Rill, PhD DECK: “Leadership isn’t about being in charge, it’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek The ability to successfully integrate work, family commitments, and personal life is important for the well-being of all employees. The Organization…

Cliffs at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, with a rocky shoreline and cloudy sky

In November of last year, I had the opportunity to explore the charming Normandy area in France. To make the most out of my visit, we hired the services of a local tour company called Albion Voyages, located in Bayeux, France (https://www.albion-voyages.com/). Our itinerary included visits to Pointe Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, The Normandy American…

Two women smiling at a tablet; text Written for the CSA Journal, brought to you by Veterans Care Coordination

By Susan Rowell, MS, CSA DECK: As society ages, people are increasingly collaborating across generations to transform careers and higher education. As the majority of us have heard by now, the baby boomers will have all turned 65 years of age by 2030 (Wince-Smith, 2022). Around the world, adults are living longer and staying healthier.…

Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health. An article from Mental Health America Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself…

Hand of a caregiver resting on the hands of an older woman holding a cane, from the CSA Journal article by Scott Greenberg, CAEd

By Scott Greenberg, CAEd Providing optimal care for a loved one changes over time, and includes appropriate support for the family caregiver. Here’s a familiar scenario. A loved one has knee surgery and has enlisted a spouse or partner to become the primary caregiver for a week or two. It’s inconvenient for sure but…

World Osteoporosis Day, October 20th, with a glowing X-ray style illustration of a human skeleton

Osteoporosis is a bone disease affecting one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. When the density and bone mass decreases, so does bone strength causing bones to become brittle and weak. Even mild bumps and falls can cause a bone to fracture. It typically develops slowly and can…

CareSupport: a walker and an empty wheelchair silhouetted against a blue background

Veterans Care Coordination understands the overwhelming challenges of the home care industry. We continually strive to find ways to positively connect providers to resources and services that simply strengthen and enrich the experience of everyone involved. A straightforward solution VCC can offer you and your clients is CareSupport. But what is CareSupport? If you utilize…

Can Veterans Stack Benefits? A man peers over a tall stack of paperwork folders

We hear it all the time, “My client is currently getting in-home care from Medicaid or VA Choremakers and wouldn’t qualify.” But did you know that Homemaker Services and Medicaid can be layered with the VA benefit Pension with Aid and Attendance? It is another resource the Veteran or surviving spouse can apply for to help pay…