The Challenges of Rural Caregivers

Caregivers are a core part of America’s health care system – 5.5 million Americans support current or former Service members with a disabling injury or illness. In rural communities, caregivers face unique challenges in caring for their Veterans, from the often complicated medical and mental conditions of their charges to receiving limited support from all corners of society. This webinar will cover the challenges rural caregivers face, offer a firsthand perspective, and review available resources, both military-related and general. The webinar will be led by Hilda R. Heady, MSW, ACSW, a widely-respected expert and advocate for rural health, particularly for Veterans. Ms. Heady will be joined by Sylvia Montgomery of the USDA and Elizabeth Dole Fellow, Jennifer Henkel, a rural Caregiver from Utah. This webinar is the latest in the series from the Easter Seals Dixon Center’s “Military Caregiver Webinar Series.”