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Navigating the PCAFC Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Applying for the VA Caregiver Support Program, specifically the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), can feel overwhelming. Understanding the evaluation process ahead of time can help you avoid common pitfalls and present the most accurate picture of your caregiving role. Here is a clear

What Is a FIM Score and Why Does It Matter for Caregivers? If you are helping your Veteran qualify for PCAFC based on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), a FIM score can play an important role. The Functional Independence Measure, or FIM, is used to assess the level of assistance a person needs to complete

Supporting Financial Relief for Family Caregivers Family caregivers provide essential support that allows millions of older adults and people with health needs to remain in their homes and communities. Yet this care often comes with significant financial strain. On average, family caregivers spend more than $7,200 out of pocket each year, or about 26 percent

  How to Correct Errors in Your VA Medical Records Your VA medical records matter. They affect your treatment, disability claims, and overall care. If you notice an error in your records, it is important to address it quickly and correctly. Important: What a “Correction” Really Means When a VA medical record is corrected, the

Veteran family caregivers need your voice right now The Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement Act (H.R. 2148) is scheduled for a markup hearing on February 12, 2026. This is a critical moment, and lawmakers need to hear from us before February 12 at 9:00 a.m. EST. A quick phone call or message can make

Why Keeping a Caregiver Journal Matters for PCAFC If you’re applying for the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), one of the most important tools you can have is a caregiver journal. It’s not busywork—and it’s not about writing perfectly. It’s about capturing the real work you do every day so it

Why do we focus on caregivers? It’s a question we hear often, and it’s one we love to answer! Here are our top 3 reasons

Quality of Life Foundation leads the PCAFC work group of organizations.  Within that PCAFC work group, a smaller group of organizations met with VA leadership in March 2025 to request the Legacy extension.  Today, Quality of Life Foundation and six other PCAFC work group member organizations sent the letter below to Secretary Collins, asking to