Caregivers need greater support to help assist veterans, watchdog finds
Mental health challenges are common among those caring for veterans with serious impairments. Many of these caregivers experience stress and isolation. A recent report examined the support available to them.
The report found that caregivers often lack awareness of available resources. This lack of knowledge can exacerbate the difficulties they face. Further information on the report's findings can be found through the Government Accountability Office, which released the report detailing the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans.
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