Advance care planning | veterans affairs

Minneapolis VA health care helps Veterans plan for long term care and to start the process of thinking about and communicating your healthcare wishes. CONNECT WITH A SOCIAL WORKER If you

have questions about long term care planning you can speak with your VA primary care team or contact the Minneapolis VA Social Work program by calling 612-467-2042 or contact:  MEGAN

SCHMITZ, MSW, LICSW Advance Care Planning Coordinator  Phone: Email: [email protected] ADVANCE CARE PLANNING We offer advanced care consultations to Veterans. Although the VA is not a

long-term care facility, our staff will connect Veterans and their support systems to needed services. Advance Care Planning - VA Caregiver Support Program PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE People

often need advanced care when they have a significant ongoing health condition or disability. The need for advanced care can arise suddenly, such as after a heart attack or stroke. Most

often, however, it develops gradually, as people get older and frailer or as an illness or disability gets worse. In either case, knowing your advanced care plan will help you and your

support system navigate your next steps. Contact your county or tribal agency human services department to schedule your no cost long term care consultation. VA BENEFITS AND COMMUNITY

RESOURCES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS