Geriatric & Extended Care (GEC) Overview
Geriatrics And Extended Care Mission Statement And Goals
This type of VA care offered to qualifying veterans is designed to “Honor Veterans preferences for health, independence, & well-being in the face of aging, disability, or illness by advancing expertise, programs, & partnerships,” according to the VA official site. The VA has stated a list of priorities for this kind of care; VA Geriatrics and Extended Care policies include offering balanced care, optimized access to long-term service, and improved care coordination. According to the VA official site, the goals of this program include offering a “system-wide continuum of evidence-based, Veteran-centric GEC programs and services to meet the needs of Veterans, families, and their caregivers” while making sure that vets have “reliable access to quality care in facility, community, and home-based settings.”