2:45-3:45 p.m

14-B. Serving Aging Veterans: Let’s Close the Information Gap

Nearly half of U.S. veterans are 65 or older. Yet most aging services professionals lack training to address this population's unique needs, and aging-focused resources rarely address them. This session aims to fill those gaps. Presenters will explain how military culture, trauma, service-related injuries, and the complexity of benefit eligibility shape veterans' needs as they age. They will also discuss cultural and trauma-informed approaches to supporting veterans across housing, health, and social-service settings, including a pilot program that helps high-acuity veterans with low incomes age in place. You'll gain insights into the program's implementation and early outcomes and take home lessons you can adapt to your care and service settings.

• Cindy Borden, Director Training and TA, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans — Washington, DC, US
• Amy Fairweather, Policy Director, Swords to Plowshares — San Francisco, CA, US
• Janet Stringfellow, President & CEO, Volunteers of America Florida — St. Petersburg, FL, US