HHS Announces $36 Million to Help Older Americans and Veterans Remain Independent

New Round of Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Grants

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans and veterans remain independent and to support people with Alzheimer’s disease to remain in their homes and communities. Just over $19 million of this funding involves a new collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information is available in the announcement.