Veterans deserve care that honors their service and understands their experiences. At the end of life, those needs often include recognition, cultural understanding, and emotional support. The We Honor Veterans program Utah helps hospice and home health providers meet those needs with compassion and respect.
What Is the We Honor Veterans Program?
We Honor Veterans (WHV) is a national initiative led by the National Alliance for Care at Home. It invites hospices, community organizations, and VA facilities to partner in veteran-centered care (WeHonorVeterans.org).
The program encourages respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and gratitude. Through these practices, providers help veterans share their stories and find peace at the end of life.
WHV partners receive training and resources to:
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Educate staff and volunteers about veteran-centered care.
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Strengthen the ability to serve veterans and their families.
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Build partnerships with VA facilities and veteran organizations.
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Improve access and quality of end-of-life services.
Levels of Commitment: Earning Your Stars
The We Honor Veterans program recognizes organizations that improve care for veterans. Partners move through five levels by evaluating their programs, adopting best practices, and connecting with community partners (WeHonorVeterans.org).
Each level represents a deeper commitment to veteran-specific care. Providers display the WHV logo on websites, buildings, and outreach materials so families can identify trusted care options.
Hospice agencies like Active Home Health, Hospice & Personal Care collaborate with WHV partners to ensure Utah veterans receive care that reflects dignity, integrity, and gratitude.
Why the Program Matters for Your Care
Many veterans are not enrolled in VA health care and may miss benefits such as the Medicare Hospice Benefit or VA-funded hospice care (WeHonorVeterans.org). WHV partners help close that gap through four key areas:
Honoring Service
Teams learn how to recognize military service and include it in every conversation. Acts of acknowledgment bring comfort and closure for veterans and families.
Providing Culturally Competent Care
Education focuses on military culture, trauma-informed practices, and conditions such as PTSD. These lessons help staff understand the lasting effects of service and provide sensitive care.
Connecting to Benefits
Partners work with VA offices and veteran organizations to help families access benefits and resources. You can learn more about care options through Getting started with home health care and Qualifying for home health.
Supporting Families
Grief and bereavement resources address the unique needs of military families. This support ensures every loved one receives compassion and guidance during and after care.
Community partners such as assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, and funeral homes can also earn WHV status. Their shared training ensures that veterans receive respect and care across all settings.
How to Find a We Honor Veterans Partner
If you or a loved one is a veteran seeking hospice or home health support in Utah:
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Look for the WHV logo. Providers display their WHV level on websites and materials.
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Ask about training. Ask how staff receive veteran-specific education.
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Use the partner directory. Find WHV-certified organizations on WeHonorVeterans.org.
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Talk to your VA social worker. They can recommend WHV partners and help arrange services.
At Active Home Health, Hospice & Personal Care, we stand ready to serve those who have served our country. By working alongside WHV partners and using veteran-centered practices, we ensure every veteran receives comfort, dignity, and respect.
Contact Active Home Health, Hospice & Personal Care today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our team can help you access VA hospice and home health Utah programs designed for veterans and families.
