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On this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Aretelli sits down with Fred Sganga, Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home, for a no-nonsense look at what it really takes to care for our aging heroes. They unpack the decades-long fallout of Agent Orange, reveal how Stony Brook Medicine’s “teaching nursing home” model trains tomorrow’s geriatric experts, and spotlight a groundbreaking medical adult-day program that keeps vets in their own beds each night.

You’ll learn how to navigate VA benefits—from the $144.10/day premium to no-cost care at 70%+ service ratings—plus the inside scoop on H.R. 1970, which could finally cover sky-high chemo pills. Fred also shares how virtual-reality therapy is replacing pills and why—believe it or not—this might be the second-happiest place on earth after Disney World. If you’re a caregiver, veteran, or simply care about the future of elder care, this forward-thinking conversation is packed with actionable insights and a dash of humor.