Richard Brown Jr, MBA

Cheyenne’s veterans deserve care that honors service while strengthening independence. A high-touch, home-like model such as the VA’s Medical Foster Home program offers personalized assistance in real homes, aligning daily routines, rehabilitation goals, and social connection with clinical oversight. This approach complements local VA services and caregiver supports while keeping veterans integrated in the community (VA MFH; Cheyenne MFH; Caregiver Support). Veterans Affairs+2Veterans Affairs+2

Effective support is multidisciplinary. Family caregivers can access structured coaching, respite, and benefits navigation, coordinated through VA teams in Cheyenne, improving continuity and reducing avoidable hospital use (Cheyenne VA; Caregiver Support). Evidence-based risk reduction—like proactive fall prevention and chronic-disease self-management—further protects health and autonomy (CDC; UWyo Center on Aging). University of Wyoming+3Veterans Affairs+3Veterans Affairs+3

Community alignment matters. Wyoming’s Aging Division and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services expand access to nutrition, personal care, and in-home supports, enabling veterans to remain safely housed while receiving tailored services (WY Aging; HCBS; WY Home Services). Behavioral health resources dedicated to service members and families close critical gaps in post-deployment recovery and caregiver well-being (SAMHSA SMVF; SAMHSA Veterans). SAMHSA+4Wyoming Department of Health+4Wyoming Department of Health+4

Dignity also requires accessibility. Clear policies on service animals and community inclusion safeguard veterans’ rights in homes, clinics, and public spaces (ADA service animals; DOJ service animals). ADA.gov+1

Cheyenne is uniquely positioned to model “compassion meets care.” By weaving VA clinical pathways, state and university programs, and rights-based accessibility into a single, relationship-centered plan, we can deliver outcomes that families feel and metrics can verify: fewer falls, stronger caregiver capacity, and sustained community participation. That is veteran support redefined—local, evidence-guided, and home-centered.

Authoritative resources (linked):
VA Medical Foster Homes: https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Medical_Foster_Homes.asp
Cheyenne MFH Program: https://www.va.gov/cheyenne-health-care/programs/medical-foster-home/
Cheyenne VA Medical Center: https://www.va.gov/cheyenne-health-care/contact-us/
VA Caregiver Assistance: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/
VA Caregiver Support Program: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
CDC Falls Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html
Wyoming Aging Division: https://health.wyo.gov/aging/
Wyoming HCBS: https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/hcbs/
University of Wyoming Center on Aging: https://www.uwyo.edu/wycoa/
ADA Service Animals: https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/

References (APA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About older adult fall prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html
U.S. Department of Justice. (2024). Service animals and assistance animals. https://www.justice.gov/servicemembers/service-animals-and-assistance-animals-0
U.S. Department of Justice. (2025). Service animals. https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024). Cheyenne medical foster home. https://www.va.gov/cheyenne-health-care/programs/medical-foster-home/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025). Cheyenne VA contact. https://www.va.gov/cheyenne-health-care/contact-us/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (n.d.). Medical foster homes. https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Medical_Foster_Homes.asp
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025). Caregiver assistance programs. https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (n.d.). Caregiver Support Program. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
University of Wyoming. (n.d.). Wyoming Center on Aging. https://www.uwyo.edu/wycoa/
Wyoming Department of Health. (n.d.). Aging Division ; HCBS. https://health.wyo.gov/aging/ ; https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/hcbs/

About the Author
Richard Brown Jr., MBA-HCM, BS Healthcare Administration, is the Founder of Essential Living Support, LLC, a veteran-owned home-based care provider in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I provide person-centered support for Veterans and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through VA Medical Foster Home services and Home and Community-Based Services. My focus is practical, safety-minded support that protects dignity, promotes independence, and strengthens community inclusion.

Transparency and Scope
This article is provided for general educational purposes and reflects my professional experience along with publicly available guidance. It does not create a provider-patient relationship and is not medical, legal, or clinical advice. For guidance specific to your situation, contact your VA care team, primary care provider, case manager, or an appropriate licensed professional.

Contact
If you would like to discuss home-based care options in Cheyenne, Wyoming, you can reach me here:
Contact: https://www.essentiallivingsupport.com/contact
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Core Values of Essential Living Support, LLC
Dignity. Respect. Independence. Always.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

Founder & Owner, Essential Living Support, LLC

U.S. Army Veteran | VA-Approved Medical Foster Home Provider | Certified Shared Home Provider

I am a healthcare professional and U.S. Army veteran dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Veterans in need of home-based support. After earning my B.S. in Healthcare Administration – Healthcare Information Systems and completing my MBA in Healthcare Management, I founded Essential Living Support, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming to offer a compassionate alternative to institutional care.

My experience includes direct care, medication administration, behavioral support, safety compliance, and the development of life-skills programs that promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion. I hold full approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Medical Foster Home provider and am a certified Shared Home Provider under the Wyoming Department of Health’s DD Waiver program.

My approach is simple: create a home environment where people feel respected, understood, and genuinely cared for. I believe real care means more than meeting medical needs—it means building trust, supporting personal goals, and helping every individual feel valued in their daily life.

Today, Essential Living Support offers 24/7 respite care, homemaker services for Veterans, companion care, life-skills development, and a family-style residential setting focused on safety, consistency, and meaningful engagement. Whether I am coordinating medical appointments, supporting daily routines, or helping a client master a new skill, I see every moment of care as an opportunity to make someone’s life better.

Outside of work, I enjoy scuba diving, fitness, serving my community, and continuing to grow as a leader in home- and community-based care.

https://www.essentiallivingsupport.com