If a person has limited mobility, how easy is it for them to get around, prepare meals, go to the bathroom, go shopping, and do other things that are commonly associated with basic care? It can be extremely difficult.

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Aid and Attendance: Limited Mobility for Veterans Might Make It Difficult for Them to Care for Themselves

The same holds true for veterans of any age, whether they are dealing with the natural effects of aging or some type of disability. For these veterans, and others, home care may be the most important thing to consider.

They will face challenges.

Make no mistake about it, when a person has limited mobility, they will face various challenges in life. Some of these challenges can be due to limited mobility, emotional issues, mental challenges, such as memory loss, and more. When a veteran is coping with many different types of shortcomings, or challenges, it can make daily life more difficult and complicated.

Relying on a home care aide can be an invaluable asset at not just improving quality of life, but also safety.

They might have difficulty asking for help.

Some veterans may be extremely proud of their independence. When these various challenges creep in over time, such as by the natural process of aging, it might be difficult for them to ask for help. When they have difficulty asking for help, they may try to do too much, thus putting themselves at unnecessary risk.

Some veterans may be on a limited income.

They might believe it’s simply not possible for them to hire a home care aide or other assistance. For some of these veterans, especially those who are considered wartime veterans, the Aid and Attendance Benefit can be an invaluable asset to help them pay for home care support services.

In order to qualify for this particular pension, made available through the VA, veterans need to have served at least one day of service during a time of official combat, as defined by Congress. This can include World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Gulf War. They need to have served a minimum of 90 days active duty in one of the major branches of the United States military.

If their time of service overlapped the Gulf War, they need to have served a minimum of two years active duty. For these veterans, relying on a home care aide or other support services can help to maintain a higher quality of life.

If you or a loved one are considering hiring home care assistance, please contact the friendly staff at Veterans Care Coordination™. Call today: 1-855-380-4400.

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About Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO

Kyle founded Veterans Care Coordination in April 2011. As its founder and CEO of VCC, Kyle is driven by the memory of his grandfather, a World War II Veteran who unnecessarily missed out on essential VA benefits because Kyle’s family wasn’t aware of available opportunities. In recognition of his impact in leadership, Kyle was named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list and St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s “100 St. Louisans to Know” in 2014. VCC was named a St. Louis Small Business Monthly “Top 20” small business and a finalist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace (2015-2022), St. Louis Business Journal Best Place to Work (2019 & 2022), and the Arcus Awards (2014). The team has served more than 14,000 Veteran clients and their families. Kyle frequently speaks on Veterans’ benefits, addressing conferences such as the Home Care Association of America and Decision Health. He is passionate about giving back and has built a charitable-minded organization that supports various philanthropic efforts.