Posts by Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO
For a Veteran in Need of Home Care, it’s Never Too Early to Apply for Support
Aging Veterans Care: Stephen was 58 when he had a relatively mild stroke. Even though it was considered ‘mild’ by his doctors, there was no escaping reality: his life had changed dramatically already.
Read MoreIs the Aid and Attendance Benefit Now Available for All Veterans?
Veterans Care: It’s a simple question. However, it’s also a complicated one. Basically, the answer is no, the Aid and Attendance Benefit is not available for all veterans.
Read More3 Signs a Veteran Is Having Too Much Trouble at Home on Their Own
Home Care for Veterans: Sometimes it can be difficult figuring out whether a family member, like an aging parent, who happens to be a veteran, is safe and taking care of himself or herself well enough at the moment.
Read MoreThree Times Veterans Are Denied Aid and Attendance Because of Mistakes They Made on the Application
Aging Veterans Care: Making a mistake on an application doesn’t seem like the most treacherous thing in the world, but when an aging veteran has a need for home care support but can’t afford it, and if they would qualify for the Aid and Attendance Benefit, it can be extremely frustrating to be denied.
Read MoreThree Things Some Consultants Claim About Why They Charge So Much to Help with Aid and Attendance Applications
VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit: For aging and disabled veterans, the Aid and Attendance Benefit could be an incredibly important pension as it provides financial assistance for those who need home care services. Some veterans, though, may be tempted to hire a personal consultant or financial firm to hide some of their assets.
Read MoreHow to Celebrate an Aid and Attendance Award for Aging Veterans
VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit: What a relief! Mark is a veteran who served some time of his active duty service during the Korean War. In his 80s, he and his wife did their past to support themselves, but they did lean on some neighbors, friends, and family who lived in the area.
Read MoreDenied Aid and Attendance Even Though You Know You Qualified? The Next Steps Could Be Long, but Worthwhile…
Aging Veterans Care: It’s been more than a few months. In fact, it’s already been more than nine months since you helped your elderly father fill out the Aid and Attendance Benefit application. As a veteran who served during the Korean War, because of his limited pension, Social Security payments, and need for home care support, you believed, honestly, that this benefit was a slam dunk.
Read MoreAre There Home Modifications Veterans Could Benefit from as They Age?
Care for Aging Veterans: Veterans, like most other healthy adults, may feel invincible, at least for a while. As people get older, though, their joints ache, they begin to develop back problems, and begin to face new challenges as the years pass. While veterans may not be thinking about home care, at least not until it is absolutely necessary, there are certain modifications that can be made at home to improve safety for them, whether they are dealing with the natural process of aging or some injury or disability in life.
Read MoreIt’s Not Easy to Relax When Aging Veterans Have Difficulties at Home
Home Care for Veterans: It’s not like Aaron was the type of man who would sit around and do nothing all day. He had always been a highly active, strong, independent individual. He was there for his children when they were growing up, managed to start over after a difficult divorce, and even though he never remarried, he was loyal to his friends and family to a fault.
Read MoreSocial Interaction Affects Health for Aging Veterans, and Home Care Is a Part of That
Aging Veterans Care: Human beings are social creatures. When we don’t have social interaction, it can lead to an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. As people get older, veterans included, feelings of isolation and loneliness can increase. That’s because the older we get, the more likely people we knew, friends, and even family members begin to pass away.
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