Care for Aging Veterans

It’s not always easy to try and convince an elderly loved one they might require some type of home care support. If that elderly family member is also a veteran, the challenges you face might seem Care-for-Aging-Veteranseven more monumental.

That’s because many veterans take a great deal of pride in not only their own independence, but their service and ability to support others. These are the men and women who may be the first to answer the call for support and assistance when a friend requires it.

When they need help themselves, though, all bets could be off. They might deny the challenges they face, not be willing to accept those challenges, or have other issues to address.

As June is Effective Communications Month, here are three ways you might be able to talk about the topic of home care support with an elderly veteran family member, friend, or somebody else you know is having certain challenges at home.

1. Gather information.

The more you know about home care support for seniors, the more you’re going to be able to address any questions or concerns they might have.

Some people have a tendency to deflect by asking questions they assume the other individual could not possibly have the answer to. If you arm yourself with plenty of information regarding home care aides, agencies, and the services they offer, you’ll be in a better position to stop those deflective tendencies.

2. Speak clearly and consistently.

If you’re trying to convince somebody to consider a home care aide, make sure you are consistent in your observations and concerns.

If there are any inconsistencies, somebody who isn’t willing to listen or doesn’t really want to hear it is going to latch onto those and keep bringing them up time and time again.

3. Listen closely.

This is arguably the most important aspect of communication. You need to be willing and able to listen to what the senior has to say with regard to their ability to care for themselves, the questions they might have about home care, and concerns they bring up.

The only way to truly listen is to give the senior time to talk. When you listen, make sure you’re giving them your undivided attention.

When you do that, you may see opportunities to hammer home the value of this type of support, with regard to staying active, being safe, and much more.

You also may realize this veteran could possibly qualify for the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which can help pay for a significant level of home care support.

 

If you or a loved one are considering hiring care for aging veterans, please contact the friendly staff at Veterans Care Coordination. Call today: 1-855-777-4693

 

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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.