Aging Veterans Care
Helping Families Understand Why a Veteran Refuses Home Care Services
At this point in their life, an elderly veteran might benefit from a home care aide. Sometimes the veteran may have difficulty accepting assistance or they might only turn to family and friends for consistent help. Veterans Care Coordination may be able to help.
Read MoreThe Forgotten War We Remember: The Korean Conflict 1950-1953
It seems impossible to believe, but in a war where more than 5 million of its citizens served in the Armed Forces, a conflict could be deemed America’s “forgotten war.” However, that’s primarily the case with the Korean War, which began more than 70 years ago. In fact, if it weren’t for the enduring…
Read More10 Things You Should Know About Pension with Aid & Attendance
10 Things You Should Know About Pension with Aid & Attendance Applying for The Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit can be cumbersome and time-consuming. In addition, it can be confusing as it involves many rules and detailed criteria. Home care agencies may avoid promoting this benefit simply because they do not understand it.…
Read MoreSix Ways to Make 2022 The Year of the Senior
As the group that has faced the most significant health impact from COVID-19, seniors have had to be even more vigilant in practicing social distancing while also following the other protocols such as washing hands and wearing masks if needed to go out in public for essential trips. We’ve seen the staggering toll the virus…
Read MoreCaregivers: Thanks-for-Giving
November is designated as National Caregiver Appreciation Month, a time to honor and acknowledge the people who go above and beyond to care for others. This month has been observed since the early 2000s. This year, Caregivers have stepped up even more by caring for COVID-19 clients, working through the shutdown, and being a shining…
Read MoreHomelessness & Hunger Awareness Week
November 15 – 22 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Originating at Villanova University in 1975, this annual program was created to educate and raise awareness on poverty while gathering a base of volunteers and supporters. Through community events, volunteers spend this week generating publicity about hunger and homelessness. Too many Americans are faced with…
Read MoreA Promising Outlook for Home Care
Those of us in home care know that senior adults prefer staying independent in their homes. Until recently, and particularly since COVID, healthcare has moved more toward home-based care, with the agreement that home is the safest place to be. Recently, I sat in on a webinar hosted by Home Care 100, a preeminent leadership…
Read MoreGolden Years: How Seniors Can Live Their Best Life in 2020
Veterans Care Coordination’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Veterans and their families. This month we’re focused on helping seniors live their best life in the coming year. Here are eight ways aging seniors can express their new-found freedom and live their best life in 2020.
Read MoreLosing a Spouse: Healing Hearts Through Home Care
The physical and emotional effects of losing a spouse range from trouble sleeping and lack of appetite to severe depression and an increased risk of heart failure. That’s why caring for seniors who’ve lost their spouse is so important and why we’ve designated October as Healing Hearts month at VCC.
Read MoreHealthy Aging: The Dimensions of Wellness for Seniors
In honor of Healthy Aging Month, we’re taking a closer look at how seniors can improve their health and how home care services can help them continue living well in every aspect of their lives.
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