Home Care for Veterans

On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam, but for the more than 2.7 million Americans that served in Vietnam, their homecoming was less than welcoming. Vietnam Veterans returned to a society that was torn apart by debate over the Vietnam War. Instead of being honored with parades, they were…

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.…

As early as the 1940s, some communities celebrated Negro History week (later known as Black History Month) in February, recognizing Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass’ birthdays and their contributions to African American liberation. President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial. He urged Americans to “seize…

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…

“Frustration” is undoubtedly the word that has to come to mind to Veterans and family members who have requested military service records in the past year. And, as with so many things recently, the primary culprit is the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Archives and Records Administration is responsible for maintaining all military service records through…

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently around 300,000 surviving WWII Veterans. These Veterans are now in their 90’s. Many organizations and Veteran groups have made it a mission to honor these World War II Veterans from Honor Flights to the World War II Memorial in D.C. to the National WWII…

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…

A Woman and her granddaughter working on a Halloween pumpkin together

Halloween brings costume parties, neighborhood trick or treating, and decorating our homes. 2020 has put a question mark on all the traditional Halloween festivities. According to the CDC each person should assess current COVID-19 levels in their community to determine whether to postpone, cancel, or limit the number of attendees to any events they may…

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…

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.