VA Benefits For Home Care
Honoring the WWII Era
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…
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 MoreWhat’s Changing for Veterans and Home Care Providers
Changes to Veterans’ programs can often lead to temporary confusion among home care providers. Messaging at the local and the federal levels can appear conflicting, which only serves to raise more questions. We hope to clarify some of the confusion and provide insight into the changes and what impact they might have on caring for…
Read MoreThree Ways Some Disabled Veterans Benefit from Home Care … and the Aid and Attendance Benefit
Aid and Attendance Benefit: There could be a number of reasons why some disabled veterans don’t get proper care and support at home. A person who has been completely disabled will be dependent on family or friends in many cases to just to do simple daily tasks.
Read MoreAmazing Things Happen When Families Find Help For Veteran Care
Veterans Care: For some people, getting older often means struggling with more aspects of daily life and feeling isolated. Aging veterans face many of the same challenges that other elderly men and women face, but some may have difficulty asking for help or even accepting it.
Read MoreUsing the Aid and Attendance Benefit for Home Care
Using the Aid and Attendance Benefit for Home Care: Ron was a Veteran of the United States Navy. As he got older he began noticing his physical capabilities declining. It reached a point when he was 79, living alone, and struggling just to get out of bed that he knew home care would be a benefit. He began researching ways to help pay for home care services and found Veterans Care Coordination.
Read MoreCommon Confusion Regarding the Aid and Attendance Benefit
VA Benefit for Home Care: With many pensions available through the VA, veterans may be confused about which ones can help with home care and the costs associated. One of the pensions that can cause a great deal of confusion is known as the Aid and Attendance Benefit.
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