Posts Tagged ‘Aid and Attendance Benefit’
Jon Moore: Veteran of the Month | November 2023
Jon Moore was raised in a typical Red Oak, Iowa household. His father, an electrician, was also a radio instructor during WWII. Moore and his younger brother grew up in town, and when they weren’t in the community pool a few blocks from their house, you could find them playing sandlot baseball or football. After…
Read MoreDwight Henry: Veteran of the Month | September 2023
Dwight Henry, born in May 1950, was the middle child among seven siblings. His upbringing in Jackson, Mississippi, unfolded against a tumultuous era for African Americans. Yet, he was unwavering in his commitment to pursuing a peaceful path. Henry grew up loving music and had an early sense of responsibility. He started assisting with babysitting,…
Read MoreSeasonal Safety: Fall Checklist for Seniors
It is that time of year again when the hot days of summer are gone, and the long, chilly nights and dropping temperatures start to take over. As seasons shift, so do our home priorities, and regular fall maintenance becomes essential to prevent costly home repairs. For older adults, fall upkeep isn’t just about…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Options: Home Care vs. Assisted Living
Seniors fear the loss of independence more than they fear death. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 90% of seniors desire to remain in their own homes as they age. Therefore, they might not be honest about the challenges they are having at home or with driving. As you start to consider…
Read MoreVeterans and Heart Health: How Home Care Services Can Make a Difference
Heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalizations in the VA health care system. It’s also a leading cause of death – accounting for nearly one in three people– in the U.S. Several studies suggest that Veterans are particularly vulnerable to heart disease*. This month, we’re focusing on Hearts of Heroes, sharing heart-healthy tips, and working to ensure that our wartime Veterans have access to the home care they need in order to lead healthy lives.
Read MoreNew VA Regulation Changes and How They Affect Veterans and Spouses
New VA rules went into effect on October 18, 2018. The VA’s ruling is based on changes that were proposed in 2015. Here at VCC, we realized that some of the proposed changes could have a negative impact on Veterans’ ability to receive the quality home care they not only need, but deserve.
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 MoreAging Veterans Care: It’s Not Enough to Simply Ask a Veteran to Rely on Home Care Services
Aging Veterans Care: Simply asking somebody to start ‘relying on home care’ seems easy enough, right? Opening the conversation is a great start, but it’s not enough. Often, people react to this type of advice with a wide range of emotions. Veterans Care Coordination can help. 855-380-4400
Read More3 Tips That May Help an Aging Veteran in Your Family Think About Home Care
Having an aging veteran in your family may be challenging as they age and begin struggling with basic care at home. Here are 3 tips to begin the conversation of home care assistance.
Read MoreAging Veterans Care: Home Care Can Be One of the Best Decisions an Aging Veteran Can Make
Aging Veterans Care: People often note that it’s not easy getting older, especially when health issues, physical challenges, and loneliness become greater and there can be more pressing problems.
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