Posts Tagged ‘VA Benefits For Home Care’
VCC Veterans Day Visits | November 2023
On November 10th, VCC employees had the fortunate opportunity to step away from their desks and visit the Veterans and surviving spouses whom we are honored to assist daily. A team of eleven VCC members took to the streets, connecting with ten clients in the St. Louis area, including a 96-year-old WWII Veteran and…
Read MoreJon 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 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 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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