There are numerous benefits that a home care aide or even a visiting nurse can provide to people who need assistance. For veterans, home care may seem like something they can’t even consider because of their financial situation, but if a veteran qualifies for it, the Aid and Attendance Benefit  could be essential to help them get the care and support they need at home.

There are plenty of benefits that home care offers. Below are three such benefits veterans might want to consider because it could lead to improved safety and possibly even a higher quality of life.

Benefit #1: Physical assistance.

Some veterans have a difficult time asking for help. However, as people get older or deal with serious disabilities, they begin to become more acutely aware of their own limitations.

If a person has trouble getting out of bed every morning, does not feel safe getting into and out of the shower, and even has difficulty easing themselves in and out of the restroom, they might have family and friends in the area, but are they really going to call them for help with these intimate matters?

A home care aide can offer the physical support these veterans may require -regardless of age, size, or gender.

Care for Aging Veterans: Three Benefits a Home Care Aide Offers Veterans in Need of Support

Benefit #2: Emotional support.

As we get older, our friends and even neighbors may pass away or move away, causing us to feel more isolated, especially if we have mobility challenges. An experienced home care aide can provide wonderful emotional support to veterans and others through conversations, playing games with them, and even supporting them as they pursue activities that are still important in their life.

Benefit #3: Developing a plan.

An experienced home care aide can help a veteran develop a cogent and cohesive plan for their future. This plan can include a bucket list of things they would love to try, see, or explore as well as various options they may need to consider if they ultimately deal with increased physical limitations, health emergencies and other issues.

If a veteran needs financial assistance to pay for home care support and are considered a wartime veteran, they may want to look into the Aid and Attendance Benefit. If they believe they would qualify, they should be encouraged to fill out and submit the application as soon as they realize home care is necessary.

If you or a loved one are considering hiring home care for veterans, please contact the friendly staff at Veterans Care Coordination™. Call today: 1-855-380-4400

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About Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO

Kyle founded Veterans Care Coordination in April 2011. As its founder and CEO of VCC, Kyle is driven by the memory of his grandfather, a World War II Veteran who unnecessarily missed out on essential VA benefits because Kyle’s family wasn’t aware of available opportunities. In recognition of his impact in leadership, Kyle was named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list and St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s “100 St. Louisans to Know” in 2014. VCC was named a St. Louis Small Business Monthly “Top 20” small business and a finalist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace (2015-2022), St. Louis Business Journal Best Place to Work (2019 & 2022), and the Arcus Awards (2014). The team has served more than 14,000 Veteran clients and their families. Kyle frequently speaks on Veterans’ benefits, addressing conferences such as the Home Care Association of America and Decision Health. He is passionate about giving back and has built a charitable-minded organization that supports various philanthropic efforts.