There are new stories every once in a while that can tug on the heartstrings. Some of these new stories in recent years have been about veterans who have been neglected, abandoned, and even left to die in VA hospitals. It can cause a great deal of anxiety, anger, and resentment toward the VA itself. Some veterans may have attempted to get help through the years, either financially, with their health, or with other facets of their life and feel as though no one was there for them.
Today, there are numerous nonprofit organizations that can help.
There are more and more organizations across country that can provide some type of emotional, physical, or even financial support to certain veterans to get the help they need. Unfortunately, there are many veterans who feel abandoned and either have no information about these organizations or the support available to them, even through the VA, or don’t bother trying to apply for help any longer.
What about for those veterans who need home care support?
If a veteran has been disabled or is considered elderly and is having difficulty getting around their house safely, a home care aide can be a valuable asset. If that veteran feels abandoned, he or she may not even look into any option for assistance to pay for it and therefore don’t even seriously consider hiring a caregiver.
There are programs that can help.
The Aid and Attendance Benefit is one particular pension program specifically designed to help veterans who need home care services. This pension places certain stipulations on veterans to qualify, including time of service, active combat, and financial need.
Why home care is so important.
When a person has difficulty with their mobility, memory, or some other component of their physical body that makes it difficult to remain safe and active on a daily basis, a home care aide can be an invaluable resource. This caregiver can provide them physical assistance getting out of bed, taking a shower, and even preparing meals. The caregiver may even be able to provide transportation services to get to a doctor’s appointment, to go shopping, and much more.
It can also offer encouragement.
Far too often when people have extreme difficulty getting around and taking care of themselves they can feel discouraged. With an experienced home care aide on hand, veterans of all ages can feel inspired and encouraged to live life to the fullest.
Just because a veteran may have felt abandoned in the past doesn’t mean he or she should give up. The Aid and Attendance Benefit may be the perfect solution that can get them the home care support they need.
Our VetAssist® Program can help you apply for the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit and access the home care you need. For more information and to learn about The VetAssist Program, contact Veteran’s Home Care at (888) 314-6075.
