VetAssist & Veterans In-Home Care Blog
Looking for a caregiver blog? A VA claims blog? A veterans blog? Our VetAssist team at Veterans Home Care has valuable information and consumer tips for elder care. Whether you’re a family caregiver, home care provider or social worker, we invite you to follow our blog. We share timely articles and expert advice to help older veterans and their surviving spouses get the support they need to live their best life.
From how to access a little-known VA benefit known as Aid and Attendance to pay for in-home care to the latest senior technology, our blog is a must read.
You can also find testimonials and links to verified reviews from VetAssist clients and stories about veterans on our website by clicking below
6 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Learn 6 winter safety tips for seniors to prevent falls, stay warm, manage health risks, and access resources for a safer, healthier season.
The Importance of Companionship for Seniors
Discover why aging in place is a growing trend among seniors. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and tips for supporting elderly parents at home.
Why Seniors Are Choosing to Age in Place
Discover why aging in place is a growing trend among seniors. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and tips for supporting elderly parents at home.
Geriatric In-Home Physical Therapy for Seniors: 5 Myths Busted
Celebrate Global Physical Therapist Day by learning about the benefits of in-home physical therapy for seniors, busting myths, and improving their quality of life.
“My Elderly Parents Won’t Accept Help!” Broaching In-Home Care with Your Aging Parents
Learn how to talk to elderly parents about accepting professional care, recognize when it’s time to intervene, and explore in-home care options for aging parents.
Understanding the Difference between a VA Pension and VA Disability Compensation
The VA offers a wide range of benefits for surviving spouses of veterans. Veteran spouse benefits include healthcare, financial…
8 Essential VA Benefits for Widows
The VA offers a wide range of benefits for surviving spouses of veterans. Veteran spouse benefits include healthcare, financial…
Aid & Attendance Myths vs. Facts
The VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit is an underused but potentially life-changing resource for veterans …
Parkinson’s Awareness: Essentials on the Disease, and What You Can Do
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Disease Day….
The Best Books for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
Over one in five US adults aged 45-64 serve as a caregiver for an elderly relative (via the CDC). This relative is usually a parent or a spouse …
Avoiding Burnout for the Sandwich Generation
Sandwich generation caregivers are all around us; maybe you’re one too.
These individuals are typically aged 40-59 and are “sandwiched” between
Elder Independence: How Seniors Can Live Safely & Comfortably at Home
For many seniors, living independently is an important part of maintaining self-esteem and dignity as they age …
