How to Help Your Elderly Mom Take Care of Dad
Your mother has been looking after your father for some time. They had been married for more than 55 years and she sees this as not just her responsibility, but something she wants to do.
3 Things You Can Do to Avoid Slipping and Falling at Home
Falls are the Leading Cause of Injuries Among Seniors According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in
Seniors Dealing with Vision Loss May Qualify for Home Care Assistance
VA Home Care Program: As a person gets older, the risk of certain health issues increases. For veterans and other elderly individuals, the risk of vision related problems will increase with age as well.
When Long-Term Care Is Needed, the Aid and Attendance Benefit May Help
Long-term care may be necessary for some veterans at some point in their life. Whether they were injured and disabled during service, after service, or as they get older, long-term care can be instrumental at not only keeping them safe, but helping them to maintain a high quality of life.
What You Can Do for a Loved One Who’s Struggling at Home
Veterans in Home Care: Maybe it’s your father. Perhaps it’s your grandfather. Maybe it’s a brother, sister, daughter, son, spouse, or someone else who is a veteran in your life. You’ve noticed that veteran having trouble taking care of themselves at home.
How to Help More Veterans Become Aware of the Aid and Attendance Benefit
VA Home Care: There are an estimated 23.6 million veterans living in the United States right now. Fewer than 1 million of them rely on pensions like the Aid and Attendance Benefit.