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
The Best Way to Help an Aging Loved One Who Is a Veteran Living at Home Alone
Caregivers for Aging Veterans: Matthew had been living alone for quite some time. He never truly recovered emotionally from his time in service during the Vietnam War. He carried the mental and emotional scars for many years before he even sought help.
Not All Veterans Qualify for the Aid and Attendance Benefit
Wouldn’t it be great if every veteran qualified for pensions that could be extremely beneficial for them? After all, these men and women have sacrificed their time and put themselves in harm’s way in the name of freedom. However, not every veteran is going to qualify for all pensions.
When Both Parents Need Support and Dad Was a Wartime Veteran, Home Care Is Possible
Home Care for Aging Veterans: Living in the shadow of his father’s military service was not easy. Brian constantly moved around as a child, from one place to the next.
Frustration Can Build When Relying on the VA for Help with Aid and Attendance
Veterans Care: Frustration Can Build When Relying on the VA for Help with Aid and Attendance
Getting Answers to Questions About Veteran Pensions Isn’t Always Easy through the VA
Home Care for Aging Veterans: The Veteran’s Administration, more commonly referred to as the VA, has received a lot of bad press in recent years. Most of it is well earned, and unfortunately that means veterans often don’t get the right level of care and support they deserve.
A Veteran with Alzheimer’s Would Benefit from Home Care Support
September is World Alzheimer’s Month and for veterans who may be diagnosed with this form of dementia, home care can be a vital component to safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Some Veterans Avoid Aid and Attendance for Fear of Losing Other Government Support
There’s a common misconception among some veterans that applying for various pensions could cause them to lose eligibility for Medicaid or other financial supports.
VHC’s Veterans Share Important Veterans Day Message For Those Who Served
ST. LOUIS, MO — November 5, 2020 — The staff of veterans at Veterans Home Care has an important Veterans Day message for aging veterans, and
Celebrating March Social Worker Month with Safe Discharge Planning Case Studies
CASE 1- Korean War Veteran Albert Warren CASE 2- Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Catherine DeNova CASE 3- WWII Veteran Robert Benden As March is national social worker
Podcasts For Family Caregivers: Get Informed and Empowered
Caring for an aging loved one can feel overwhelming when you are figuring things out along the way. Podcasts for family caregivers provide practical guidance, shared experiences, and helpful perspectives that can make the caregiving journey feel more manageable and less isolating.
Tips for New Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
Becoming a caregiver for an aging loved one comes with new responsibilities and challenges. This guide shares essential tips to help you stay organized, create supportive daily routines, and balance your own well-being while providing thoughtful, effective care.
