Home Care Program and Vision Problems Staying safer at home can be more complicated for seniors when they’re struggling with their eyesight. Some may even qualify for home care assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs. A home care aide can help older...
Long-term care help for Veterans and surviving spouses Long-term care may be necessary for people as they age, not only to keep them safe, but to help them to maintain a quality of life. When long-term care is needed, the Aid and Attendance benefit from the Department...
Older Adults Needing Assistance Maybe it’s your father or mother. Perhaps it’s your own spouse. Maybe it’s a grand parent or your in-laws or someone else in your life. You’ve noticed an older adult having trouble taking care of themselves at home. It’s not easy...
VA Home Care There are an estimated 19.3 million Veterans living in the United States right now and 9.4 million are age 65 or older. Many of these senior Veterans may be unaware of the Aid Attendance benefit and how it may help them pay for the beneficial services of...
Home Care for Veterans For an older adult on a limited income, having a private home care aide to help with bathing, dressing, meals and transportation may seem un-affordable. Yet, if the older adult is a wartime Veteran or a surviving spouse of a wartime Veteran,...
Older-Adult Caregivers Should Know About Aid and Attendance Are you a family member or friend who cares for an older adult? Are you a professional caregiver? If so, have you checked into a benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that could help the person...