3 Reasons Home Care May Be Vital for Some Veterans

Veterans are really no different than other people. They will face the same kind of challenges, strife, joys, successes, and other wonders that life can hold. Sometimes, though, when a person has gone through boot camp, has seen the front lines of combat, and has been trained to rely on themselves, they may have a difficult time accepting assistance or even asking for it.

For some veterans, relying on home care may be a challenge.

It’s difficult for most people, regardless of when they served, their age, and other factors. There are numerous reasons why home care might be a great decision for some veterans. Below we look at three that may help loved ones convince their aging or disabled family member to at least consider it.

Reason #1: It offers assistance with ADLs.

ADLs are Activities of Daily Living. These are things that most of us have a tendency to take for granted. It can include doing the laundry, getting out of bed and getting dressed, taking a shower, preparing a meal, and more.
Home care can provide veterans the support they need to complete many of these activities throughout the day. An experienced home care aide can assist with getting into and out of the shower, getting dressed, getting out of bed, doing laundry, going to the store to get some food at the supermarket, and much more.

Reason #2: They may not have family around to help.

Some people have family hundreds or even thousands of miles away from them. Those adult children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and others may want to support them, but simply can’t do it. If they don’t have any real support system in the area, what are they going to do when they need help?

A home care aide can be hired for just a couple of hours once or twice a week or for full-time, around-the-clock care, if needed.

Reason #3: It keeps them safer.

When people are having difficulty getting around, doing certain tasks and activities, and more, it’s not always easy to stay safe. Sometimes these veterans absolutely must get something down from the closet, bring something up from the basement, or even try to change the batteries in a smoke detector.

If they get up onto a stepladder with unsteady feet, it increases the risk of falling and being seriously injured. Home care support improves safety for veterans and others who need assistance. For those who may not be able to pay for it, the Aid and Attendance Benefit is a pension for wartime veterans that can be used to pay for home care support.

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.