As with most people, when veterans and others are suddenly faced with a disability, they can either push forward and overcome it and learn to cope with this new reality in life or give up. The vast majority of veterans have a tendency to keep going forward. They want to thrive, survive, and be an inspiration to their family, friends, and others.
Some veterans who are dealing with any type of disability, whether it’s the result of the natural process of aging and diminishing strength, a medical emergency, injuries sustained in an accident, or something that happened during a time of service may need home care support.
For those veterans who would definitely qualify for home care support in the form of an aide, visiting nurse, physical therapist, or others, but can’t afford it on their own because of the limited income and few assets, may feel like there are no options available to them.
But there are.
One of the biggest ones to know about is the Aid and Attendance Benefit. This pension was developed following World War I as a way to help soldiers returning from battle get the care they needed at home to cope with injuries sustained in combat.
Over the years the pension was expanded to provide financial assistance to veterans of all ages, whether they saw actual combat or not and whether they were injured and disabled during their time of service or long after it.
Home care may be essential.
Many family members and friends are often there for loved ones in a time of need, but most of these men and women have things in their own life they need to do. Those responsibilities may keep them from providing the type of care and support that veteran needs at all times.
If the veteran has difficulty getting out of bed, getting into and out of the shower, or doing other things necessary for their basic care, they may qualify for home care support.
It’s important not to wait on this application.
If the veteran is considered a wartime veteran, can prove that home care is needed at this point in his or her life, and is limited with their income and assets, they may qualify for the Aid and Attendance Benefit. As a result, it’s important that they get this application started as quickly as possible.
Being diligent and pushing through the challenges in life is one of the great assets that most of us can learn from some of these wonderful veterans.
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.
