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Understanding the VA Home Care Program
The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program provides home care for veterans, which includes assistance with personal care and daily activities.
27 CommentsApplying for Veterans Benefits: 5 Tips for Caregivers and Spouses
Whether you’re looking to help an aging loved one apply for veterans benefits and/or manage their payments and VA health care, the following tips are crucial to successfully navigating the VA system.
69 CommentsNeeds-Based VA Benefits Get New Eligibility Rules
2018 updates to VA eligibility rules use net worth limits, spend-down restrictions and a lookback period to determine eligibility for benefits like the basic veterans pension, aid & attendance pension and survivors pension.
82 Comments10 Important Facts About VA Burial Benefits
U.S. veterans are entitled to VA burial benefits that can help their surviving family members defray funeral costs. Learn how the VA can give veterans the memorial services they deserve.
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Veterans Benefits Questions
Has anyone used a virtual assistant for managing home care schedules for their elderly parents?
2 Answersfreqflyer Replied Sep 21, 2024I've been the caregiver for my parents for the last 10-13 years. My mom passed away 2 years ago, and losing her, left me empty an shell.
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Sep 14, 2024If receiving VA Aid and attendance, do you still qualify for VA Home Health care nurse visits?
2 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Answered Sep 14, 2024Making a plan for husband's care if I get sick.
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Sep 13, 2024
Veterans Benefits Discussions
Aide for LO of a Korean Vet, deceased husband. Will the VA help with her care? He is in memory care now, but funds will run out soon.
3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented May 4, 2024Hi everyone
4 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Jun 2023I took care of my father for 2 years prior to becoming his caregiver, recently things have changed. What can I do?
8 CommentsCaldinea Commented Dec 2022My Mom who is 93 is in assistant living for just over a year now. She has bank accounts with both my brother and I on them for years. Any advice?
7 Commentsgladimhere Commented Sep 2022
Veterans Benefits Related Topics
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- Violent Behavior
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