Assisting Hands Home Care honors, the service of our nation’s senior veterans by providing VA home health care and respite care services in Romeoville, IL. Senior veterans and their spouses who have served our country with distinction can now receive compassionate, professional home care funded in part through their VA benefits.
Many seniors in the United States, having valiantly served in the armed forces, might be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to help cover the costs associated with in-home care. As elderly individuals begin requiring support at home, a growing number are opting for home care as opposed to considering the possibility of moving to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Qualified senior veterans may use their VA benefits towards expenses for veteran home care and respite services from Assisting Hands.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we provide veteran home care and respite care services for senior veterans and spouses who are eligible to receive VA benefits in Romeoville, IL. Senior veterans can receive quality home care from our licensed caregivers and use their VA benefits to help pay for care.
VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefits
You or your loved one may be eligible for VA Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits if you have served in the armed forces or are the spouse of an eligible veteran. Those who may be eligible should apply through the VA to start receiving benefits. Those who qualify may receive up to $2200 per month in Aid and Attendance benefits which can be used to help pay for home care.
Requirements for Aid and Attendance Benefits
Senior veterans or spouses of veterans may qualify for Aid and Attendance Benefits for VA home care services if they meet the following criteria:
- Aged 65 or older.
- Wartime service with a minimum of 90 active-duty days, with at least one day during a wartime period.
- An honorable discharge from service.
- Widow or widower of a qualified wartime veteran.
- A demonstrated need for assistance with ADLs.
- Assets below $123,600 (excluding home, vehicles, and personal property).
- Monthly income below $3,000 for couples, $2,600 for single veterans, or $2,000 for a surviving spouse.
VA Home Health Care and Respite Care
Senior veterans and spouses of veterans who are eligible to receive VA Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits can use these benefits towards the following VA home care and respite care programs:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Home Health Program
With many senior veterans having dedicated years of service to the armed forces, they deserve high-quality care as they age. We provide complete home care to meet the needs of veterans through our VA home health aide (HHA) program. Our care plans are comprehensive to ensure that your loved ones get quality home care to accommodate their needs.
Veterans and spouses who receive VA benefits can use these benefits towards home care if they meet the following criteria:
- Need up to 12 hours per week of home health care for eligible veterans.
- Must complete a comprehensive evaluation for Geriatric Extended Care (GEC).
- Need assistance with 3 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) or management of significant cognitive impairment.
VA Respite Care Program
Sometimes, a short-term care solution may be necessary for veterans or their spouses. Our VA respite care program provides temporary relief, ensuring continuity of care if taking over for a family caregiver. Eligibility for this program is decided through a detailed interdisciplinary assessment, requiring that veterans or spouses need help with 3 or more ADLs or have significant cognitive impairment.
Call Assisting Hands Home Care for VA Home Care
If you or a loved one is in need of home care and is eligible to receive VA benefits, don’t hesitate to contact Assisting Hands Home Care. Our goal is to provide quality and dignified veteran home care that helps our veterans and their spouses live comfortably at home.
Please reach out to Assisting Hands Home Care for a consultation and learn more about the support we can provide. Call us today at (773) 207-3767 for information about our VA home care and respite care services in Romeoville, IL.
