Five Reasons Families Love In-Home Care
Is it the right choice for your loved on? Here are five facts to consider.
1. Independence
In-home care enables seniors to be as independent as possible and be cared for in the comfort of their own home.
2. Family Time
There are no visiting hours with in-home care, so family members can visit any time, without concerns about intruding on others.
3. Continutity of Care
Home care is often provided by the same nurse or team of nurses, so they always know what kind of care has been given or is needed.
4. Less Risk
One-on-one care reduces your loved one’s exposure to infection or illness, and ensures that their needs are met quickly.
5. Lower Costs
In-home care gives you the flexibility of hiring someone for only the hours when your loved one needs help the most.
Do I qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit?
- A Veteran must have been on active duty for 90 days with at least 1 day during a time of war.
- World War II
- Korean Conflict
- Vietnam Era
- Persian Gulf War
- Must have been honorably discharged
- The Veteran must be homebound, unable to safely drive a vehicle and not currently driving.
- Monthly income (less costs for all medical expenses) must be less than $1,644 for a Veteran living alone, $1,056 for a surviving spouse or $1,949 for a Veteran with a spouse.
- Assets cannot exceed $80,000 (excludes primary home, auto and other personal property)
- Monthly medical expenses can include the services offered by companies like Good Samaritan
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