{"id":1366,"date":"2020-08-12T18:16:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T18:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/template.assistinghands.com\/?page_id=1366"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:56:47","slug":"veteransresources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/illinois\/rockford\/home-care-services\/veteransresources\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/proudly-caring-for-veterans.jpg 1398w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400\">VA Resources<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have put this page together to help Veterans and their families explore some of the benefits available to them. We know it can be very overwhelming and sometimes you don&#8217;t know where to even start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feel free to give us a call at 815-884-CARE if you have any questions, we&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n<h3>Homemaker Services<\/h3>\n<p>If your Veteran needs help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting (just to name a few) or respite care for the primary caregiver we can help. Assisting Hands Rockford is a VA approved provider. Give us a call at 815-884-CARE to see how we can help. Also, see attached for a <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/ACTIVITIES-OF-DAILY-LIVING.pdf\">complete list of ADLs.<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"w-video ratio_16x9 align_center\" style=\"max-width: 800px\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/795683637?byline=0&amp;color=cc2200\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Vets Roll<\/h3>\n<p>Vets Roll is a non-profit that organizes an all expenses paid trip for Veterans and Rosie-the-Riveters over the age of 85 so that they can visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. This trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them to experience this journey with their fellow soldiers. On this trip, everything will be provided, including transportation, lodging, meals and even medical staff. Click here for more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsroll.org\/trip-info\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.vetsroll.org\/trip-info&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1675530659577000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34HzVkrsr0w_3KlwdcmJlu\">https:\/\/www.vetsroll.org\/trip-info<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2026 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/Vietnam2now-pic.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Death Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Veterans also receive death benefits to help with funeral and burial costs. Please reference the <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/02\/VA-Death-Benefits.pdf\">PDF VA Death Benefits<\/a> for more details about what is available for your loved one. We would be honored to put you in touch with a local funeral home to assist with these arrangements as well. Just give us a call at 815-884-CARE.<\/p>\n<h3>VA Spouse and Surviving Spouse Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>There are also pension benefits available to Veterans, their spouses as well as surviving spouses. This pension benefit can be up to $2,431 per month for a couple. 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