{"id":1674,"date":"2022-05-27T21:56:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T21:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2022-06-03T14:53:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T14:53:21","slug":"honoring-our-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/illinois\/rockford\/blog\/honoring-our-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Our Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, May 30, 2022, we will be honoring our Veterans as we celebrate Memorial Day. This day was originally called Decoration Day which dates to the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags.\u00a0 On this day we remember and honor all those soldiers who have died serving our great country.<\/p>\n<p>The act of serving our country is a truly selfless one, so it affects not only the soldiers who have served but also their families.\u00a0 Assisting Hands Home Care recognizes this, and so we have dedicated ourselves to honoring our Veterans by helping those who have served us.\u00a0 Veterans who have served in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War are among our senior population which means they may require additional assistance at home.\u00a0 This also means that some of the family members who are caring for Veterans may need respite care. Furthermore, Veterans who have served in any war and who have become disabled may also need assistance with activities of daily living. This is where Assisting Hands Rockford can provide help to those soldiers and their spouses.<\/p>\n<p>In honoring our Veterans, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/illinois\/rockford\/\">Assisting Hands Rockford<\/a> feels it is important those Veterans are made aware of what is available to them.\u00a0 After all, they have put their lives on the line to protect us so now it is our turn to help them by providing resources, and guidance to help with the process to seek approval through the Veteran Affairs (VA).\u00a0 There are two programs we can assist with \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/GERIATRICS\/pages\/Homemaker_and_Home_Health_Aide_Care.asp\">VA Homemaker program<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/pension\/aid-attendance-housebound\/\">Aid &amp; Attendance Benefit Program<\/a>.\u00a0 Ultimately, the VA will provide their decision of approval for the services.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>VA Homemaker Program for Veterans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>VA Homemaker &amp; Home Health Aide Care is available for those who are isolated, and provides respite care for their family caregiver.\u00a0 It is also intended to help those who feel they need assistance at home so they feel safe.\u00a0 Here are some of the services that are available:<\/p>\n<p>OUR IN-HOME CARE SERVICES INCLUDE:<\/p>\n<p>Dressing, grooming, bathing<\/p>\n<p>Fixing meals\/eating<\/p>\n<p>Light housekeeping<\/p>\n<p>Medication reminders<\/p>\n<p>Getting to appointments<\/p>\n<p>Transfer assistance<\/p>\n<p>Running errands<\/p>\n<p>Respite care<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Aid &amp; Attendance Program for Veterans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This program qualifies a Veteran and\/or their spouse or surviving spouse benefit funds up to $2,200 per month.\u00a0 These funds will enable you to pay for a Personal Caregiver to come to your home and assist you with cooking meals, transportation, grocery shopping, light house-keeping, getting dressed, etc. The goal of the Personal Caregiver is to help those in need with difficult tasks and to reduce their risk of falling, keeping them safe and at home instead of in a nursing home or a hospital. It can mean the difference between being in a facility with little independence and maintaining your independence at home.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how we can help, feel free to give us a call at 815-884-CARE.<\/p>\n<h6><em>ABOUT OUR SERVICES<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/100\/illinois\/rockford\">Assisting Hands\u00ae Rockford<\/a> can provide assistance in the privacy of their own home for you or a loved one. Our caregivers have training and experience in providing in-home care. They have passed extensive background checks, and are insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid. Assisting Hands\u00ae Rockford will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants. 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