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TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED, PAST AND PRESENT,<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WE THANK YOU!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DID YOU KNOW? Funds are available to Veterans and surviving spouses of <\/strong><\/em>Veterans to assist them with paying for a caregiver to come to their home.<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/strong>
\nMillions of America\u2019s senior citizens are veterans or surviving spouses of veterans. As these heroes age, home is where they want to spend their senior years\u2014surrounded by their favorite people and familiar
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VA Approved Home Care for Veterans<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Looking for in-home care for your senior loved one who is a veteran? Assisting Hands is here to help! We are an approved provider of VA Programs services, offering long-term and respite care for senior veterans and their spouses. Our professional and compassionate caregivers provide personalized assistance with daily activities, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. With approximately 76 million baby boomers who are veterans, you or your loved one may qualify for essential care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To find out more about VA programs and how we can assist you,
\nplease call or text us at (760) 444-0343<\/a> to discuss your options.<\/p>\n

A little-known Veterans Administration benefit, the\u00a0Pension with Aid & Attendance<\/strong><\/em>, can help to fund this care. This benefit assists those that qualify to be used to assist in keeping them independent at home.<\/p>\n

2026 VA Aid and Attendance Award Amounts\u00a0\u2013\u00a02.8% Increase<\/b><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n
Surviving Spouse<\/td>\n$1,558\/month ($18,697\/year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single Veteran<\/td>\n$2,424\/month ($29,093\/year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Married Veteran<\/td>\n$2,874\/month ($34,488\/year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Qualifications for the Pension with Aid & Attendance<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pension with Aid & Attendance is available to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who meet certain criteria.<\/p>\n