In the U.S., there are over 70 million seniors who have served in the armed forces. Veterans and their spouses who need home care can help cover the cost of this care if they qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are a VA care provider in Benbrook, TX that provides home health care and respite care for veterans and their spouses. Those applying for VA care must first be eligible for VA benefits that can be used to cover the cost of care from our licensed caregivers. Reach out to our staff if you or a loved one is a veteran of the armed forces and in need of home care services.
Veterans and the spouses of veterans can see if they qualify for VA benefits by applying for these benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Once a veteran receives these benefits, they can then put them towards the cost of care through our VA programs. Veterans who qualify will receive quality home care that includes personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other tasks from our licensed caregivers. We will create a care plan that accommodates the unique needs of your loved ones, and our caregiver will treat them with compassion and respect while providing quality care.
Assisting Hands Home Care offers the following VA care programs for qualified veterans and their spouses:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA) Homemaker/ Home Health Program
Veterans who need home care can get 12 hours of care per week with our VA home health aide program. Before receiving care, the recipient must undergo an evaluation for geriatric extended care (GEC) by a social worker (SW), medical doctor (MD), and registered nurse (RN). Veterans also must meet the following criteria:
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Dependency for at least 3 activities of daily living (ADLs)
VA Respite Program
Veterans who receive care from a family caregiver can get VA respite care through our program to relieve their family caregiver and cover temporary home care. Veterans must complete a geriatric extended care (GEC) evaluation by a medical doctor (MD), registered nurse (RN), and a social worker (SW) and meet the following criteria:
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Dependency for 3 or more ADLs
U.S. veterans and their spouses who qualify for VA benefits can receive home health care and respite care through our VA care program. We can help you determine which is the best care option for your loved ones.
Call Assisting Hands for Complimentary Assessment
If you have a veteran loved on in your family who qualifies for VA benefits and needs senior home care or respite care in Benbrook, TX, contact Assisting Hands Home Care. You can reach us at (817) 646-2970 to schedule an in-home assessment.
