Many senior citizens in the U.S. have served in the armed forces. As seniors, those who have served in the armed forces may be eligible for benefits that can help them pay for much needed home health care. If you or a loved one is a former serviceman or woman and have reached senior age, you may qualify for health care benefits through Veterans Affairs (VA) programs.
Trusted Caregivers for VA Home Care
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are an approved provider of VA home health care services for veterans in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, IL and the surrounding areas. Through these services, veterans of the armed forces and their spouses can receive home care and respite care if they qualify for VA benefits. You can discuss our VA home care programs with our professionals if you have a relative in the Arlington Heights, IL area who is a veteran and in need of quality home care.
In order to be eligible for our VA home care programs, you or your loved one must first apply for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We offer a VA home health care program and respite care program for those who do qualify for VA benefits. Your loved ones can expect complete home care services from our highly trained and licensed caregivers through these programs. Our caregivers will provide compassionate care that covers your loved one’s needs including personal assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), meal preparation, light housekeeping, and more.
Veterans and their spouses in need of home care may qualify for one of the following VA programs offered by Assisting Hands Home Care:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA) Homemaker/ Home Health Program
The VA Home Health Aide program provides up to 12 hours per week of home health care services for veterans. When applying for this program, seniors must complete an assessment to receive geriatric extended care (GEC) from a social worker (SW), registered nurse (RN), or medical doctor (MD).
An individual must also meet the following criteria to qualify:
- Must have a dependency with 3 or more activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Exhibit cognitive impairment
VA Respite Program
Veterans who are in need of respite care or temporary home care services can receive them through this VA program. Applicants must complete an assessment done by social workers, registered nurses, and medical doctors to qualify. After this assessment, they must also meet one of the following criteria:
- Dependency with 3 or more ADLs
- Significant cognitive impairment
If you or your love ones qualify for VA medical benefits and need home health care services in the Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, IL or surrounding areas, contact Assisting Hands Home Care to learn more about our VA home care programs. We can help you decide which program is best for your loved one and create a care plan that covers their unique needs.
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Give us a call at (847) 499-1307 for more information about our VA programs or to set up a free in-house consultation.
