There are more than 70 million people in the baby boomer generation who have served in the U.S. armed forces. When those who have served in the armed forces reach their golden years, they may qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits that can help them cover the cost of elderly home care. Veterans who qualify for VA benefits can cover care for themselves as well as their spouse.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we provide VA home care and respite care services for eligible veterans in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, IL and the surrounding areas. We are an approved provider of VA care services and can provide high quality home care for those who qualify. If you or your loved ones in the Schaumburg, IL area are veterans and in need of home care, call our professionals to learn more about the VA programs we offer.
VA Home Care Schaumburg, IL
Veterans need to apply for medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs before they can qualify for our VA care programs. Veterans who are eligible for VA benefits can receive home health care and respite care services with our VA programs.
Our caregivers will provide veterans and their spouses who qualify for these programs with compassionate, quality home care to help them live safely and comfortably at home. We will work with veterans and their families to create a home care plan that meets their care needs. Our VA care services can include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), transportation, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
VA Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Home Health Program
Veterans can receive up to 12 hours of home health care per week with our VA HHA program. In addition to eligibility for VA benefits, applicants must undergo an assessment for geriatric extended care (GEC) from a social worker (SW), registered nurse (RN), and medical doctor (MD).
They will also need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Dependency with 3 or more activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Significant cognitive impairment
VA Respite Program
Eligible veterans who need temporary home care or respite care can receive care through our VA respite program. Applicants must complete an evaluation from registered nurses, social workers, and medical doctors and meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
- Dependency with 3 or more ADLs
- Significant cognitive impairment
If you have veteran loved ones in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, IL and the surrounding areas who qualify for VA benefits and need home care, Assisting Hands Home Care can help through our VA care programs. You can learn more about our VA programs by talking to our professionals to ensure that you choose the right one for your loved ones to cover their care needs.
Get a Free Consultation
Give us a call at (847) 448-0844 for more information about our VA programs and to set up an in-home evaluation.
Related VA Home Care Services:
