Veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces have earned the right to receive benefits to help them in their golden years. When you are eligible, VA benefits can cover care for yourself as well as your spouse, so that both of you can enjoy a healthier and happier life together after retirement. In order to qualify, you must have served during a time of war and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable or have received a Purple Heart. If you were injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces, you may also qualify for benefits.
At Assisting Hands Home Care Sarasota, we provide VA senior home care and respite care services for eligible veterans in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, North Port, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Tampa, Plant City, Sun City Center, FL, and the surrounding areas. Assisting Hands Home Care Sarasota is proud to be an approved provider of VA care services. As a home care agency, we pledge to provide the highest level of quality home care to those who qualify. If you or your loved ones in the Sarasota, FL area are veterans and in need of home care, call our professionals to learn more about the VA programs we offer.
VA Home Care in Sarasota, FL areas
Veterans who are eligible for VA benefits can receive home health care and respite care services with our VA programs. The veterans will need to apply for medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs before they can qualify for our VA care programs.
We provide compassionate, quality elderly home care for veterans and their spouses who qualify for the VA programs. We create a home care plan that meets your needs and work with veterans and their families to address their care needs. Our VA care services can include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), transportation, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. We have dedicated caregivers who are trained in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to provide 24/7 coverage and keep qualified veterans and their spouses safe, comfortable, and engaged in life.
VA Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Home Health Program
Veterans may be eligible for up to 12 hours of home health care per week through the Veterans Health Administration’s Home Hospice and Palliative Care services (HHPC). Our joint program with the VA allows you to receive high-quality home health care in addition to other parts of your comprehensive package. In order to qualify for this benefit, you must undergo an assessment for geriatric extended care (GEC). This assessment includes an evaluation 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 in Sarasota, FL
The Veterans Affairs Respite Care Program offers temporary home or respite care to eligible veterans in need of it. Eligible veterans must complete a VA evaluation from registered nurses, social workers and medical doctors, and meet one of the following criteria:
- Dependency with 3 or more ADLs
- Significant cognitive impairment
Assisting Hands Home Care Sarasota can help your loved ones that qualify for VA benefits by offering them a variety of in-home care services and support. This will help you or your loved one take care of daily tasks, household chores, and errands. We have caring and compassionate professionals who understand the need to provide these services at home.
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We’re here to help you and your loved one determine if you qualify for the VA program. Call us at (941) 315-2336 or request an evaluation to start the process today.