There are an estimated 76 million veterans in the baby boomer generation who have served in the armed forces at some point in their lives. As former servicemen and women, retired veterans can qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) programs when it comes to home health care.
Assisting Hands Home Care is an approved provider of VA Home Health Aide Care services in Plainfield, IL and the surrounding areas in Will and Kendall counties. This allows us to provide home health care and respite care services for veterans of the armed forces and their spouses. If your elderly relatives are veterans and in need of home care services, talk to our professionals about our VA programs.
Your loved ones must apply for VA benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs to qualify for our VA programs. If your loved ones do qualify for VA benefits, they can receive care through one of the three VA programs we provide for home health care. Those who are eligible for our VA programs will receive care from our trained and licensed caregivers who can help with anything from personal care and assistance to help around the house including housekeeping and transportation. Our caregivers are licensed, bonded, and insured and will provide your loved ones with quality, compassionate care.
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we offer the following VA programs for veterans and their surviving spouses:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA) Homemaker/ Home Health Program
With this program, veterans can receive home health care services for up to 12 hours per week. Those applying for this program will undergo an assessment to receive geriatric extended care (GEC) from a registered nurse (RN), social worker (SW), or a medical doctor (MD). To qualify, an individual must meet one of the following criteria:
- Must have 3 or more activity of daily living (ADL) dependencies
- Significant cognitive impairment
VA Respite Program
With this program, veterans can receive respite care or temporary home care. Those who apply must undergo an interdisciplinary assessment from registered nurses, social workers, and medical doctors and meet one of the following:
- Three or more ADL dependencies
- Significant cognitive impairment
If your elderly relatives are in need of home health care in Plainfield, IL and qualify for VA medical benefits, they can receive care through one of our VA programs. Our professionals will help you determine which of our VA programs is best for your loved ones based on their benefits and their care needs.
Contact us today for a Free Consultation
Give us a call at (815) 281-5276 to learn more about how Assisting Hands helps veterans who need home care through our VA programs. Contact us for a complimentary in-house consultation.
