[vc_row gap=”30″ content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ahs-sec ahs-hero” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000001{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;}”][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”VA Benefits & Home Care for Veterans in Colorado” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:44|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Veterans and their families may have questions about how VA benefits can help with the cost of care at home.<\/p>\n
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are proud to support veterans and their families with compassionate, non-medical in-home care throughout Littleton, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Denver, and surrounding Colorado communities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Complimentary Consultation: 720-779-0299″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#1b7fc4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:tel%3A7207790299|title:Call%20720-779-0299″ el_class=”ahs-btn”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”14734″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” el_class=”ahs-img”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ahs-sec” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000004{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Can VA Benefits Help Pay for Home Care?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Depending on eligibility, certain VA benefits may help qualifying veterans or surviving spouses with care-related expenses.<\/p>\n
One benefit families may want to explore is VA Aid and Attendance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Aid and Attendance is an increased monthly pension benefit for qualifying veterans and survivors who meet certain service, financial, and care-related requirements.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-note” css=”.vc_custom_1791543199358{border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 22px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 22px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;border-left-color: #1b7fc4 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_text]Eligibility is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-panel” css=”.vc_custom_1791543208446{border-top-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 34px !important;padding-right: 34px !important;padding-bottom: 34px !important;padding-left: 34px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-color: #1b7fc4 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”What Is VA Aid and Attendance?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]VA Aid and Attendance may provide additional monthly pension benefits to qualifying individuals who require assistance with everyday activities.<\/p>\n Families should contact the VA or an accredited veterans service organization to determine whether they qualify.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ahs-sec ahs-hero” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000001{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;}”][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide program” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:44|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Eligible veterans may also qualify for in-home personal care through the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide program. Services such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility help are authorized based on the veteran’s assessed needs and coordinated through the VA healthcare team.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Complimentary Consultation: 720-779-0299″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#1b7fc4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:tel%3A7207790299|title:Call%20720-779-0299″ el_class=”ahs-btn”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”14702″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” el_class=”ahs-img”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ahs-sec ahs-hero” css=”.vc_custom_1792486466388{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”14871″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” el_class=”ahs-img”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”VA Respite Care” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:44|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Veterans enrolled in VA health care may qualify for up to 30 days of respite care per calendar year, giving family caregivers a much-needed break. Respite care may be provided in the veteran\u2019s home, at an adult day health care center, or through a temporary nursing home stay. VA respite care is separate from ongoing Homemaker and Home Health Aide services. Eligibility and availability are determined by the VA, and services are arranged through the veteran\u2019s VA care team. Families can also call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Complimentary Consultation: 720-779-0299″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#1b7fc4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:tel%3A7207790299|title:Call%20720-779-0299″ el_class=”ahs-btn”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ el_class=”ahs-sec ahs-bg-soft” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000015{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How Can Home Care Help a Veteran?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Non-medical home care may assist with everyday activities such as:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”30″ el_class=”ahs-grid ahs-grid-5″][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000005{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-hand-holding-heart” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Personal care” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000006{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-shower” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Bathing and grooming” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000007{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-tshirt” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dressing” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000008{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-restroom” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Toileting” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000009{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-wheelchair” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” 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css=”.vc_custom_1791200000011{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-friends” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Companionship” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000012{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-broom” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Light housekeeping” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000013{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-car” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transportation and errands” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-card ahs-card-top” width=”1\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1791200000014{padding-top: 26px !important;padding-right: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 26px !important;padding-left: 22px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-pills” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#1b7fc4″ custom_background_color=”#e5f7ff” el_class=”ahs-icon”][vc_custom_heading text=”Medication reminders” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Services covered by a VA benefit depend on the specific program and authorization. Other services, such as transportation and errands, may be arranged privately.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”ahs-sec” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000016{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”ahs-band” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000017{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #0e4a6b !important;border-radius: 16px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We’re Here to Help” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text el_class=”ahs-white”]<\/p>\n If you’re caring for a veteran at home and need additional support, Assisting Hands can discuss your family’s care needs and available service options.<\/p>\n We can also help you understand what information you’ll need when exploring potential benefit resources.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Complimentary Consultation: 720-779-0299″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#1b7fc4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:tel%3A7207790299|title:Call%20720-779-0299″ el_class=”ahs-btn ahs-btn-light”][vc_btn title=”Download Our VA Program Brochure” style=”custom” custom_background=”#1b7fc4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fassistinghands.com%2F94%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F137%2F2026%2F10%2FVA-Homemaker-Program-and-Aid-Attendance-Pension_2-sided-2024.pdf|title:VA%20Program%20Brochure|target:_blank” el_class=”ahs-btn ahs-btn-outline”][vc_column_text el_class=”ahs-white ahs-disclaimer”]<\/p>\n Assisting Hands does not determine VA eligibility or administer VA benefits. Veterans and families should confirm eligibility and benefit details directly with the VA or an accredited representative.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ el_class=”ahs-sec” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000018{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14727″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” el_class=”ahs-img”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14729″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” el_class=”ahs-img”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ el_class=”ahs-sec” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000019{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”ahs-caption”]<\/p>\n VA Event, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row gap=”30″ content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ahs-sec ahs-hero” css=”.vc_custom_1791200000001{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;}”][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”VA Benefits & Home Care for Veterans in Colorado” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:44|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] Veterans and their families may have questions about how VA benefits can help with the cost of care at home. At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are proud to support veterans …<\/p>\n