Veterans Day is November 11. On behalf of everyone at Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Jacksonville Beaches, we want to say something simple and heartfelt to every veteran in our community: thank you.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you to the spouses, children, and families who served alongside you, through every deployment, move, and long stretch apart. Your service is part of the reason we get to live the lives we do.
A day that is personal for us
For us, Veterans Day is personal. We have deep military connections in our own families, in our business, and in the community we call home. We know what service asks of the people who give it, and of the families who wait at home.
We also live in a military town. Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport are part of the fabric of our community, and many of the people who served here chose to stay. They raised their families in Jacksonville, at the Beaches, and in St. Johns County, and they call Northeast Florida home.
Caring for the veterans who served
Many of the clients we care for are veterans. Caring for them is one of the great privileges of our work. Our caregivers hear the stories, see the photos on the wall, and get to know the people behind the uniform. Spending time with veterans, helping them stay comfortable and independent in their own homes, is a way for us to give a little back.
Home care for veterans in Jacksonville looks like the care we provide every day: help with bathing and dressing, meals, light housekeeping, getting around the house safely, and good company. For many veteran families, it also gives a spouse or adult child time to rest.
Ways to honor a veteran this week
- Say thank you, and mean it. A phone call or a handwritten note goes a long way.
- Ask a veteran about their service, and take the time to listen.
- Visit an older veteran who lives alone, or bring a meal.
- Attend a local Veterans Day event in Jacksonville or St. Augustine.
- Fly the flag.
The VA can help, too
The VA is a great resource for veterans. Some veterans, and some surviving spouses, may be eligible for help with care at home. Because every situation is different, the best first step is to talk with the VA, your VA care team, or a veterans benefits professional.
We are proud to be a VA Community Care provider, and we also serve veterans and families who pay privately. Learn more about our home care for veterans.
Let us help
If you are a veteran, or you care for one, we would be honored to help. We are a locally owned home care agency serving Jacksonville, the Beaches, St. Johns County, and Nassau County. Care starts with a free in-home assessment.
Contact us to schedule your free in-home assessment.
To every veteran in Northeast Florida: thank you. We are grateful for you today and every day.
Sherry Faulk and the Assisting Hands team
