Veterans In-Home Care
Most seniors want to remain in their own homes even if they need help caring for themselves. According to a study conducted by AARP, over 82 percent of seniors feel that way. If you are a veteran, veterans in-home care is something you might qualify for so you can stay in your home.
Homemaker and Home Health Aide services make that possible. The actual caregivers work for an organization that has contracted with the Veteran’s Administration to provide services. These services can be used alone or in addition to other community-basedprograms. Any veteran of any age can receive assistance.The purpose is to keep you in your home. People who are able to stay in their homes are healthier, happier, and feel more secure as the world around them changes.
Providers of personal in-home care aren’t giving medical care and don’t need to be approved by doctors. These are some of the things that an in-home care provider can help you with:
- meal preparation,
- eating or feeding,
- showering or bathing,
- grooming and personal hygiene,
- bladder and bowel management,
- getting dressed,
- reminding you to take medications,
- some housekeeping in areas of the house that you use,
- assisting with mobility skills,
- caring for personal devices such as orthotics, hearing aids, and contact lenses or glasses,
- shopping,
- using the telephone or your preferred method of communication,
- providing transportation to stores, doctor visits, and for enjoyment, and
- helping you stay active with social activities and hobbies.
Choosing in-home care offers benefits that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can’t match. The care is personalized because the caregiver learns precisely what you need and how to be certain that your needs are being met. If you only need a little help with daily activities, an in-home care provider can help you stay in your own familiar home where you can maintain your independence and lifestyle to the fullest. If you would like to find out if you qualify for veterans in-home care, you can call the toll-free hotline at 877-222-8387 or ask your VA social worker. If you aren’t currently enrolled in the VA health care program, now is the time to apply for benefits.