How Veteran Care Can Help Your Loved One in Crystal Lake
Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake finds meaning in giving back to our community by taking care of the senior members who made it what it is today. This couldn’t be truer for resident veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Being able to serve the people who served us gives us immense pride, and our compassionate caregivers consider it an honor to provide dignified care to help senior veterans age in place in the Crystal Lake area.
How We Help Crystal Lake Veterans
Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake offers home care services to veterans in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, including Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, Barrington, Algonquin, Palatine, Lake Zurich and surrounding areas.
Senior veterans, just like senior civilians, face new challenges as they age, particularly in regard to maintaining safety and independence while aging at home. However, we understand that veterans may also face additional challenges from their time serving our country, which can include:
- Stress
- Depression
- Past traumas
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Veterans also seem to be prone to loneliness, according to a study that showed that nearly 60% of veterans reported feeling lonely sometimes. But thankfully, our kind and experienced Angels are here to serve as beacons of hope and comfort. We provide a variety of services that can be combined in any way.
In-Home Services to Assist Veterans
Our companion care assists with daily chores like light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, and grocery shopping, in addition to providing meaningful companionship and joyful conversation. We take loneliness very seriously, and our caregivers try to make each experience with their clients something to look forward to.
Our personal (or private duty) care offers help with hygiene routines like grooming, dressing, bathing and toileting, and preparing for morning or nighttime routines to name a few.
Additionally, we offer Alzheimer’s and dementia care programs for those with memory-related conditions. These services will help your veteran family member continue to live safely and independently in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible. Whatever your senior veteran loved one needs, we will do our very best to accommodate. All of our care plans are flexible and personalized to each client’s unique needs. They can be changed on the drop of a dime if their needs change too.
Resources for Veterans Interested In At-Home Care
Did you know that veterans and their spouses may be eligible for partial or full coverage for in-home care services? To qualify for and receive VA benefits, certain criteria must be met. The following resources provide additional information on this:
You can also call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) to apply for veterans benefits. It’s important to apply as soon as you feel your loved one could use assistance, as the processing time for benefits can take a while.
Getting Started with Veteran Care
Whether your veteran family member is in need of temporary care or more regularly-scheduled care, Visiting Angels Crystal Lake is ready to give back with compassion and expertise.
Starting the home care process is easy. Simply reach out to Visiting Angels Crystal Lake, and one of our helpful care coordinators will set up a time to chat with you and your loved one about their specific requirements and any medical conditions they may have. Our care coordinators are happy to answer your questions about veteran care, and can even help your family with the process of submitting VA paperwork. From there, your veteran family member will receive a completely customized plan of care that is tailored to their unique and changing needs.
To learn more or to set up a free initial consultation at your family member’s home, please fill out our contact form or give us a call at 815-479-0312.