At Visiting Angels, we honor our heroes and what they have done for our country. We are committed to making sure that our soldiers can retire in peace and safety. For veterans in Durham and Person County, our personalized home care services are made just for them. Our nurses are kind and skilled at giving soldiers who are older the best care possible in the comfort of their own houses.

Please get in touch with us at 919-321-2159 for more information on our services for helping your loved one age in place.

Benefits of Home Care for Veterans in Durham, Leasburg, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, NC, and Nearby Cities

How can veterans in Durham, NC, and the surrounding areas benefit from having Visiting Angels come to their homes to care for them?
Visiting Angels can provide professional home care services to many older soldiers and surviving spouses in Durham and the towns nearby in Durham and Person Counties. Our nurses are here to help them with the things they need help with every day as they age.

Our skilled and caring aides can help soldiers and their surviving spouses with:

• Getting food ready
• Cleaning up, bathing, and putting on clothes
• Medication alerts
• Moving around Light housework
• Care for incontinence
• And a lot more
  

The personalized, one-on-one care we provide for seniors is why Veterans and their families choose Visiting Angels of Durham over other services. We know that every adult who needs professional care has different wants and needs. That's why we work hard to make care plans that are just right for each person and pair them up with a reliable helper who fits their needs. Our aides have been taught to give soldiers with PTSD, movement issues, dementia, and other health problems expert care at home. Because of how we care for seniors, veterans in the Durham area can stay in their homes as they age and keep their freedom.

Helping Seniors in Durham Afford Home Care for Veterans

Our Durham office accepts Aid & Attendance benefits and is part of the Veterans Administration Community Care Network, supporting veterans with home care expenses.

Covering the Costs with Aid & Attendance Benefits

Visiting Angels of Durham provides support with applying for Aid and attendance benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require home care assistance. These benefits help cover the expenses of daily living support, and our team is accessible to help with the application process and guarantee that your loved one receives the benefits they deserve.

Specific requirements must be met for your aging loved one to be eligible for Aid & Attendance benefits.

• Have a non-service-related disability
• Assistance is available for individuals who need help with daily tasks, are bed-bound, or have limited vision.
• Over the age of 65
• Be a surviving spouse
• Have served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during a period of war
• Have limited assets and income

Those eligible for Aid & Attendance benefits may receive supplementary Financial Aid and their regular pension. The Visiting Angels Durham team can guide and assist with the application process. Feel free to reach out to us for support.

Subsidizing Home Care for Veterans Through the VA Community Care Network

Angels, a VA Community Care Network member, provides assistance with care expenses for veterans who are unable to receive necessary care from their local VA facility. Partnering with a provider in the Community Care Network is a viable option for ensuring your loved one gets the needed care.

To qualify for subsidized care through the VA Community Care Network, specific requirements must be met by your loved one.

• Eligible individuals will be assigned a VA case manager by their primary care physician or social worker to conduct a Care Needs Evaluation for their loved one.
• Contact your loved one's primary care physician or social worker through the VA to schedule a Community Care Network Home Evaluation.
• After the case manager determines the services needed, individuals can choose Visiting Angels Durham as their care provider.

Get Started with Home Care for Veterans from Visiting Angels Durham

Visiting Angels offers high-quality home care services tailored for veterans in Durham. If you believe your loved one could benefit from senior care at home, consider scheduling a complimentary in-home consultation to learn more about our services.

Please get in touch with our office in Durham, NC, to learn more about our home care services for veterans and surviving spouses.