Few home care agencies in Arkansas can compete with Visiting Angels of Fort Smith regarding at-home eldercare for seniors. Our staff has extensive knowledge of the financial programs available to veterans and their families for in-home care. It is an honor to provide assistance to the elderly men and women who have courageously served our country.

As veterans grow older or face ongoing challenges from their time in service, they often need specialized, personalized care at home—care that can sometimes be overwhelming for their families to manage on their own.

Dependable Veteran Home Care in Fort Smith, AR from Visiting Angels

Our company takes great satisfaction in our high-quality in-home care for the elderly. It's a privilege to help military families in the Fort Smith region. Our number one concern is for the health and safety of our country's veterans.

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Veteran Home Care Services

Visiting Angels of Fort Smith provides high-quality at-home eldercare services for aging veterans, offering assistance with many daily activities and private duty care, including:

• Personal grooming
• Bathing
• Using the bathroom
• Getting dressed
• Eating
• Moving around the home
• Medication reminders
• Meal preparation, including making nutritious meals to last the week
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation services
• Companionship
• Respite care for family caregivers
• Walking and mobility assistance

Veteran Home Care Benefits

If you or your spouse are veterans, your pension may help cover at-home eldercare expenses. Eligible veterans may receive yearly assistance through the Aid and Attendance pension to help offset costs. This is a supplemental pension paid to qualified veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses.

The veterans’ pension and survivors’ pension benefit program can cover the following:

• Up to 60 hours each month for a veteran with a spouse
• Up to 50 hours each month for a single veteran
• Up to 30 hours each month for a surviving veteran’s spouse

Who Can Qualify for Veteran Home Care Benefits in Fort Smith, AR?

To receive Aid and Attendance, one of the following health conditions must be met:

• The applicant requires assistance with daily living activities
• The applicant is bedridden
• The applicant is a patient in a nursing home
• The applicant’s eyesight is limited to a corrected 5/200 visual acuity or less in both eyes, or the visual field is contracted to 5 degrees or less

Veteran Care Resources near Fort Smith, AR

• Fort Smith VA Clinic (CBOC) - 1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901 - Phone: 479-444-5000
  
• Fayetteville VA Medical Center- 1100 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 - Phone: 479-443-4301
  
• Ozark VA Clinic- 2713 West Commercial, Ozark, AR 72949 - Phone: 479-667-4138
  
• Harrison VA Clinic - 707 N Main St, Harrison, AR 72601 - Phone: 870-741-3592
  
• Mena VA Clinic - 1706 US-71, Mena, AR 71953 - Phone: 479-394-4800
  

Reach Out to Visiting Angels Fort Smith for Local Veteran Home Care

If you or a loved one think you may be eligible for Aid and Attendance, we can assist with filing for your benefits. We'll help ensure you have the necessary paperwork, and once approved, we will assist you in finding the right caregiver and creating a personalized care plan.

Many of these home care costs will be covered by the VA once the veteran and their spouse reach age 65. Our compassionate caregivers provide relief for primary caregivers, companionship, assistance with daily tasks, and 24-hour support. Our caregivers are here to help ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve. Do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one are interested in our top-notch at-home eldercare services or are considering filing for VA benefits. It is an honor for our Angels to serve our country’s veterans. Contact us today at 479-434-4634 or use our online form to begin planning how we can assist your family.