Home Care for Veterans

Veterans Home Care - Reading, PA

Visiting Angels is a home care agency contracted with the Veterans Affairs Supportive Home Care program.that can help veterans and their surviving spouses access the care they need to retain independence and comfort at home. It’s common for seniors to need assistance with everyday activities as they age, especially if they have lost a spouse or loved one.

Visiting Angels can help veterans and their surviving spouses access the care they need to retain their independence at home. Through Visiting Angels, veterans in Reading, PA can get non-medical assistance and companionship for seniors and adults who need help with daily activities.

Visiting Angels of Reading, PA works with the Veteran Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit, which can be a life-changing benefit to those who need it. While it can be difficult to accept when assistance is needed, it's important to remember that Visiting Angels and the Aid and Attendance benefit exist to help seniors maintain their independence and dignity as they age. We would love to see if you or a surviving spouse qualifies for these benefits.

How Do Veterans Benefits Work?

U.S. military veterans in Reading, PA may qualify for personal care benefits through the Aid and Attendance or the Community Care Network programs.

Here’s how each program works:

• Aid and Attendance benefits: Veterans who receive a VA pension may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits. Individuals qualify if they need assistance with daily activities, are bed-bound, live in a nursing home, or have impaired eyesight. Veterans with a permanent disability may qualify for “Housebound” benefits. These benefits are usually added directly to the veteran’s monthly pension.
• Community Care Network benefits: In contrast, Community Care Network benefits are paid directly to partner organizations. Veterans who qualify for Community Care Network benefits may be eligible for assistance with home-health care costs. Qualified veterans will be assigned to a service care coordinator, who will determine how many care hours per week are needed. The coordinator will help the family connect with local caregivers.

Who Qualifies For Veterans Benefits?

Veterans in Reading, PA may qualify for personal home care or health benefits through the VA if they meet the following criteria:

• Served in the active military, naval, or air service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable.
• Former and current members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty.

A free veterans’ home care consultation with Visiting Angels is the first step toward accessing the care you or your loved one needs. During the consultation, you can discuss the qualifications for veterans’ benefits and learn how to apply.

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