When we think of veterans, we think of the military—the Armed Forces. We think of men and women who sacrifice years of their lives or even their very lives to fight for freedom for us and others worldwide. Unfortunately, we tend to take our freedom—all of our freedoms—for granted.
We assume freedom is always going to be there, but as Thomas Jefferson once postulated, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots.” In other words, freedom has to constantly be fought for. It’s not the default of human nature but rather the exception to the rule of tyranny and oppression.
As people get older, they realize just how fleeting freedom can feel. When seniors in their 70s or 80s begin struggling with their health and physical abilities, they might want to do many things they can no longer accomplish on their own.
Before long, their family—their spouse, adult children, grandchildren, and maybe even their neighbors and friends—might tell them what they can or can’t do and what they should or shouldn’t do.
Suddenly, all that freedom they once took for granted has to be fought for all over again, sometimes even daily.
Should it be that way for aging seniors?
Of course not. Just because somebody struggles with their health, mental faculties, or physical abilities doesn’t mean they should give up their freedoms. Veterans are no different, whether they’re in their 30s, 40s, 70s, or 80s.
Veterans deserve the same freedom as others, even as they age. However, when daily life activities become more difficult when seniors need to call for help getting out of bed, removing something from the attic, or running errands at the stores, they lose some freedom over time.
That’s where in-home veteran’s care becomes crucial. Experienced home care agencies help aging veterans and other seniors remain independent and retain their freedom. This allows them to do what they want, live on their terms, and still get the support they might need.
What if an aging veteran can’t afford in-home veteran’s care?
If they are considered a wartime veteran, they should look into Aid and Attendance benefits. The Aid and Attendance pension program, made available through the Veteran’s Administration, was developed and designed to provide financial assistance for qualifying veterans to pay for in-home veteran’s care.
Certain stipulations must be met to be eligible for Aid and Attendance benefits, including being considered a wartime veteran. This means the veteran needs to have served at least one day of active duty service during a time when the United States was officially engaged in combat somewhere in the world.
They need to be honorably discharged from service, have limited income and assets combined (the VA determines their value annually), and have a documentable requirement for in-home veteran’s care, usually provided by a doctor’s recommendation.
For veterans who deserve to keep their freedom as they age, home care can help, and for those who can’t afford it on their own, the Aid and Attendance benefit can be an invaluable asset in this ongoing battle for freedom.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Veteran’s Care in Batavia, OH please contact the caring staff at Freedom Home Care today at (513) 461-2780
Freedom Home Care Serves Veterans in Clermont County, Batavia, Amelia, Milford, New Richmond, Goshen, Bethel, Williamsburg, Loveland, Withamsville, Brown County, Felicity, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Ripley, Hamersville, Sardinia, and surrounding areas.
Our team is committed to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring that each Veteran we serve can live a dignified and independent life in the comfort of their own home. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each Veteran, reflecting our deep commitment to their well-being.
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