A family’s presence cannot be overstated in the life of an elder. The family creates a consistent social network and connecting that directly affects a senior’s well-being. Prioritizing family relationships provide continuity as senior experiences change in their social network. Friends may change, become ill and unavailable, or even pass away, but family is multi-generational […]
Archives for November 2021
Family Caregiver Support Month is November
Supporting family caregivers is the national theme for November. There is a good chance that you know someone who is a family caregiver, even if you are not one yourself. The majority of Americans are willing to provide varying levels of support to older relatives and even friends. Support can take on many forms, like […]
VA Benefits for Aging Veterans
The US Census Bureau reports that more than 18.2 million veterans live in the United States, and 38 percent of them are 65 and older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) annually. If you are a veteran or have a loved […]
Long Term Care Planning with VA Benefits
The question at hand when it comes to most military veterans’ benefits is, “are they permitted to use their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to help cover the cost of long-term care?” Well, the answer is complicated as with most governmental things. A much-underused pension benefit known as Aid and Attendance can provide some money […]