Assisted Living

Elderly war era veterans, and their surviving spouses, could be eligible for a VA tax-free financial benefit to help offset the cost of care.  Some people have the idea that this benefit is only...

The Veterans Administration provides a long-term care benefit called Aid and Attendance to veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily living activities. There is also Aid and Attendance for the spouse of...

The Aid & Attendance Pension can bring considerable financial relief to elderly wartime veterans and surviving spouses who require care in the home or in a care facility. Families pursuing this for a loved one...

Have you recently looked into assisted living costs for an elderly person? If yes, you may have had sticker shock.  Depending on the state, the average cost of assisted living facilities in the U.S....

The VA has several veterans benefits for seniors, including health care, disability compensation, pensions, and special monthly compensation. To receive VA health care, the veteran must be enrolled in the VA health care system. Types...

Aid and Attendance is a VA benefit for veterans and spouses who need home or facility care. To receive the pension benefit, you must meet various Aid and Attendance qualifications regarding military service, marital...

If you are the widow of a deceased veteran, you may be eligible for veteran surviving spouse benefits for assisted living. The benefit is called Aid and Attendance. It is a reimbursement for care...

I’m astounded to encounter so many families who are unaware of a VA benefit for a mother or relative who is a surviving spouse of a wartime veteran.  It’s called the “Aid & Attendance...