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Assisted Living Costs for Veterans & Surviving Spouses

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....

Veterans Benefits for Seniors

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...

VA Benefit for Surviving Spouses that Many Are Missing Out On

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...

VA Benefits for Spouses of Deceased Veterans

The Veterans Administration is a federal government agency that provides benefits to both U.S. military veterans and their spouses. Veterans benefits include healthcare, disability compensation and pensions. There are also VA benefits for spouses...

VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid and Attendance benefit helps veterans and spouses cover the costs of long-term care, including home care, board and care, adult day care, assisted living and skilled nursing...

Veterans Administration Elder Care

Are you a senior veteran or spouse who needs help with personal care? Veterans Administration elder care benefits include a special type of pension called Aid and Attendance, which can cover the cost of...

Veteran’s Widows Benefits for Assisted Living

Veteran’s widows, also referred to as surviving spouses, may be eligible for a VA benefit called Aid and Attendance.  It provides up to $1,244 in monthly compensation to help cover the cost of facility...

VA Widows Benefits

The Veterans Administration provides financial help and other types of assistance to the widows of U.S. military veterans. Financial assistance includes a Survivors Pension for low-income widows, and Aid and Attendance for long-term care. According...

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