Do you or a loved one need nursing home care?  The services at skilled nursing facilities can be very expensive. Depending on the location, shared rooms can range anywhere from $50,000 to over $200,000...

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...

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...

Senior veterans who can no longer live independently may end up moving from their home to an assisted living facility (ALF). There are no VA assisted living facilities, but the Veterans Administration does provide...

Were you or a loved one married to a U.S. veteran? The spouse of a deceased veteran can get financial assistance and other types of help from the VA. Veterans benefits for spouses include: Survivors...

If you served in the U.S. military, you may be eligible for Veterans Administration benefits.  These benefits provide various types of assistance to service members, veterans, dependents, and survivors. Here are some of the...

War era veterans who did not receive a dishonorable discharge may be eligible for a VA pension if they meet additional age, income, and asset requirements. What is a VA pension? A pension is a VA...

Veterans’ widows may be eligible for VA benefits that can help pay for assisted living. The benefit is called Aid and Attendance. It is a reimbursement for long-term care. The maximum benefit amount for...