March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This was the last day in 1972 that U.S. Combat troops left Vietnam. It was also around this time that Hanoi released the last of its...

The Veterans Aid and Attendance Program is a VA long-term care benefit for veterans and spouses who need help with daily living activities.  The program has been around for a long time but is...

If you were married to a U.S. military veteran, you may be eligible for VA nursing home benefits for spouses. The benefit, called Aid and Attendance pension is a lifetime financial benefit that pays...

November 2021 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday that honors and celebrates the service of America’s military veterans.  November 11th was originally called Armistice Day in recognition of the armistice (a formal agreement to stop fighting)...

The Korean War, sometimes referred to as “The Forgotten War”, started on June 25, 1950, when North Korean tanks drove across the 38th parallel into South Korea. The United States and the Soviet Union had...

The Continental Congress of the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from British rule on July 4th, 1776. This event, which led to the formation of the United States, is celebrated each year as...

What is Aid and Attendance? Aid and Attendance is a Veterans Administration benefit for war era veterans, dependents and surviving spouses. It is a reimbursement for home care, board and care, assisted living and skilled...

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...