As adult children of aging parents, you are facing tough decisions on moving your parents from their home to an assisted living facility. Parents do not want to lose their freedom, or leave their home. Additionally, you may be hesitant about the choice of the assisted living facility. Is it a good fit for my parents? How will they be treated? Can we afford this facility? What happens if the money runs out? Are we responsible for their costs? These are some indicators that your parent may need the additional services of an assisted living facility. Your parents are failing…
If an in-home attendant is caring for a disabled person who … has been rated housebound or in need of Aid and Attendance, by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Then allow for a deduction for the wages … of the in-home attendant, even if the attendant is not a licensed health professional.Note: A family member may be considered an in-home attendant only if he/she is actually being paid. Documentation must be submitted. If an in-home attendant is caring for a disabled person who … has not been rated housebound or in need of A&A by the Department of Veterans Affairs….
Senior Life Care Planning has worked with countless individuals, couples, and families as advocates for their rights, care and proper services. We provide care advocacy services and have facilitated, our clients, to qualify for Medicaid benefits to cover long-term nursing home expenses. Paying for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care can cost approximately nine thousand dollars each month. We considerably reduce and have often eliminated these financial stressors, while sustaining a superior standard of living for spouses and protecting a family’s assets.
What is countable income for veteran’s AID AND ATTENDANCE eligibility purposes? Any income received by the veteran and in the household is countable income. It includes earnings, disability and retirement payments, interest and dividends, and net income from farming or business. Please note that the VA and Medicaid view income and assets differently – for example – there is a presumption that all of a child’s income is available to or for the veteran and Medicaid has a five year look back period unlike the VA. To increase your monthly income, please contact us about a FREE VA benefits HANDBOOK,…
Many Veterans and their families are uniformed that the Veterans Administration has benefits that pay for home care providers. Senior Life Care Planning, helps veterans qualify for those VA programs. Therefore, an in-home caregiver can provide services i.e. preparing meals, light housework, bathing, etc. for those Veterans who require assistance at home. Terri Mason, care manager for Senior Life Care Planning states that “There are many VA programs, which can help many veterans, their widows and families and we want to get the word out, so that our deserving veterans know these programs are available to them.” A Veteran’s eligibility…
Senior Life Care Planning provides seniors and their families, expertise and resources they need to better navigate the many health care, social, legal, and financial complexities associated with aging. Our care advisors, who specialize in senior care and care-giving issues, customize each client’s unique situation and desires. As advisors we can monitor, and assist with a wide range of common challenges for the caregivers of aging parents including health, insurance, legal, and financial issues and the evaluation of residential options, home, assisted living, and/or nursing home. We provide unbiased and compassionate care advocacy, these advisors also can keep family members…
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