If you provide care for a U.S. veteran, the following may be of some interest to you.  They may be eligible for financial assistance for home care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.   This program is only available to service members who qualify for a veteran’s pension from the government.

Your loved one may qualify for a program called Aid and Attendance, which offers a monetary benefit for assistance with activities of daily living.

All veterans are eligible for up to 30 days of respite care per calendar year.   On top of that, if your loved one was injured in the line of duty (“service-connected” veteran), they may qualify for additional services.

For specific eligibility requirements, visit. www.va.gov/geriatrics or call 800-827-1000.

This information is from the careADvantage magazine produced by Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.  For a free subscription, visit www.alzfdn.org or call toll-free 866-AFA-8484.