Aid and Attendance and VA Disability Compensation

For eligible veterans who have been disabled while in service, there are levels of monthly financial compensation potentially available. See VA Disability Compensation. Similarly, the Aid & Attendance pension may also provide some additional financial assistance to...

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VA Aid & Attendance Monetary Benefits

How much is the financial benefit for veterans qualified to receive the VA Aid and Attendance pension? The current maximum monthly VA Aid and Attendance amounts set in 2019 are: - Single veteran: $1,911 - Veteran & Spouse: $2,266 -...

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Veterans and Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit, part 1

Re-posting some initial information on veterans benefits summarized by "A Place for Mom"...more details to follow over next couple of blog posts... ********************************************************************* When it comes to paying for some living expenses, many older adults remain unaware of the options available....

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Elders and Depression

Many seniors have grown up in a culture that stigmatized mental illness. This is a prevailing "cloud", which makes them less comfortable admitting when they experience depression and taking steps to do something about it. For family members wanting...

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Elderly Parents are Fall Risks

Why do our elderly parents fall? Is is simply old age? Actually, there are many reasons and explanations. Seniors can trip over obstacles which may be deemed minor. Examples include a small rug, or door thresholds. ...

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Too Old to Receive Treatment? Diagnosing the Elderly

Is our advanced medical system, driven and supported by the technical advancements of science, overly biased toward prolonging life? There are many arguments pro and con on this issue, and all are with merit (and may be completely subjective)....

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