Any help from VA?

[Buck52]

When a Veteran is disabled 100% with SMC'S and can't get around very good just to make ends meet!

And his spouse becomes disabled&Invalid and can't get around for her self to help her disabled veteran.

to help her self or her hubby

:Question?  is there any thing the VA can do for them?

either care/giver or extra$$ to pay a caregiver?

[CaliBay]

Hello Buck,

In California there is something called In Home Support Services that each county pays for either outside help or a family member up to I think $3000.  Each state has their own version of this and else eligibility requires income requirements, medi-cal or Medicaid, and an in home interview.  Check out this link below that I found that breaks down each state.  In California you don't have to be elderly you can be disabled and pass the interview process.  Check out the link below.

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicaid-waivers/home-care.html

CaliBay

[TiredVeteran]

The VAMC here in TN does offer a bed bath program.

We declined, my husband is very modest, so I do it.

He also gets 3 days of 5 hours each when a caregiver

comes in. She is amazing!  There is one social worker assigned to managing this program. It was not easy to get, but worth every second spent trying. I try and set my doctors appointments during the time she is here. She gives quality companionship, does light housekeeping and is totally awesome. We also hire private caregivers to help.

[Gastone]

Buck, as your friend gets closer to his actual "Check Out" time, he should look into the Hospice offered at the VMC. Nice, clean and other Vet's around. Dying in a VA Hospital has a few Financial Benefits also, he should look into it.

Semper Fi

[Buck52]

I help them as much as I can  I go over to check on them every chance I get.

  there both in bad shape its sad to see people like this.

I'll definitely check these links out

Thanks Everyone!!!