HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted December 1, 2016 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 1, 2016 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? I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CaliBay Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TiredVeteran Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted December 2, 2016 Author HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 2, 2016 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!!! I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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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?
I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!!
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