Veterans Home Care in Medford, MA

Visiting Angels in Medford, Massachusetts, is proud to support members of our military who served our country by providing compassionate, professional veterans in-home care. Our dedicated team of caregivers help veterans to maintain their independence and enjoy a happier quality of life while aging comfortably at their own homes, among their own belongings and memories.

You may not even realize that through the VA home care program, eligible veterans can receive non-medical support from Visiting Angels at no cost. They get the home care they deserve without being a financial burden on anyone in the family.

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In Home Care for Veterans

Our caregivers are trained on how to provide professional assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). We also cultivate a sense of companionship to reduce loneliness for isolated veterans. Your home aide might also step in for the family caregiver if they experience burnout and need a break.

While each veteran has their own unique needs for home care, our non-medical personal care assistants generally assist in the following ways:

• Meal Preparation & Feeding
• Light Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Medication Reminders
• Transportation and/or Errands
• Bathing, Toileting & Dressing
• Companionship
• Respite for family
• Fall prevention
• Ambulation/transfer assistance

Who is Eligible for Veterans Home Care

Aging veterans qualify for specific benefits like in-home respite care and having home health aides through the Veterans Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. The Department of Veteran Affairs (the VA) makes HHA & respite care assignments based on need. As such, the VA examines the following criteria about the candidate on his or her application:

• Their need for assistance with daily activities in life
• Their service-related disabilities and overall health condition
• Their income and financial qualifications
• Their ability to live safely and independently at home

Once approved, the Veterans Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care (H/HHA) program facilitates personal care services through the home care provider that you request; in this case, Visiting Angels in Medford.

If you aren't sure that you or your loved me meet the criteria outlined about for the Veterans Home Care Program, our team can help you determine eligibility and connect you with local VA resources in Massachusetts. Please call (781) 395-0023 to speak with our care coordinator about your case.

How to Apply for Veterans Home Care

Here are the steps involved in applying for the Veterans Home Care program.

If approved, the VA will notify our home care agency in Medford. A care coordinator will reach out and work with you to build a customized home care plan and begin visits within a matter of days at no cost to you.

In our experience, we've seen the VA allocate between 6 to 24 hours of home health aide care per week based on a veteran's needs. The VA might also provide up to 30 respite care visits annually to relieve the primary caregiver from time to time.

Why Choose Visiting Angels Medford for Veterans Home Care?

Visiting Angels is nationally-recognized as the best provider of in-home care for veterans. Our local office in Medford is eager and excited to care for those who have served to protect our country. Each of our caregivers undergoes a thorough background check so we can vouch for their experience, empathy, and dedication to supporting veterans with dignity.

We are able to provide veterans home care to families throughout Medford and nearby neighborhoods like Saugus, Arlington, Waltham, and Melrose.

Contact usto find out about veterans benefits eligibility or the process to apply. Our home aides can make a big difference in your loved one's life.