Veterans care

Ways we can help

Home care is not just about caregivers coming to the home. It’s about making sure you have the support you need to make each day the best it can be. Here are some examples of how we can assist:

• Procuring durable medical equipment. Does your loved one need a wheelchair? What about a walker? A sit-to-stand chair? If we see a need that can be made easier with assistive technology, we are happy to suggest it and file the paperwork with Veterans Affairs.
• Conducting a home safety evaluation. As certified aging in place specialists, we can conduct a home safety evaluation and make recommendations for simple additions, such as grab bars and stairway railings. These items are important for preventing falls and other injuries. We can even work with the VA to cover the expenses if your family member is a qualifying veteran.
• Getting more hours approved. If the person you care for should need more hours as the months progress, we can submit the paperwork for approval by Veterans Affairs. We know the documentation they need and have a very good relationship with the local office.
• Do you need an occupational therapist? Perhaps the person you care for needs help continuing to drive safely. Or they might have arthritis and need assistive devices around the kitchen to make it easier to cook. We can suggest services and ask the doctor to approve them.
• Would a physical therapist help? Does your family member have pain when they walk? Are they at risk for falls? Have they been falling? Again, we can submit the paperwork needed for the doctor to recommend a series of treatments by a physical therapist to help with strength, balance, and gait.
• Is dementia an issue? Our in-home caregivers receive special training to help people who have Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Speech therapists can also come to the home and assist with strategies to address memory loss and cognitive impairment. We can file the paperwork you need to initiate this assistance.

You don’t have to care for your relative alone. They served their country and deserve to be cared for well as they age. Let us help you get the support you need and deserve.

The special needs of veterans

Our men and women in uniform sacrificed a lot. And sometimes they bear the wounds not just in their bodies. Wartime creates many difficult situations that are terrible for anyone to have to experience. We are here with understanding hearts and deep gratitude to support your wounded warrior in their time of need. We work with all ages and abilities.

PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder). Did you know that many veterans who did not have PTSD right after their return, start experiencing symptoms in their later years? Those with dementia, especially, can start to get nightmares of combat situations, or they may experience insomnia. They can become anxious or depressed.

Our caregivers understand the challenges of PTSD, no matter the age of the client. We are prepared to assist with daily care needs and implement strategies recommended by the therapists to make your loved one’s days as smooth as possible.

Korean War veterans. This war took place in cold and wet conditions that caused many veterans to get frostbite in their feet and hands. The result can be numbness that causes balance problems. Some have cancers in those frostbitten areas. Many develop arthritis or experience nighttime pain or sensitivity to cold. We are aware of these conditions and are ready to help your family member with recommendations made by the doctor.

Vietnam veterans. Many soldiers in this war were exposed to Agent Orange. In their later years they have had a greater tendency to develop cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). They also came back from service to a country that was quite divided about the war. They generally were not supported or honored for their service. Many turned to drugs and alcohol and struggled with substance abuse. Our compassionate caregivers are available to support treatments recommended by doctors so these veterans can remain at home—aging in place—where they are most comfortable.

Vets of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These younger soldiers are returning with problems unique to their war. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects many veterans who were involved with explosions from IEDs. They experience symptoms of dementia not unlike Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia. They have the same frustrations, with the added distress of a disease not common for their age group. The inability to work can add to the pressures of reentry and PTSD.

Families of these wounded warriors need respite and support. That’s where we come in. Our in-home caregivers are trained to assist persons with memory loss and other cognitive impairments. You can trust that your loved one will be in good hands as you take needed breaks to preserve your own health and mental well-being.

Give us a call at 904-646-8993.
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