Q. Veterans Day is tomorrow. Our military Veterans have served our country, fought for freedom, and they deserve our utmost respect. My father is a Vietnam Veteran, and he and my mother (and me) are unaware of what benefits might … [Read more...]
Print This PageAARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool for Veterans and Caregivers
October 15, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,My father is a veteran and I am his caregiver. All of the benefit options seem really confusing. Is there an easy place to review and obtain all the available healthcare benefits without all the confusion and … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhich Veteran’s Benefits are Expanding and Increasing in 2021?
January 19, 2021 by
Chris, a 75-year-old Vietnam veteran, is planning on moving to Northern Virginia to reside with his son and his family. He is eager to remain at his son's home for as long as possible, but is concerned he won’t be able to manage … [Read more...]
Print This PageVA Caregiver Support Program Expansion Begins: What it Means for Veterans and Caregivers
November 13, 2020 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my father, a U.S. Navy veteran. He and I recently celebrated Veteran’s Day and my understanding is that it is National Family Caregiver’s Month all through November. In light of these two important … [Read more...]
Print This PageMilitary Families Feeling Financially Stretched by Elder Care
March 1, 2017 by
Captain David Steere’s father was a Class of 1931 Naval Academy Graduate. At the end of his life, he was living in assisted care and having trouble making ends meet. David is now retired from the Navy himself, and is concerned … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeteran Caregivers and Spouses: Benefit Clarification
August 26, 2016 by
Q. My 76-year old father, Larry, served during the Vietnam War, and suffers from Parkinson’s Disease and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My mother, Anne, is his caregiver. They live on Social Security checks and his … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Veterans Aid and Attendance Will and Won’t Cover
August 26, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My grandfather is a veteran who may be eligible for Veterans Aid and Attendance. What does it cover and what is not covered by it?Thanks for your help!Aidan Atendans----Dear Aidan,The … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans DON’T Delay (3-Year Look-Back is Imminent)
October 21, 2015 by
Photo from discoveryvillages.com.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps veterans and their families by providing supplemental tax-free income through the VA Special Pension with the Aid and Attendance benefit. The Aid … [Read more...]
Print This PageLending a Paw for Veterans
September 23, 2015 by
Robert Soliz, a 31-year-old former Army Specialist, participates in Paws for Purple Hearts. (Joseph Matthews, Veterans Affairs Photo)After being married for just six weeks, Mark, a U.S.Army veteran who was stationed in Iraq, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaregiving for a Veteran: Programs Mentioned at WHCOA
July 17, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,In Mr. Farr’s recent article on the White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA), he talked a lot about caregiving, but didn’t mention anything about veterans, in particular. Can you elaborate on anything … [Read more...]
Print This Page
