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I wish I knew about this program while my grandfather Steve was succumbing to dementia. It was a difficult time, especially on my mother, who was the sole caregiver for my grandfather during his final days.

Debbie from VeteranAid.org has been working tirelessly to get the word out on these little known benefits for veterans, who deserve them and more. Her dedication is an inspiration. Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may benefit from it or can help spread the word: veterans, their families, local politicians, the press, anyone.

If my family would have known about this program, it would have helped immensely with the care of my grandfather during his final few years when he was no longer able to care for himself. Below are a few paragraphs from Debbie at VeteranAid.org on the benefit:

The Veterans Administration offers Aid and Attendance as part of an “Improved Pension” Benefit that is largely unknown. This Improved Pension allows for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing, medication dosing, or taking care of the needs of nature to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an Assisted Living facility also qualifies.

This most important benefit is overlooked by many families with Veterans or surviving spouses who need additional monies to help care for ailing parents or loved ones. This is a “Pension Benefit” and IS NOT dependent upon service-related injuries for compensation. Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility. A Veteran is eligible for up to $1,632 per month, while a surviving spouse is eligible for up to $1,055 per month. A couple is eligible for up to $1,949 per month*. For more information on this pension and how to apply, please visit www.veteranaid.org