VA Benefits

When it comes to the government, nothing is quick. Unless they want your money, right! So the big question… How long does this process take? Many of my clients have submitted their applications and the results are all mixed. I can say that having an experienced person review it for accuracy... more

Have you looked at a government website lately? Wow, are they hard to navigate. If you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, you’re going to have a hard time finding it. Calling the government and finding answers is even harder. As a veteran, I find this very frustrating. I’m going to do... more

To be eligible for the VA's Aid and Attendance Benefit program you must meet certain parameters. You must have served 90 days of active duty, 1 day beginning or ending during the following Wartime Periods...Under current law, VA recognizes the following wartime periods to determine eligibility for... more

Contact the local VA and make an appointment with a Veteran's Service Officer for more.

Assisted living facilities can get quite expensive especially if you are need of special services like Alzheimer care. Costs can range from $2,000 a month to $10,000 a month depending on location and services. Since you are needing to find a facility in California, the state does have a program... more

In some states, you can be paid by Medicaid to provide home care services.  Also, you can be paid by Long Term Care insurance as long as you qualify as a Home Health Aide.  Check with your area agency on aging on Medicaid home care waiver programs.

The answer is not so much a yes or no. It might be a strong maybe. There are several ways to get paid as a caregiver. Let me list a few and go into some of them for you...State run programs Long term care insuranceVA Benefits (Aid and Attendance)Drawing up a personal care agreement (Caregiver... more