Veteran Assistance
In-Home Caregivers Serving Colorado Seniors
At ACASA Colorado, our in-home caregivers provide veterans with the assistance they deserve. We appreciate your loved one’s sacrifices by delivering personalized services such as medication reminders, personal care assistance, and more. Most importantly, we show our dedication to veterans by offering our services with special discounts and packages that keep costs low and affordable. When you hire us to provide in-home care, you can count on our team to ensure your loved one experiences quality care in a dignified and compassionate manner – no matter their challenge
A Full Range of Services Under the Aid & Attendance Benefit
We have partnered with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to offer the Aid & Attendance benefit. This tax-free assistance program enables your loved one and surviving spouse to receive top-notch care from our team. The program is intended for those who require assistance with two or more daily living activities, including but not limited to: eating, dressing, using the restroom, bathing, housekeeping, and transportation. We also offer the following services:
The Qualifications for Receiving the Aid & Attendance Benefit
There are some conditions to receive the Aid & Attendance benefit. The United States Department of Veteran Affairs requires serving members and spouses to meet the following criteria to receive the benefit:
- Service of at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day served at war.
- Your record is free of a dishonorable discharge.
- The surviving spouse must be married to the serving member when they die.
- Serving members must need assistance to perform two or more daily living activities.
- The serving member must be 65 years of age or disabled.
In addition to the above criteria, your loved one will need to prove they served during the following periods of war to qualify for the Aid & Attendance benefit:
- World War II: December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service.
- Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955, inclusive.
- Vietnam Era: The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases.
- Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through a date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law.
Get in Touch With Us Today
Reach out to our team for more information concerning in-home care, a free in-home assessment for your loved one utilizing our assessment tool, and a personalized caregiving plan.