Category 'Veterans Aid & Attendance'

Caregiving Back-Up Help

by Angela Roeber on January 09, 2012 3 Comments

Arrange qualified in-home care assistance as back-up to the primary caregiver for a Veteran who has Memory Loss. The goal is to be ready to call for a professional in-home caregiver when the circumstances arise.

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Right at Home Austin West is sponsoring a team in the October 15th Walk to End Alzheimers.

by Edwin Young on September 16, 2011 0 Comments

Right at Home Austin West is sponsoring a team in the October 15th Walk to End Alzheimers.

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June is “Home Safety Month”

by Edwin Young on May 01, 2011 0 Comments

June is “Home Safety Month” Seniors Twice as Likely to Suffer Injuries or Death in Their Home (Austin, Texas) June is “Home Safety Month,” an opportunity to educate and empower older adults and their families to take action and increase the safety of their homes. The agi...

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Veterans Benefits Talk Radio

by Angela Roeber on April 11, 2011 0 Comments

Brian Petranick, President and Chief Operations Officer of Right at Home, Inc., was recently interviewed about the perils of hiring a caregiver through a registry, and how to avoid them by working with an agency that follows industry and legal standards.

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8 Great Caregiver Blogs

by Edwin Young on November 26, 2010 0 Comments

8 Great Caregiver Blogs posted by Angel Carl on November 16, 2010 As a family caregiver trying to do your best to help your aging loved one while also juggling your job, family and many other commitments in and around Austin, you’re probably looking for all the support you can get. ...

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Social Networking Offers Many Benefits for Seniors

by Edwin Young on October 13, 2010 0 Comments

Seniors are increasingly turning to social networks for companionship and support. Social networking provides opportunities for seniors to meet new people, stay in touch with family and friends and support their hobbies and interests. Facebook was the third most popular online destination for people 65 or older in November 2009, compared to the forty-fifth most popular destination in 2008, according to The Nielsen Company.

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Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits: No changes in 2010

by acarl on January 06, 2010 2 Comments

Right at Home has learned that there will be no changes to the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit for 2010. So, information you have received from Right at Home through one of our franchisees or from this blog will remain current. As always we will let you know of any changes as we learn of them!...

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November is National Family Caregiver's Month

by acarl on November 02, 2009 0 Comments

National Family Caregiver’s Month is just around the corner (November)! The National Family Caregiver’s Association wants to invite all caregivers to participate in their FREE teleclass, entitled Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps to learn what they can do to minimize t...

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How to Pay for Home Care Part III: Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit

by acarl on October 14, 2009 5 Comments

Right at Home wants to make sure Veterans are aware of a little-known benefit that may help Veterans and their surviving spouses pay for home care (and other care services). If you or a loved one have any questions after reading this, please post your question in the comments area and we will make s...

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Government Program Pays Family Members for Taking Care of Mom and Dad

by acarl on May 22, 2009 1 Comment

Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn’t it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for senior veterans and their spouses. Read more in the post below.

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