November 11th is a day that we set aside to remember those who have served our country in the armed forces. It all started back in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th an “Armistice Day” to honor those who served in World War I. Eventually the name was changed to “Veterans Day” and [...]
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Veterans Day, Veterans Benefits
Posted in Assisted Living, Elder Law, Home Care, Veterans' Benefits, tagged Aid & Attendance Pension, Assisted Living, Long Term Care Planning, Veterans' Benefits on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Good News for Seniors Seeking Assisted Living Care
Posted in Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Senior Resources, Veterans' Benefits, tagged Aid & Attendance Pension, Assisted Living, Long Term Care Planning, Long Term Illness, Veterans' Benefits on March 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I want to comment on an exciting area of Elder Law that is not well known: Veterans’ Benefits. Why is this area so significant? Because roughly a third of seniors who are candidates for long-term care are either veterans or widows of veterans. None of these persons wants to go to a nursing home if [...]
