Unsure about VA benefits for your aging veteran parent? Learn about key benefits, navigate the application process, and advocate for their needs!

You may have heard the term respite or respite care before and wondered what it actually meant. Respite is care provided by someone other than the primary caregiver. Respite care can be provided by paid or unpaid caregivers It may be from a family member, friend, nurse, or caregiver. This is usually for a relatively short-term period of time in-home, out-of-home, or in the community. Programs such as Veterans Affairs, Medicare, or Medicaid may cover or reduce the cost of respite care services.

Veterans who served our country deserve to age in comfort and care. According to U.S. News & World Report, 2021 Census data revealed there are around 16.5 million Veterans living in America. This accounts for about 6.4% of the nation’s adult population. Texas currently has one of the largest Veteran populations in the country. The VA offers a pension that can help offset the cost of care. Unfortunately, many Veterans and their families do not know that they qualify. These benefits allow many Veterans to age in the comfort of their own home with care and dignity.