Veterans Can Receive Home Care Free of Charge in Alexandria

This month, we celebrated Veterans Day by honoring those who have served and thanking them for their service, courage, and sacrifice.

What is the History of Veterans Day?

Veterans Day goes back to the end of World War I, when fighting ceased on November 11th, 1918. It wasn’t until 1938, however, that November 11th officially became a federal holiday. The day exists to celebrate and honor Veterans across the country for their devotion to the United States. This is a time to recognize their selflessness in serving our country.

Does Griswold Provide Care for Veterans?

At Griswold Home Care for Northern Virginia East, it is our honor to serve our local Veteran community. We are a VA-approved national provider. Meaning, we can offer a wide variety of services, free of charge, to accommodate the unique needs of our country’s Veterans. To see if you are eligible to receive free in-home care, please contact your local Veterans Affairs office. While most of our clients are seniors, we are proud to serve Veterans of all ages. Our Home Care may be able to help Veterans with the following services:

• Personal care
• Homemaking
• Companionship
• Support for those with conditions, illnesses, or injuries
• Respite care for family members or loved ones
• Innovative care

How Can Veterans Pay for Care?

As a Veteran, you have access to several benefits the Veterans Administration provides. Taking advantage of these benefits, however, can be challenging. Many veterans are unaware of their VA benefits or how to access them. Griswold staff can help cut red tape, access the right information, and ensure your loved ones receive the necessary benefits. At Griswold Home Care for Northern Virginia East, we are a VA-approved CCN home care provider. Let us take away the burden of worrying about paying for home care. As a CCN provider, we can offer our home care services free of charge through the VA.

There isn’t one single VA program that covers all of home care; however, there are several different benefit plans. Some programs you may be eligible for include Community Care Network, which includes Homemaker/Home Health Aid & Respite Care, Aid & Attendance, Veteran Directed Care, and Caregiver Support Programs.

What Services are Available for Veterans?

One service available through the VA is Homemaker and Home Health Aide. Through this program, a Caregiver, whom we provide, can come to a Veteran’s home and help take care of the Veteran and their daily activities. This service helps Veterans age in the comfort of their home.

This program is for Veterans who need personal care services and help with activities of daily living. This program is also for Veterans who are isolated, or their caregiver is experiencing burden. At Griswold, our personal care services cover activities such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, hair care, dressing, and more.

Homemaker Home Health Aides work for an organization that has a contract with the VA. Since we are a VA-Approved CCN provider, we are able to provide our Caregivers as part of this program.

Local Resources for Veterans

The city of Alexandria offers several services to local Veterans, including opportunities for education, employment, health, housing, and schools.

The Alexandria, VA Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost. Services include counseling for needs such as depression and PTSD.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services offers many Veteran-specific services, including a network of Veteran-focused organizations committed to providing the gold standard of service to Virginia Veterans and their families.

How Can Griswold Help?

If you are searching for Care for a Veteran in your life in Alexandria, give us a call today. We would be happy to assist you in learning about the benefits you may be eligible for. If you are approved for home care hours through the VA, we will work with you to develop a personalized care plan.