Veterans Home Care
VA-Approved Home Care for Veterans in Lake County, IL
At Assisting Hands Home Care Libertyville, we’re proud to serve those who’ve served. We’re a VA-approved home care provider, offering both long-term and short-term care for veterans and their spouses across Lake County, IL. Many veterans and their loved ones don’t realize they may qualify for in-home care benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. With nearly 76 million baby boomers, many of whom are veterans, there’s a good chance you or your loved one qualifies. We can help you find out.
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What Kind of Help Is Available?
VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program
The Veterans Homemaker and Home Health Aide benefit provides help from a trained caregiver right at home—someone who assists with everyday tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders.
This kind of care keeps people in their homes longer. And when done right, it keeps them safer, healthier, and more connected.
VA Respite Care Program
Being a caregiver is a full-time job—and even heroes need rest. This benefit allows for short-term home care services that give family caregivers a break while ensuring their loved one receives quality care.
- Like the HHA program, eligibility depends on a clinical evaluation.
- Veterans must meet one or more of the same criteria: multiple ADL dependencies or significant cognitive decline.
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Aid and Attendance & Housebound Allowance
These VA pension benefits offer monthly financial assistance to veterans and survivors who need help with daily activities or who are largely confined to their homes due to illness or disability.
You may qualify if:
- You need regular help with tasks like bathing or dressing
- You’re mostly homebound due to a medical condition
- You live in a nursing facility due to a disability
- You have severe vision loss
To apply, you’ll need to complete VA Form 21-2680, with documentation about your loved one’s daily limitations and care needs. (We can help you get started.)
Important: Veterans cannot receive both Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits at the same time.
Getting Started with VA Home Care
To access these services, veterans must first be enrolled in VA health care using Form 10-10EZ. Once enrolled, they may be referred for care through VA facilities or approved providers like Assisting Hands.
We know the system can feel complicated and exhausting. That’s why we’re here—to simplify it, to support you, and to make sure your loved one gets the compassionate, professional care they deserve.
Whether you’re exploring options or ready to move forward, call us and let’s have a conversation about how we can help.
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