It would be much easier to work part time and move her into my home. My grandmother broke her hip about two years ago and I had to move into her home and take care of her. She was able to walk without a walker and I left. In the last 2 years, she has fallen about 5 times and other health issues are getting worse. My grandmother is now unable to prepare her own food, use her bed (because she is unable to get on it alone now) , wash clothes, etc. I would like to take care of her myself but it would be great to have some assistance if available. My grandfather is a veteran. I read there may be assistance for her to help supplement my income. Any suggestions for a Maryland Baltimore City resident, Please share. Thank you!
A free worksheet with eligibility requirements and how much see can receive each month from the VA is available at
http://www.VeteransCareAdvisors.com
http://www.veteranaid.org/eligibility.php
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AID & ATTENDANCE PENSION
Any War-Time Veteran with 90 days of active duty, 1 day beginning or ending during a period of War, is eligible to apply for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. A surviving spouse (marriage must have ended due to death of veteran) of a War-Time Veteran may also apply. The individual applying must qualify both medically and financially. To see the periods of war that have been qualified by Congress, Click Here.
To qualify medically, a War-Time Veteran or surviving spouse must need the assistance of another person to perform daily tasks, such as eating, dressing, undressing, taking care of the needs of nature, etc. Being blind or in a nursing home for mental or physical incapacity, or residing in an assisted living facility also qualifies.
Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper Veterans Application for Pension or Compensation. This application will require a copy of DD-214 (see below for more information) or separation papers, Medical Evaluation from a physician, current medical issues, net worth limitations, and net income, along with out-of-pocket Medical Expenses.
To qualify financially, an applicant must have on average less than $80,000 in assets, EXCLUDING their home and vehicles.