VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES

AARP offers a number of resources for Veterans with disabilities. They have a Military Caregiving Guide that can help you organize details regarding your expenses, travel, surgical and post- surgical needs and more.

But that is just one resource. At their website:  you can find downloadable handbooks on the following topics:

Health Benefits information

There is a health benefits navigator for veterans and their families that can help guide you through application for the VA, and find free help online or over the phone with trained representatives.

Help making your home accessible

There are VA home modification grants to help you build, buy, or adapt homes to live safely and comfortably. There is a primer on home modifications for those with certain service related disabilities so you can live the life you want in a home you love.

Support for Caregivers

This booklet teaches how to assess and address needs, create a plan, build a team, and more. There’s also another booklet that offers information on how caregivers can seek help managing the stress that comes with that role. And a financial workbook to help with estate planning and paying for health care and other tasks. Visit here.

Help with Work and Jobs

They include a free vetrans career course, an online AARP Job Board to browse, and more tips.

Fulfilling a Wish

AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime helps thousands of older Americans including veterans, achieve a dream. Go to wishofalifetime.org and nominate someone’s wish.

Fraud Victim Support

Veterans and their families are nearly 40 percent more likely than civilians to lose money to scams. You can get help by calling the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360.

Questions about Veteran Directed Care? Call Spokane 509-434-7000 Or Walla Walla 509-525-5200