Veterans' Benefits May Be Available For You!

Riverglen House Senior Living Counselors have have recently completed an extensive training program in the Veteran's "Aid & Attendance" benefits program. Accompanying the in-house training, two free seminars were presented to the public here at Riverglen House in late June, featuring Stephanie Harris, Esq., of Turnaround Solutions for Senior Living, LLC., based in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Harris is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Senior Living and has made a specialty out of investigating programs that can offer financial assistance to veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The seminar was recorded and televised over Littleton's Channel 2 News & Information station.

The "Aid & Attendance" program specifically relates to the veteran, his or her spouse, or surviving spouse of a veteran, who served during specified war times and who was/were discharged in any way other than dishonorably. The basic requirements are that "...you must have a medical condition indicating that you are in need of assistance from others in order to lead a quality life such as, but not limited to, the following: Walking, Bathing, Dressing, Meal Preparation, Transportation, Protection from the Hazards of Life, Medication Reminders...etc." Basically, the person's combined monthly medical costs, which may include the costs of living in an Assisted Living or other Senior community, must exceed his or her monthly income, and there are ceilings on assets that must be considered as well. However, each case is considered individually, and it may be beneficial to have a professional financial advisor help evaluate the best financial strategies for lthe long term financial well-being of the affected person or persons.

If accepted for this program, the qualified U.S. Veteran may qualify for up to $1,644. per month; Surviving spouses can receive up to $1,056. per month, and qualified married couples may receive up to $1,949. per month in V.A. benefits. There are no fees or costs whatsoever associated with the application, and the Senior Living Counselors at Riverglen House can help you get started and see if you qualify.

Please call Ted Cooper at 603-444-8880 for more information. A DVD of Stephanie Harris' forty-five minute presentation is also available.