Veterans Home Care Services
He Served His Country. Now His Family Is Trying to Help Him Stay Home.
For years, a Veteran has managed almost everything for himself.
He is proud of that independence.
His daughter checks on him several times a week, but lately she has noticed changes. He moves more slowly. Preparing meals takes more effort. He has stopped showering as often because he worries about losing his balance.
When she suggests getting someone to help at home, he responds:
“I’ve taken care of myself this long. I don’t need somebody doing everything for me.”
She understands.
That is not what she wants either.
She wants him to keep making his own choices. She simply wants someone available to help with the parts of the day that are getting harder.
Veterans home care can provide that middle ground.
A Care Provider might help with personal routines, prepare a meal, provide companionship, assist with mobility, or help maintain the routines that make it possible for the Veteran to remain at home.
The goal is not to take independence away.
It is to support it.
What Is Veterans Home Care?
Veterans home care provides non-medical assistance for Veterans who need help with everyday life at home.
Depending on the individual’s needs and care plan, support may include:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Mobility assistance
- Meal support
- Companionship
- Daily routines
- Light household assistance
- Dementia support
- Supervision
- Around-the-clock caregiver coverage when appropriate
Care can range from limited assistance to more extensive support.
Some Veterans primarily need companionship and help around the house.
Others need hands-on personal care.
A Veteran living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia may need more structured routines and supervision.
Someone returning home from a hospital or rehabilitation stay may require temporary additional assistance.
True North Home Care works with families to identify the type of support that fits the Veteran’s current needs.
Helping Veterans Remain Independent at Home
Independence does not always mean doing everything without help.
Sometimes independence means having enough support to continue living where and how you choose.
For an older Veteran, home may represent decades of memories, routines, family life, and personal identity.
Moving away from that environment can be difficult.
Home care can provide additional assistance while allowing the Veteran to continue participating in daily life.
A Care Provider can step in where help is needed while encouraging the Veteran to continue doing what they can safely manage.
Veterans Home Care Services We Provide
Personal Care
Changes in strength, balance, mobility, or health can make private routines difficult.
Care Providers may assist with:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Personal hygiene
- Mobility
- Transfers
Personal care should always be provided with respect for privacy, preferences, and dignity.
Companion Care
Some Veterans remain physically independent but spend long periods alone.
The loss of a spouse, retirement, reduced driving, limited mobility, or family members living farther away can gradually reduce social interaction.
Companion care may include conversation, shared activities, meals, errands, and practical support with everyday routines.
Senior Home Care
Veterans with a combination of everyday needs may benefit from broader senior home care.
Support can be personalized based on the individual’s routines, abilities, and family situation.
24-Hour Home Care
Some Veterans should not be left alone for extended periods.
True North Home Care offers 24-hour home care using continuous caregiver coverage for individuals who need assistance during both daytime and overnight hours.
True North Home Care provides 24-hour home care, not live-in care.
Hospital to Home Support
A hospital or rehabilitation stay can temporarily or permanently change a Veteran’s ability to manage daily life independently.
Home care can provide extra support while the individual adjusts to being back home.
Hospice Caregiving
Veterans receiving hospice services may still need additional non-medical support between hospice visits.
True North Home Care specializes in hospice caregiving and can provide personal assistance, companionship, supervision, and comfort-focused support according to the established care plan.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Veterans living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia may need greater consistency, cueing, reassurance, meaningful engagement, and supervision.
True North Home Care has Certified Dementia Practitioners on its team who understand how changing cognitive abilities can affect daily routines and family relationships.
What Is the Difference Between VA Home Care and Private-Pay Home Care?
The terminology can become confusing quickly.
A family may hear about VA pensions, Aid and Attendance, Homemaker and Home Health Aide services, respite care, private-pay home care, and long-term care insurance all in the same week.
These options are not interchangeable.
VA-Funded or VA-Arranged Services
Certain qualifying Veterans may be able to receive services through VA health care programs or use eligible benefits toward care.
VA eligibility requirements and authorization rules apply.
Aid and Attendance
Aid and Attendance may increase the monthly pension payment of an eligible Veteran or survivor who meets the VA’s requirements.
The family may then use available funds according to applicable benefit rules.
Private-Pay Home Care
Families can also pay directly for home care without waiting for a VA benefit determination.
This may be useful when care is needed immediately or when someone does not qualify for a VA-funded program.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Some long-term care insurance policies may reimburse qualifying home care expenses according to the policy’s terms.
Families should review their individual policy and claims requirements.
True North Home Care lists Veterans Aid and Attendance and Home Care benefits, private pay, Medicaid Waiver, long-term care insurance, and the Medicare GUIDE Program among its payer sources and programs.
Why Choose True North Home Care?
Experienced Local Leadership
True North Home Care founder and CEO Kayla Nelson, RN, has served Omaha-area seniors since 2013.
Her professional background includes experience as a CNA, LPN, and RN, with a focus on geriatric, hospice, palliative, and home care.
Screened Care Providers
True North Home Care is fully insured and bonded, and Care Providers complete background checks.
Support for Changing Needs
Care needs do not always stay the same.
A Veteran who initially needs companionship may later need personal care.
Someone returning from the hospital may temporarily need more assistance.
A Veteran with dementia may eventually need continuous supervision.
True North Home Care offers multiple levels and types of support, so families have someone to call as circumstances change.
Respect for Independence
Veterans have spent their lives making decisions, solving problems, caring for families, building careers, and serving others.
Receiving care should not erase that independence.
Our goal is to provide assistance where it is needed while continuing to respect the individual’s routines, preferences, abilities, and choices.
Understanding VA Aid and Attendance
Families often hear about Aid and Attendance when researching how to pay for home care.
VA Aid and Attendance is an additional monthly payment that may be added to a qualifying Veteran’s or survivor’s VA pension.
It is not automatically available to every Veteran.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, eligibility generally requires receiving a VA pension and meeting additional criteria related to the need for help with daily activities, being largely confined to bed because of illness, certain nursing home circumstances, or qualifying vision limitations.
A surviving spouse or other qualifying survivor may also potentially be eligible under VA rules.
Because eligibility depends on the individual’s circumstances, families should confirm their benefits directly with the VA or an accredited Veterans benefits professional.
Important: True North Home Care does not determine VA eligibility and cannot guarantee that a particular individual will receive VA benefits.
VA Home Care Benefits May Extend Beyond Aid and Attendance
Aid and Attendance is not the only VA program connected with care at home.
The Department of Veterans Affairs also offers certain home and community-based services to eligible enrolled Veterans.
One example is the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide program.
Through this program, qualifying Veterans may receive help with activities of daily living such as:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Moving from one place to another
- Grocery shopping
Eligibility, clinical criteria, approved services, availability, and possible copays depend on the Veteran’s circumstances and local VA arrangements.
Families should work directly with the Veteran’s VA care team or social worker to determine which programs may be available.
When Should a Veteran Consider Home Care?
A Veteran may benefit from additional help at home when:
- Bathing or dressing has become difficult
- Mobility is changing
- Meals are being skipped
- Household routines are becoming harder to manage
- Loneliness or isolation is increasing
- Memory changes are affecting daily life
- A spouse is providing more help than they can safely manage
- The Veteran recently returned home from the hospital
- Overnight assistance is becoming necessary
- Family members are coordinating constant check-ins
- The Veteran wants to remain at home but needs more support to do so
Families do not need to wait for a crisis.
It can be easier to introduce assistance gradually while the Veteran is still able to participate fully in planning the care arrangement.
Supporting the Veteran's Family Caregiver
Veterans are not the only people affected when care needs increase.
Spouses and adult children may gradually become full-time caregivers without ever formally deciding to take on that role.
A spouse may begin helping with dressing.
Then meals.
Then bathing.
Then nighttime bathroom trips.
Eventually, much of the day revolves around caregiving.
Outside help can give family caregivers room to rest, work, attend appointments, spend time with other family members, or simply step away from responsibility for a while.
Professional care does not replace the family.
It can help make family caregiving more sustainable.
Local Resources for Omaha-Area Veterans and Caregivers
Families in the Omaha area can also connect directly with the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System.
The Omaha VA Medical Center offers caregiver support and can connect qualifying Veterans and caregivers with VA programs, benefits, education, resources, and other services.
Omaha VA Medical Center
4101 Woolworth Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105
Families caring for Veterans may also ask the VA about its Caregiver Support Program, home and community-based services, respite resources, and other support that may apply to their situation.
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Caregiver Support
True North Home Care is separate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Mention of VA programs does not imply VA endorsement or guarantee eligibility.
Help a Veteran Stay Where Home Feels Like Home
If a Veteran you love is beginning to need more assistance, you do not have to know exactly what the care plan should look like before asking for help.
Start with what you are seeing.
Tell us which parts of the day have become difficult, what the Veteran still wants to do independently, and what is placing the most pressure on the family.
We can help you explore home care options while you determine whether VA benefits or another payment source may apply.
Call True North Home Care at (402) 981-8593 to discuss veterans home care.
How to Get Started With Veterans Home Care
1. Tell Us What Is Happening
Call True North Home Care and explain what has become difficult at home. You do not need to know exactly which service or benefit applies before calling.2. Discuss Care Needs
We talk about personal care, mobility, meals, companionship, memory, supervision, scheduling, family involvement, and other concerns.3. Review Payment Options
If your family is exploring VA-related benefits, tell us. We can discuss the home care side of the process while you verify eligibility and authorization requirements with the appropriate VA resources.4. Develop a Care Plan
Care is organized around the Veteran’s needs, preferences, schedule, and approved services.Serving Veterans Throughout the Omaha Area
True North Home Care is located at:
True North Home Care
11314 Elm Street
Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: (402) 981-8593
Fax: (402) 285-7162
Email: info@truenorthhomecare.com
Priority service communities include:
Omaha, Papillon, Bellevue, La Vista, Ralston, Council Bluffs, Gretna, Elkhorn, Bennington, and Millard.
Care availability depends on factors including location, requested hours, care needs, Care Provider availability, and any requirements associated with the applicable payer or benefit program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Veterans Home Care
What does veterans home care include?
Veterans home care may include personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility assistance, companionship, meal support, daily routines, dementia support, supervision, and other non-medical assistance included in the Veteran’s care plan.
Does the VA pay for home care?
Some eligible Veterans may receive home care services or financial assistance through VA programs. Coverage depends on enrollment, clinical need, eligibility, authorization, the specific program, and local availability. Families should verify benefits directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is VA Aid and Attendance?
Aid and Attendance is an additional monthly VA pension payment available to certain qualifying Veterans and survivors who meet pension and additional care-related eligibility requirements. It is not automatically available to every Veteran.
Can Aid and Attendance help pay for in-home care?
Eligible Veterans or survivors who receive Aid and Attendance may have additional monthly pension income that can help with care expenses. Families should consult the VA or an accredited benefits professional regarding qualification and permitted use of benefits.
Does True North Home Care determine whether a Veteran qualifies for VA benefits?
No. The Department of Veterans Affairs determines eligibility for VA programs and benefits. True North Home Care can discuss its home care services and payment options, but it cannot guarantee VA eligibility, authorization, reimbursement, or benefit approval.
Can True North Home Care help Veterans with dementia?
Yes. True North Home Care offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care and has Certified Dementia Practitioners on its team. Support may include familiar routines, cueing, companionship, personal care, meaningful engagement, reassurance, and supervision based on the care plan.
What areas does True North Home Care serve?
True North Home Care serves Omaha and surrounding communities, including Omaha, Papillon, Bellevue, La Vista, Ralston, Council Bluffs, Gretna, Elkhorn, Bennington, and Millard. Availability may depend on location, requested schedule, care needs, Care Provider availability, and payer requirements.