Now I've got a few follow-up questions based on where we are in this process. First, we had found a local young woman who wanted to take the caregiving job, we all like her very much, so put her in touch with the agency. This was in mid-December. The agency had not been able to find anyone either local or who was willing to drive a ways for so few hours of work. The agency has been extremely lacking in communication - with us and with our prospective employee. She, in turn, does not keep me updated on her progress with training and certification unless I contact her. So here we are at the end of January, VA has paid all the retroactive benefits and has three months of care payments on account, and care still hasn't started. I'm afraid we're going to have trouble due to non-compliance. I'm thinking if we can't get this gal started in the coming week, I may have to take over as the paid caregiver. Been trying to research how that works, not having much luck. Has anyone been a paid caregiver for a family member on Aid & Attendance? Please share what you know.
Also, I'm still wanting to look into facilities, and I know there are some small ones with only a few residents. I don't know how to find them, especially close to our area. Is there a registry or something I can search? Thanks!
1) Now I've got a few follow-up questions based on where we are in this process. First, we had found a local young woman who wanted to take the caregiving job, we all like her very much, so put her in touch with the agency. This was in mid-December. The agency had not been able to find anyone either local or who was willing to drive a ways for so few hours of work. The agency has been extremely lacking in communication - with us and with our prospective employee. She, in turn, does not keep me updated on her progress with training and certification unless I contact her. So here we are at the end of January, VA has paid all the retroactive benefits and has three months of care payments on account, and care still hasn't started. I'm afraid we're going to have trouble due to non-compliance. I'm thinking if we can't get this gal started in the coming week, I may have to take over as the paid caregiver. Been trying to research how that works, not having much luck. Has anyone been a paid caregiver for a family member on Aid & Attendance? Please share what you know.
2) Also, I'm still wanting to look into facilities, and I know there are some small ones with only a few residents. I don't know how to find them, especially close to our area. Is there a registry or something I can search? Thanks!
If a person served during war time they get the max benefits.
Someone with more knowledge will respond.