Forgotten Heroes: What Every Veteran & Their Family Should Know About Long-Term Care Support

When my grandfather came back from Vietnam, he never asked for much.

Even after retirement, he refused help—said others needed it more.

But when age caught up with him, and care became too much for my family to manage alone, we finally asked:

“What benefits is he actually entitled to?”

We were stunned by the answer:

➡️ Aid & Attendance

➡️ Pension support

➡️ Long-term care coverage

➡️ Survivor benefits

He had access to all of it—but we never knew.

60% of U.S. veterans are over age 60
Over 800,000 PA veterans are 65+
Many are not enrolled in VA benefits due to lack of awareness
Black and Latino veterans face higher rates of poverty and housing instability

If your loved one served even 90 days (with 1 day during wartime), they may be eligible for this powerful benefit — which can help pay for:

And YES — spouses can qualify too.

A skilled elder law attorney can help ensure:

✅ You receive full benefits

✅ You don’t trigger unnecessary penalties

✅ You protect assets while honoring service

Your service mattered then. Your care matters now.

Don’t let pride or paperwork delay the help you earned.

📞 Book a consult with our team and let’s protect your future — just like you protected ours.

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