BrightStar Care of Salt Lake City is a proud partner of the George E. Wahlin Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. We are credentialed with the VA and TriWest to provide in-home companion, personal, respite, and even skilled care for veterans and their loved ones who wish to remain in their homes as they age. As a society, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans. These brave men and women have selflessly served our country, often sacrificing their well-being in the process.
We can help your loved one who proudly served our country in the US Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.
Ensuring that veterans receive the care and support they deserve is not only morally imperative, but also a practical necessity as they age. In this blog post we will review the numerous benefits home care can offer to our veterans.
1. Comfort and Familiarity:
For many veterans, especially those who have faced combat or extended periods away from their home, the familiarity and comfort of their own surroundings can be incredibly important for their well-being. Home care allows veterans to remain in the familiar environment of their own homes surrounded by cherished memories and possessions. This sense of comfort can contribute to their overall sense of comfort and quality of life.
2. Personalized Care Plans:
With BrightStar Care, a Nurse Case Manager will come out and create a personalized care plan with you and your loved one(s), which the caregiver or CNA’s will follow to ensure that the veterans’ needs are being met at home. The nurse will come back out if there is ever a change in condition, such as a visit to the hospital, an illness, a fall, etc. The Nurse Case Manager is a critical part of the team and really differentiates BrightStar Care from other home care agencies where many times there is not a nurse on staff or at least does not actually visit the client regularly. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, which is the agency that oversees the nation’s hospitals, and we are the only home care agency that is not affiliated with a hospital to be credentialed in Utah.
3. Independence and Dignity:
Independence and dignity are important for everyone; however, they are especially important in the case of veterans who may have faced challenges during the time of their service that affected their physical or mental health. Home care enables veterans to retain a greater degree of independence than they may have in a traditional care facility allowing them to live their lives on their own terms while still receiving the assistance they require.
4. Access to specialized services:
Many homecare providers, like BrightStar Care of Salt Lake City, provide specialized services that cater to the specific needs of former service members. This includes help with navigating the VA healthcare system, accessing the different payor sources available like Aid and attendance, the VA pension, or help with their veterans benefits for more skilled services.
5. Peace of Mind for Families:
Finally, home care can provide peace of mind for the families of veterans, knowing that their loved ones are receiving the best care and support they can, and they need, in the comfort of their own homes. Rather than worrying about their loved one’s well-being in a distant care facility, families can rest assured knowing that their veteran is being looked after by compassionate professionals who understand their unique needs and circumstances.
In conclusion, home care services provided by BrightStar Care of Salt Lake City offer many benefits for veterans, ranging from the comfort and familiarity of home, to personalized care plans put together by a nurse case manager, independence, companionship, and peace of mind for the families. By honoring our heroes with the support and care they deserve, we can repay just a small fraction of the debt we owe to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.