For many of us in the United States, military service touches our lives, whether through family, friends, or our communities. Our veterans have sacrificed so much and genuinely deserve our heartfelt gratitude, compassion, and care. Sadly, many of these brave individuals feel isolated and face daily challenges with tasks most of us take for granted, like preparing meals, keeping up with household chores, or managing their own wellbeing.
As veterans grow older, it becomes more important to provide the support they need to remain independent at home. After years spent in service to our country, these individuals deserve dignity, comfort, and attentive care. By investing in the health of our senior veterans, we help them enjoy a higher quality of life and honor their commitment to us all.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes these needs and provides veterans home care funding in Corona Del Mar, CA, to assist servicepeople and their loved ones. What many families don't realize is that long-term care options - including in-home care - are included in programs like ameriCARE's Veteran CARE services.
Today, many of our veterans are vulnerable to a variety of issues that can impact their quality of life. However, through our Veteran CARE services, we're able to provide customized, compassionate care that addresses those issues and provides families like yours with peace of mind. Whether they're returning from combat with new health challenges or simply need an extra hand throughout the day as they age, our team is here to help.
Our agency owners are dedicated to guiding veterans through the process of accessing their benefits and understanding their eligibility. This important service, available at many of our franchise locations, empowers veterans to overcome the often confusing world of entitlements. With empathy and expertise, we strive to honor veterans by delivering personalized care and knowledgeable guidance, supporting them in living fuller, more independent lives.
The VA offers valuable benefits that include coverage for home health aide and homemaker services to veterans who require help with daily living activities. Through collaboration with one of our care partners, we learned that, out of more than 8 million veterans in the VA healthcare system aged 65 and older, only about 150,000 are utilizing this support. This means fewer than 2 percent of eligible veterans are getting the care they've rightfully earned. In some cases, such as with "Aid and Attendance," surviving spouses of veterans may also be eligible for benefits.
ameriCARE is committed to linking veterans and seniors nationwide with compassionate, highly trained caregivers from their own communities. We're proud to say that our mission goes beyond care - in fact, we're happy to help guide veterans and their families through the complexities of the VA system, offering hands-on support during the entire approval process. Many of our franchise owners team members are veterans themselves, who are dedicated to ensuring you or your loved one receives reliable, personalized care at home.
Regardless of how long they served, many military veterans leave service with a litany of health issues - both mental and physical. Some of the most common problems that older veterans face after leaving the military include
Research from the National Center for PTSD reveals that as many as 23% of veterans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder during their lifetime. For some, symptoms may not surface until later years, often following retirement. Notably, the development or worsening of PTSD in older adults has been linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggesting a complex relationship between trauma and cognitive decline as veterans age.
A recent study featured in the National Library of Medicine examined the prevalence of malnutrition among older veterans receiving home-based primary care. The researchers discovered that 15% of these individuals were classified as malnourished, highlighting a significant health concern within this population. Malnutrition in elderly veterans can lead to a range of complications, such as weakened immune response, slower recovery from illness, and increased risk of hospitalization. These issues underscore the need for veterans home care funding in Corona Del Mar, CA that helps seniors with eating and nutrition challenges.
Studies show that older veterans face a 25% higher likelihood of reporting multiple chronic health issues compared to their nonveteran peers. This trend underscores the unique health challenges veterans may encounter as they age, which often stem from service-related injuries, stress, and more.
Veterans often carry the weight of their service, having endured challenging circumstances and shouldered responsibility for the security of others. As they grow older, preserving their sense of independence becomes deeply intertwined with their mental and emotional health. For many, shifting from self-reliance to accepting help with everyday activities can be a significant adjustment.
A skilled caregiver who understands veterans' unique backgrounds can make this transition smoother. Building trust through respect for personal boundaries, clear communication, and trauma-informed care is essential to fostering a strong partnership between veterans and their in-home caregivers.
Many ameriCARE locations provide their caregivers with specialized training to better support our veterans as veteran cases can be complex and deserve tailored care.
Our caregivers offer support with meal preparation, grocery shopping, and managing dietary needs. They also encourage healthy habits and lifestyle choices, ensuring you or your loved one receives personalized nutrition and wellness guidance.
Tasks like bathing, using the restroom, getting dressed, and maintaining oral hygiene can become challenging because of aging or ongoing health conditions. Our dedicated caregivers are specially trained to assist with these personal routines and always prioritize the veteran's comfort, privacy, and self-esteem.
A tidy living space does more than promote good hygiene. It fosters a sense of comfort, security, and overall wellbeing. Our caregivers help with everyday household tasks, making sure your home remains a safe, inviting, and organized environment.
When driving becomes a challenge, whether for you or a veteran family member, our caregivers step in to help. They can handle errands such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, ensuring appointments are kept, and providing reliable support for many other daily needs.
In-home caregivers from ameriCARE are dedicated to supporting your loved one's mobility and safety. From accompanying them on short walks to guiding them through physical therapy routines, we help promote regular movement and keep them engaged in activities that support their health and independence.
Our caregivers foster engagement by offering gentle support and uplifting encouragement. We create opportunities for veterans to participate in enriching activities, make social connections, and develop genuine bonds with their in-home caregivers.
We can accompany you or the older veteran in your life to medical appointments. We can also help relay any information or instructions provided by doctors.
Coping with the effects of aging, disability, or recovery from injury often involves juggling multiple medications with specific timing and dosages. Our caregivers can help ensure that you or your veteran loved one receives the correct medications at the right times, providing peace of mind while supporting overall health.
Our comprehensive care extends to beloved pets as well. We can assist with daily dog walks, feeding routines, arranging transportation for vet visits, and maintaining pet hygiene. By helping with day-to-day chores like pet care, we help enhance the wellbeing of senior veterans and their animal companions.
While many veterans have a primary care physician or a home health care professional, they may still need a real human connection beyond medical care. Veteran-funded home care can help you or your loved one maintain a more balanced life, one visit at a time. That's where ameriCARE comes in. We work tirelessly to connect dedicated, welltrained, and dependable caregivers to veterans across the United States.
If you're looking for a locally-owned home care company that provides veterans with personalized support, Request More Info today. It would be our honor to help you and your family navigate the VA and to act as your liaison throughout the benefit approval process.
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CLAREMONT — Corona del Mar’s girls tennis team again loaded its lineup with siblings. A set of identical twins, two sisters and the sister of a former boys standout all took the courts at The Claremont Club.The Sea Kings’ hearts were loaded with desire.Corona del Mar combined its depth and drive to defeat Portola 5-2 in the finals of the CIF-USTA Southern California Regional on Saturday and advance to its first state championship.The Sea Kings (24-0) will play Los Altos of Santa Clara County on Nov. 29 ...
CLAREMONT — Corona del Mar’s girls tennis team again loaded its lineup with siblings. A set of identical twins, two sisters and the sister of a former boys standout all took the courts at The Claremont Club.
The Sea Kings’ hearts were loaded with desire.
Corona del Mar combined its depth and drive to defeat Portola 5-2 in the finals of the CIF-USTA Southern California Regional on Saturday and advance to its first state championship.
The Sea Kings (24-0) will play Los Altos of Santa Clara County on Nov. 29 at Fresno State at 10 a.m.
In claiming a second major title in four days, Corona del Mar dedicated its first SoCal title since 2017 to veteran coach Jamie Gresh, who is recovering from hip surgery earlier this week and missed the match.
“He said that our win took his pain away,” singles ace Emilie Lew said while sharing a smile with fellow senior Polina Briggs.
“We really wanted to do it for him because he’s been mine and Polina’s coach for four years. … We know how bad he wanted to be here.”
On Wednesday, the Sea Kings captured the CIF-SS Division 1 title by defeating Portola 10-8 at the University of Redlands.
The title represented a breakthrough for a squad that lost last season in the section semifinals to eventual state champion Palos Verdes 14-4.
In 2023, Corona del Mar fell in the first round of the playoffs to eventual state champion Mater Dei by another 14-4 margin.
Now, the Sea Kings have a chance join the ranks of California champions.
“(The regional title) makes us a lot more confident and brings us together, too,” Briggs said
Briggs sealed the regional title by defeating Jiah Lee of Portola 6-1, 6-2 for the Sea Kings’ fourth point in the best-of-seven format.
Her twin sister Sasha Briggs later teamed with senior Isabel Roytman for a victory in doubles.
Corona del Mar’s Julia Cross, a sophomore, and Addie Dinicola, a freshman, also won singles matches. Cross is the sister of former Corona del Mar standout Jack Cross, now playing at Cal Poly SLO.
The team of Madi Jackson and Brynn Patterson showed Corona del Mar’s depth with a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 4 doubles.
Lew’s sister Olivia Lew played No. 1 doubles with fellow freshman Sienna Lynn but the pair fell to Evelyn Wan and Sahana Chakravarthy 6-4, 6-2.
Still, there was no missing all the siblings in Corona del Mar’s lineup.
“Since we have a lot siblings, we’re already super close and that just helps with bonding everyone and team chemistry,” Polina Briggs said.
Corona del Mar assistant Tyler Gaede, who filled in for Gresh, also credited the Sea Kings’ tight-knit squad to Gresh.
“None on this would be possible without Jamie,” the 2015 graduate of Corona del Mar said. “He’s an incredible role model for these girls.”
Cal State Fullerton commit Leanna Roman defeated Emilie Lew — the Sunset League singles champion — 6-2, 6-4 to highlight Portola’s afternoon.
Portola coach Natasha Schottland praised her team (20-4) for reaching a second consecutive regional final despite playing without All-County twins Kenzie and Kylie Nguyen, who opted out of the high school season.
“These girls showed really their tenacity,” she said of her squad, “and I’m so proud of them.”
Los Altos defeated University 5-2 in the NorCal regional final.
CLAREMONT — Thanksgiving week competition is not typical in high school team tennis.But the Corona del Mar High girls’ tennis team is having a season that the players, parents and coaches alike can certainly feel thankful for.The Sea Kings keep winning, and now find themselves one victory away from the program’s first state championship.Corona del Mar beat Portola, 5-2, to win the CIF-USTA Southern California Regional title on Saturday afternoon at the Claremont Club.CdM (24-0) will play Northern...
CLAREMONT — Thanksgiving week competition is not typical in high school team tennis.
But the Corona del Mar High girls’ tennis team is having a season that the players, parents and coaches alike can certainly feel thankful for.
The Sea Kings keep winning, and now find themselves one victory away from the program’s first state championship.
Corona del Mar beat Portola, 5-2, to win the CIF-USTA Southern California Regional title on Saturday afternoon at the Claremont Club.
CdM (24-0) will play Northern California champion Los Altos, from the Silicon Valley, for the state championship on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fresno State.
“It’s really, really exciting because we’ve never really gone that far,” CdM senior singles player Polina Briggs said. “Toward the beginning of the year, I knew our team was going to be good, but I didn’t really expect us to go this far and still be undefeated. It’s all just really exciting.”
The Sea Kings, who started four seniors and also four freshmen of the 10 players in Saturday’s regional final lineup, have a blend of experience and talented young players that works. Saturday’s match was a rematch of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title match also won by CdM, albeit in a different format.
The regional playoffs are played with four singles lines and three doubles lines, with athletes competing in a single best-of-three set.
CdM continued without rehabilitating coach Jamie Gresh, who was at home after having hip surgery on Nov. 18. Coach Tyler Gaede guided the team on the court, while communicating with Gresh throughout the match.
“Coach Tyler is an extremely valuable asset to the CdM program,” Gresh said in a text message. “He provides excellent feedback and strategy to the players and is calm under pressure conditions.”
The team also has performed under pressure. Polina Briggs, who swept in the Division 1 title match, continued her strong play. She won the clinching fourth set in the regionals at No. 2 singles, topping Jiah Lee of Portola, 6-1, 6-2.
Her twin sister Sasha and senior partner Isabel Roytman then rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Portola’s Emily Roman and Payton Nguyen at No. 2 doubles.
CdM also earned a pair of easy victories at No. 3 and No. 4 singles. Sophomore Julia Cross got past Annabel Wang, 6-0, 6-0, at No. 3 singles, before freshman Addie DiNicola bested Ayla Alhassan, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 4 singles.
The Sea Kings’ other set win came at No. 3 doubles, where sophomore Madi Jackson and freshman Brynn Patterson topped Portola’s Sarah Sumida and Alycia Lee, as they had in the Division 1 final three days before. Saturday’s score was 6-1, 6-2.
“It feels really good,” Cross said. “We all worked together. Jamie switched the lineups around a little bit from our last [match]. We didn’t really know what we were going to play until the last minute, but I think Jamie’s taught us to be flexible. We adjusted well and just played lights out tennis.”
Portola (20-4) got a set win from Leanna Roman, who topped CdM senior Emilie Lew 6-2, 6-4 at No. 1 singles. The Bulldogs’ other victory came at No. 1 doubles, where Evelyn Wang and Sahana Chakravarthy beat CdM freshmen Sienna Lynn and Olivia Lew, 6-4, 6-2.
But the Sea Kings’ depth won out, as they claimed their second CIF regional title, joining the 2017 squad.
“I thought our doubles played really, really well,” Gaede said. “That’s been a key asset to us all year, to have good doubles players up and down the lineup, and it really showed today. It makes us really confident going into state, that you have girls you can rely on up and down the roster.”
This is just the third year that the CIF has had a state championship in girls’ tennis. There are more than 1,600 high schools in California, and Corona del Mar and Los Altos are the final two remaining.
“We’ve worked really hard during practice,” Polina Briggs said. “Our coach even said he was going to push us a lot during practice this year. I feel like we’ve grown so much as a team, and it would mean a lot if we just keep pushing and grinding and hopefully we win the last match. That would be huge.”
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