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 Dunwoody, GA, 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 Dunwoody, GA 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.
Ready to get started on your journey with ameriCARE? Request More Info today to schedule your consultation and learn more information about how we can assist you or your senior loved one.
DUNWOODY, GA — A dispute is growing over a damaged spillway at Kingsley Lake in Dunwoody, with questions over who is responsible for repairs.Residents say a collapsed emergency spillway is worsening and could threaten nearby structures and a DeKalb County sewer line. Dozens of residents attended a city council meeting to urge action.Hal Parris, a Kingsley Lake resident, said the manmade lake has received city and county stormwater for decades. “The lake has served as a retention facility, or a bucket, to receive sto...
DUNWOODY, GA — A dispute is growing over a damaged spillway at Kingsley Lake in Dunwoody, with questions over who is responsible for repairs.
Residents say a collapsed emergency spillway is worsening and could threaten nearby structures and a DeKalb County sewer line. Dozens of residents attended a city council meeting to urge action.
Hal Parris, a Kingsley Lake resident, said the manmade lake has received city and county stormwater for decades. “The lake has served as a retention facility, or a bucket, to receive storm water, but of course it’s not an unlimited water repository,” Parris said.
Parris also told council members that city stormwater flowing into the lake caused the problem.
“11 storm drains dump into Kingsley Lake; at the spillway that’s the only way drain water can come over, there is nothing supplied by the city to drain the water out of the lake, not one,” he said.
He added, “In the Georgia state constitution there are two sections addressing municipality stormwater, it combines stormwater and sewage collection, and disposal.”
City Manager Eric Linton says Kingsley Lake sits on private property and was created in the 1960s when developers dammed a creek to form a private lake.
“Kingsley lake first of all is not a natural lake. A developer dammed a creek to create a private lake for the private enjoyment of the homeowners surrounding it,” Linton said.
Linton says that makes repairs the responsibility of the homeowners’ association. “This is private property that the general public does not have access to, and the city of Dunwoody is not responsible for repairing this private property,” he said.
He added, “The city of Dunwoody does not control the lake, the dam, or the flume that is damaged.”
Linton also said, “There are certain properties in the city where recorded plats required DeKalb County to maintain stormwater infrastructure on private property. When the city was formed, the city assumed this responsibility from the county; Redfield is one of those particular properties, but Kingsley Lake and the Flume are not.”
The spillway runs over a sewer line maintained by DeKalb County.
More discussions are planned, and litigation remains a possibility as residents and city leaders continue to debate responsibility for repairs.
WSB Radio’s Graham Carroll contributed to this story.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — A dispute is growing in a Dunwoody neighborhood after residents say a collapsed spillway at Kingsley Lake is putting nearby structures and public infrastructure at risk. The City of Dunwoody, however, maintains the lake and spillway are private property and says it is not responsible for repairs.Neighbors packed Monday night’s city council meeting wearing orange work vests to symbolize the urgent need for accountability and repairs.Whitney Delaney, president of the Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club, say...
DUNWOODY, Ga. — A dispute is growing in a Dunwoody neighborhood after residents say a collapsed spillway at Kingsley Lake is putting nearby structures and public infrastructure at risk. The City of Dunwoody, however, maintains the lake and spillway are private property and says it is not responsible for repairs.
Neighbors packed Monday night’s city council meeting wearing orange work vests to symbolize the urgent need for accountability and repairs.
Whitney Delaney, president of the Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club, says emergency spillway gave way months ago and fears conditions are worsening.
“Every time I go down there, more cement has fallen, and more hillside is gone,” Delaney said.
Delaney said she was first notified in August that the spillway had collapsed and that city and county officials had already met to discuss it.
“When my vice president and I walked down there one day, we were like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is crazy,’” she added.
Patrick Kelly, president of the Kingsley Lake Association, said his biggest concern is the potential for a larger failure.
“My greatest fear is that we have a collapse of the dam itself,” Kelly said.
Residents say Kingsley Lake functions as part of the city’s stormwater system, even though KRSC does not control or use the lake. The lake’s emergency spillway, built on KRSC property, collapsed over an existing DeKalb County sewer line.
Neighbors say after each rain, red clay and broken concrete continue to fall which they fear could lead to ground instability, sewer damage, and even falling trees as the hillside erodes.
The City of Dunwoody defended its position in a statement:
“Kingsley Lake is not a natural lake. A developer dammed a creek to create a private lake for the private enjoyment of the homeowners surrounding it. Prior to cityhood, DeKalb County included the following language on the Kingsley Lake and the Kingsley Racquet & Swim Club property plats: DeKalb County is not liable or responsible for the extension of the cross drains shown on property or for erosion or flooding of storm drains.
“The City of Dunwoody does not control the lake, the dam, or the flume that is damaged. The City has not negligently constructed or maintained its drainage system in a way that damages the lake, the dam, or the flume. Historical photographs show that the flume has not been maintained, and as far back as 2010, photos show damage to the flume in the same area as the current damage. This is private property that the general public does not have access to, and the City of Dunwoody is not responsible for repairing this private property.
“The stormwater fee that is collected by the City is used to maintain and repair stormwater infrastructure for two primary reasons:
“There are certain properties in the City where the recorded plats required DeKalb County to maintain stormwater infrastructure on private property, because the property was in a special stormwater tax district. When the City was formed, the City assumed this responsibility from the County. Redfield is one of those particular properties, but Kinglsey Lake and the flume are not.
“The City meets all State regulations regarding stormwater management. Given the pending threat of litigation, the City will not comment further on this matter at this time.”
Despite the city’s stance, residents argue the spillway runs over the DeKalb County sewer line and connects to the city’s stormwater system, creating potential infrastructure risks.
“I thought that’s what city government was here for...to help its citizens, to help us come up with a solution,” Delaney said.
“I would just say let’s talk. Let’s come together and have a real conversation about how we can stabilize this area for the future of Dunwoody,” Kelly added.
The debate over responsibility continues as neighbors and city officials stand firm on their positions, and the future of the Kingsley Lake spillway remains uncertain.
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