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 Chinatown, 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 Chinatown, 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.
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.
A lively community street event will return to San Francisco’s Chinatown on Saturday, March 21, offering a mix of arts, culture, and social activities designed for people of all ages.Hosted on Commercial Street (between Kearny and Montgomery), the Commercial Break Marketplace will transform the block into a vibrant pop-up market and community gathering space from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.This month’s event will feature a special Arts & Crafts Da...
A lively community street event will return to San Francisco’s Chinatown on Saturday, March 21, offering a mix of arts, culture, and social activities designed for people of all ages.
Hosted on Commercial Street (between Kearny and Montgomery), the Commercial Break Marketplace will transform the block into a vibrant pop-up market and community gathering space from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
This month’s event will feature a special Arts & Crafts Day, highlighting local artists and makers. Visitors can explore arts and crafts vendors, enjoy a live caricature artist, participate in a free canvas painting workshop, and visit a kids arts & crafts zone where families can create and play together.
Additional activities throughout the afternoon include street music performances, pop-up food and drink vendors, and a free feng shui consultation table.
The event will also include Round 2 of a Chinatown Singles Social from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., following a Valentine’s Day event that attracted nearly 100 participants. The singles social is designed as a relaxed, interactive activity where participants meet through games and conversations.
Organizers say the goal of the event is to create a welcoming public space where singles, families, friends, and visitors alike can gather, explore local businesses, and enjoy a lively afternoon in Chinatown.
Commercial Break Marketplace is part of a community street activation project supported by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), and Self-Help for the Elderly.
While the street market and arts activities are open to the public, registration is required for the singles social portion of the event.
More information and registration details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt4h8c_UwiiO_yQh1VC6zUh9zDSiQz-4joZyTiY1i16QrYbw/viewform
Nine years after it was removed, Edmonton’s Chinatown community will get a new gate, replacing the Harbin Gate that was dismantled to make way for the construction of the Valley Line LRT.The new gate will sit on 97th Street, between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue. Construction will begin on March 9 and should be completed next year.The City of Edmonton has budgeted $8.7 million for the project.The removal of the Harbin Gate was disappointing for many in the Chinatown community, said Joanna Wong, a director with the ...
Nine years after it was removed, Edmonton’s Chinatown community will get a new gate, replacing the Harbin Gate that was dismantled to make way for the construction of the Valley Line LRT.
The new gate will sit on 97th Street, between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue. Construction will begin on March 9 and should be completed next year.
The City of Edmonton has budgeted $8.7 million for the project.
The removal of the Harbin Gate was disappointing for many in the Chinatown community, said Joanna Wong, a director with the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society of Edmonton in an interview with Edmonton AM on March 3.
“The gate itself is really more than just an entrance and decorative piece,” Wong said.
“It represents a Chinese community that has helped build and shaped Edmonton, and also means that Chinatown matters — not just in the past but going forward in the future.”
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The original gate opened in 1987 to commemorate the twinning of Edmonton with the City of Harbin in China as a representation of the friendship and cultural exchange between the two cities.
Since the gate’s dismantling in 2017, there have been several delays in efforts to build a new one.
In 2023, the city initially approved $6 million to design and build the new gate. But, global supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recent tariffs on steel products, meant that the city had to scale back the design for budget constraints.
During the design phase, many members of the Chinatown community flagged concerns over proposed materials.
Ward O-day’min Coun. Anne Stevenson told CBC that in 2024, council proposed a shift away from using clay materials in order to “rein in costs as much as possible.”
“That was really flagged as a concern by the community,” Stevenson said. “They wanted to see … inclusion of those materials.”
According to Stevenson, new designs mean that the Chinatown Gate will primarily be made of polystyrene, a synthetic polymer material used in other buildings around the city.
“They've shown to have really great longevity in our climate and they have the added advantage of being quite a bit lighter than the clay tiles, which provides a reduction in the amount of structural steel that has to be included.”
Traditional clay tiles will also be used on the gate. The city has found a supplier that provides a 75-year warranty, said Stevenson, allowing Edmonton to mitigate safety risks associated with clay tiles seen in other cities.
Clay tiles are more fragile than other materials, particularly in colder climates, where they can fall or break, putting the longevity of the gate at risk.
Even with the inclusion of clay, Wong said some members of the Chinatown community are still concerned.
“We have still yet to see and touch and feel the actual materials that they're proposing on the gate,” Wong said. “So we want to make sure that material aligns with cultural integrity [and] identity.”
As construction begins on the new gate, Stevenson still has questions about what will happen to the original gate, which remains in a city storage yard in north Edmonton.
“Every time I take the train past Coliseum Station, it's sad to see the original gate so forlorn in the service yard,” she said.
Work is ongoing to determine where Harbin Gate will go, Stevenson said.
Wong said there is an opportunity to reuse some of the materials — such as structural panels on the bottom of the gate — in the construction of the new one.
“I think it's very important to preserve a little bit of the history that’s there of the friendship of Harbin.”
In a Thursday statement to CBC News, the city said some elements of the Harbin Gate will be used on the new gate, including the plaque and bell.
“The new gate design balances cultural significance and architectural tradition with modern materials and durability, incorporating both refurbished elements from the original gate and innovative features to ensure long-term performance in Edmonton’s cold climate.”
Katie Teeling is a reporter with CBC News in Edmonton. She can be reached at [email protected].
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