The VA offers a number of support programs for Veterans that may benefit an Alzheimer's patient. In particular, Aid & Attendance may be used to help the veteran or surviving spouse, in the home, assisted living, or nursing home.

Discussion Forum -- Applying for VA Aid & Attendance Benefit
This is a discussion forum on applying for the Veterans benefit "Aid & Attendance". Aid & Attendance is a "pension benefit" and does not require service-related injuries to qualify. It provides mo
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Surviving spouses of veterans who died of Lou Gehrig's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
On Sept 23, 2008, Lou Gehrig's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was made a presumptive condition for all veterans who served in our armed forces for at least 90 consecutive days. This me
Surviving spouses of veterans who died of Lou Gehrig's disease, amyotrophic...
VA Health Care
Overview VA provides a Medical Benefits Package to all enrolled Veterans. This comprehensive plan provides a full range of preventive outpatient and inpatient services within VA health care system.
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Veterans' Administration Special Pension: Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit
The Veterans' Administration offers a Special Pension with Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit that is largely unknown. This Special Pension (part of the VA Improved Pension program) allows for Veterans
Veterans' Administration Special Pension: Aid and Attendance (A&A) ben...