Article Title: Bill would allow more veterans to age at home, rather than moving into nursing homes
Article Excerpt: "The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act would expand access to home and community-based services for aging vets. ...keeping them in their own homes instead of forcing them to go into assisted living.
An estimated 80% of the nation's 18 million military veterans will have some need for long-term services and supports in their lifetime, according to the Rand Corporation.
Many aging veterans would undoubtedly prefer to "age in place" at home rather than entering a nursing home for long-term care.
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The VA's stated goal is to honor veterans' preferences by allowing them to receive long-term care at home or in the least restrictive setting possible.
"The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act would help"
Reference Source: www.13newsnow.com
