I'll use my own personal family member as an example. There's a provider who comes in for four to six hours a day and does some basic cooking for him and provides basic medical treatment, and there is a nurse who comes in on a periodic basis. That falls right into the realm of Aid & Attendance, and it's targeted at allowing that veteran who needs a little bit of help at home in order to continue to live independently. That money will also be paid if the veteran needs to go into a full-care facility. Again, this is tied back to a needs basis. It has to do with a combination of what assets you have, your life expectancy, and any other income you have.
On May 9th, 2013. See this statement in context.