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efforts acting as a veteran’s advocate, and is currently working with congressional representatives to rewrite legislation that will help allow veterans better access to entitlements and benefits. “My hope is that I can make a difference for someone else while paying honor to those who make the sacrifice and pay the price for our freedom,” she says. How to Apply for Aid & Attendance To see if you’re eligible and to learn how to apply for Veteran Aid & Attendance, visit VeteranAid.org. While you’re there, you can also connect with other veterans and families who are also filing to receive their benefits by checking out their forums. And for the latest news affecting senior veterans, head on over to their blog at VeteranAid.org/blog. We, at VeteranAid.org, understand how difficult it can be for families in search for senior and veteran care assistance for their loved ones. Our website offers detailed information on a veterans’ pension benefit called Aid and Attendance (A&A). If veterans require assisted living care in a community or at home, we give them the information they need to apply for the A&A benefit themselves, which can help them a great deal when looking for money for their care. You can find out more about the Aid and Attendance benefit and our mission here: www.veteranaid.org/about.php Renamed. Renewed. Renowned. MEET THE NEW 4343 N. Josey Ln., Carrollton, TX 75010 For a physician referral or for more information about our services, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/Carrollton. Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers, Baylor Health Care System, Scott & White Healthcare or Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2015 Baylor Scott & White Health BSWMCC_8_2015 CE 12.15 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MARCH/APRIL 2016 11