Jennifer wrote: " He is a four year veteran of the navy also. I was wondering if anyone had any information about homes where GOOD care is given and is affordable. Also are there any benefits that my uncle would get from being a veteran as far as being placed in a home." I don't know much about it, but there definitely are veterans's benefits. I think primarily at VA nursing homes, but also for home care attendants. I keep meaning to look into this myself, as my mother (and my deceased father) were both in the Navy as well. I got an inexpensive book on veterans benefits from a government book store (probably one in most big cities), and my aunt keeps telling me to call the VFW and other non-government veterans organizations - she says they're helpful. let us know what you find. emily ([log in to unmask]) for mom/Ruth 76/dx 6 months nyc