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VA Aid and Attendance Program

VA Aid and Attendance Program

Let’s talk about the VA Aid and Attendance Program. Veterans and their families aren’t always aware of what benefits the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers them. It’s worth researching to know what benefits your family has earned by serving our country. Even better—let us do the research, explain it, and help you apply…

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VA Respite Program for Caregivers

VA Respite Program for Caregivers

If you are the primary caregiver for a veteran receiving in-home care, you know it takes time and energy. It’s easy to focus so much on your loved one that you put their well-being ahead of yours. But burnout for caregivers is common if you don’t devote time to your own care. On an airplane,…

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Home Safety for Seniors

Home Safety for Seniors

Having our loved ones who are seniors age in place with home safety is a gift. We can surround them with familiar sights, sounds, people, and routines. And you get the peace of mind of knowing they’re where they want to be. Part of keeping your senior home means keeping them safe and free from…

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Veterans and Dementia- How Homecare Helps

Veterans and Dementia: How Homecare Helps

A person’s risk of dementia increases with the natural aging process in the brain. Suppose a person has endured trauma or injury to their brain throughout their lifetime. In that case, they might be more likely to develop dementia since the brain has been affected negatively. Statistics show that veterans have higher rates of dementia…

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4 Steps to Quality Homecare for Peace of Mind

4 Steps to Quality Homecare for Peace of Mind

Deciding to entrust your loved one to quality homecare to manage their health and daily living is a big step. We know how daunting and overwhelming that can be because we have faced that challenge with our loved ones. We were less than impressed with the homecare options, so we created Housen Homecare as a…

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In-Home Care Cost vs. Nursing Home Care Cost

In-Home Care Cost vs. Nursing Home Care Cost

  Let’s look at the cost comparison between In-home care vs. nursing home care. Most of us have been to a nursing home to visit a loved one. It’s okay to admit that in the back of our minds, we secretly hope we don’t end up living in one. Have you felt this? The reality…

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Leader in Experience Award

Housen Homecare Receives 2023 Best of Home Care®- Leader in Experience Award

Laurel, MD – Housen Homecare announced today that it received three distinguished awards from HCP, the leading firm in experience management for home care. The Leader in Experience Award The Leader in Experience Award is the highest recognition awarded by HCP. It is given to select home care businesses that consistently rank among the very…

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5 Benefits of Home-Based Primary Care

5 Benefits of Home-Based Primary Care

There’s nothing like being at home, surrounded by familiar scents, sounds, and people. According to a recent AARP study, nearly 80% of people aged 50 and older report they want to remain in their homes if they need ongoing assistance. This is not surprising, and this desire to be at home has earned the title…

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Why Senior Veteran Care is Different

Why Senior Veteran Care is Different

When it comes to senior veteran care, every person is different. Homecare is not a cookie-cutter business—caretakers should personalize it based on the person’s unique needs, personality, and experiences. At Housen Homecare, we go to great lengths to ensure your we treat your loved one and celebrate them for the individual they are. Homecare for…

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Housen Home Care Alzheimers

Caring for Veterans with Dementia

Housen Homecare cares for people with dementia— and it is our honor to care for veterans with dementia who have served our country. We know watching a loved one struggle with dementia can be overwhelming. Each day brings highs and lows and unexpected new behaviors. It is understandable to wish you had help in your…

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