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Homecare Agency for Seniors – Homecare Powered by AUAF

The Premier Homecare Agency in Chicago

Homecare Powered by AUAF has served as a Chicagoland elderly homecare agency for over 25 years. We are structured to provide specific levels of senior care services for your loved. Our elderly in-home care service is an alternative to an assisted living facility or nursing home. This allows your loved one independence and the comfort of home.

Depending on your specific needs, a personal plan of care is created so you or your loved one can receive help a few hours a day. Our in-home caregivers are trained to provide one-on-one elderly care. Because we want our clients to continue to do the things they enjoy, while maintaining peace of mind, our home care aides hours are flexible and varied. Home care aides are available for elderly care services seven days a week, between 6am-8pm.

Homecare Assistance in Chicagoland

Our elderly care services come at no cost to you. Learn more about how we are funded. Our mission is to serve our Illinois community and meet each of your senior home care goals.

We have a dedication to the diverse communities that we serve. Our roots of service are based in the Coalition of the Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE). From our beginnings, Homecare Powered by AUAF and our senior care services sought to serve the diversity among our communities.

If you are unable to come to our office to learn more or sign up your parent or loved one for elderly care services, we can send a representative to you to get the initial process started. Give us a call at 773-274-9262.

Becoming a Caregiver for your Parent

If you find that you want to be the caregiver for your elderly parent or loved one, you can opt to do so. Should your loved one meet the criteria for home care services, and you meet the requirements and training by Home Care Powered by AUAF, you can provide the homecare for your elderly parent in their home. To learn more about how you can be the one to provide elderly homecare to your family member, neighbor, friend or loved one, be sure to look at our FAQ page.

Our home care services for seniors have no long-term contract. You are free to use them for as long or as little as you need.

Home Care Powered by AUAF is here to help you. Fill out a form or give us a call at 877-947-2685.

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In-home Caregiver Services in Lincolnwood, Illinois

Our caregivers are are dedicated to providing safe and caring home support services suited for your specific needs. Learn more about the different services offered by Home Care Powered by AUAF.
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Personal Care Assistance

In-home caregivers can assist with maintaining personal hygiene, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

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Meal Preparation Assistance

Caregivers can assist seniors in preparing and eating meals, as well as clean-up.

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Medication Reminders & Management

Caregivers are ready to assist seniors with medication reminders and management.

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Light Housekeeping Assistance

Caregivers provide light housekeeping assistance including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and more.

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Laundry Assistance

Caregivers can provide laundry care including sorting, washing, folding and ironing.

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Transportation & Errand Assistance

Caregivers can accompany clients during their outings, ensuring there is always someone there to assist when needed.

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Brain Games & Activities

Caregivers are at the ready with activities centered on stimulating the mind.

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Companionship & Social Interaction

Caregivers will provide the companionship seniors need, in the way they need it most.

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Organization & Technology Assistance

Caregivers can help with organization of bills and forms, and also with staying up-to-date with technology.

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Seniors Home Care Services

A Message from Our Program Manager

If your senior parent or family member is in need of proven, comprehensive elderly care in the Chicago area, you’ve come to the right place. At Home Care Powered by AUAF, we are proud to serve the elderly community of Illinois, distinguished by our commitment to our clients.

Finding the right caregiver for your loved one is never easy. Our experienced team here at Home Care Powered by AUAF will help you consider your options and make the right decision. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

Christian Icho, Community Care Program Manager

 

Articles, News - Senior Living

The Top Causes of Elderly Falls

February 12, 2019 Elderly Fall

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four adults aged 65+ falls each year. And, one in five of these falls causes a serious injury. With the added risk of frailer bones, these falls can cause horrific injuries in the elderly. This is why it’s important to understand certain risk factors that make falling more likely. Once you know these risk factors, you can understand the safety tips to avoid any injury.

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Training to be a Family Caregiver

February 5, 2019 granddaughter working as a nurse and taking care of her disabled grandma

You will be walked through the process of training from beginning to end by our licensed and insured agency. Hence, opting to become a caregiver through an established agency, like Homecare Powered by AUAF, provides you with the backbone of what you need to begin reputable service.

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Flu Danger and the Elderly

January 23, 2019 Flu Danger and the Elderly, Flue Shots

We have all caught the flu at some point in our lives. But, as we get older it can be vital to take precaution against it. Consequently, as we enter our senior years, our immune systems can’t fight infection as efficiently. Therefore, this is why it is important to keep up with our health and nutrition as we age.

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Understanding Technology Use and the Elderly

January 14, 2019 Understanding Technology Use and the Elderly

With the growing digital age, the number of elderly people using new technology has significantly increased. According to Pew Research, 6 in 10 seniors, or about 59% now go online. Consequently, there are many ways in which seniors lives are being enriched through increased technology use.

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Dementia and In Home Caregivers

January 9, 2019 Dementia and In Home Caregivers

What we at Homecare Powered by AUAF can do is provide non-medical in-home care. And what this can do, is provide support to a loved one that may be in the early stages of dementia. Dementia is marked by mental decline. Because of this, the wide variety in support that in home caregivers can provide, can take a lot of the stress and anxiety out of those beginning to suffer with dementia.

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Home Care Assistance Pay Rate and Caregivers

December 27, 2018 Home Care Assistance Pay Rate and Caregivers

The question of how much home care providers make can be an important consideration in becoming a home care aide. It can be an important question in the case of deciding on whether to become a home care aide for a loved one. Deciding to become a home care aide, or becoming a home care aide specifically for your loved one can be daunting. For a loved one, it can mean deciding to give up your time and potentially making a drastic change from what you currently do.

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Why Elderly Care Can Be So Important

December 18, 2018 Why-Elderly-Care-Can-Be-So-Important

Taking the steps necessary to provide your loved one with what they need to age sets them up for ease in their older years. This can be in a variety of ways. This can include taking time to make sure they are doing the things they enjoy in life, that they are still focusing on their mental health, or even talking to them about adding an in-home care aide to their daily or weekly routine.

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Holiday Crafts With Chicago Home Care Services

December 12, 2018 Holiday Crafts With Chicago Home Care Services

A perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your senior loved one is with crafting. With the streets of the Chicagoland area being decorated for the holidays, it’s a great time for your senior loved one to partake in the decorations.

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Positives of Growing Older with a Chicago Homecare Agency

December 4, 2018 Positives of Growing Older with a Chicago Homecare Agency

Growing and transitioning into your older years can become some of the best days of your life. As you or your loved one transitions into a new stage of life, there are many positive changes to look forward to.

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Home Care Assistance and Nutrition

November 27, 2018 Home Care Assistance and Nutrition

There are many specifications when it comes to healthy aging. Taking care of both the physical and mental aspects of our bodies are requirements. One very important aspect in our physical care, is our nutrition.
A key to nutrition is making sure you are getting enough fruits and vegetables. Certain studies show that fruits and vegetables that are “in season” are packed full of more nutrients.

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How Home Care Can Assist With Alzheimer’s Disease

November 23, 2018 How Home Care Can Assist With Alzheimer’s Disease

Chicago homecare agencies such as Home Care by AUAF are there to assist with the unexpected. Behavioral shifts may need the attention of one of our caregivers here. Also, it’s important to note that these shifts could be signs that a senior is experiencing symptoms that may escalate. Alzheimer’s affects approximately 1 in every 2 families in the U.S.

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What a Chicago Home Care Aide Can Change for Your Loved One in the Winter

November 19, 2018 How a Chicago Home Care Agency Can Prepare Your Senior Loved One for the Winter

As a Chicago home care agency, we strive to go above and beyond. We recognize the added stress of home care in Chicago. This recognition pushes us to present suitable activities to your loved one. Furthermore, it pushes us to find the caregivers that are ready to participate in these activities while maintaining the rest of your loved ones basic in-home care needs.

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Benefits Of Mental Activity For Seniors

November 14, 2018 Benefits Of Mental Activity For Your Loved One

While receiving assistance from a homecare agency in Chicago, there are a variety of needs that can be met. One of the positive factors surrounding home care from our agency includes the regularity of mental activities provided by our caregivers. As we age, our resilient, dynamic brains are still constantly growing with new neurons forming. Those neurons form as a result from a variety of mental activities, both new and familiar.

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Homecare Powered by AUAF Rooted in Meeting the Needs of the Elderly Community

November 13, 2018 Homecare Powered by AUAF Rooted in Meeting the Needs of the Elderly Community

Homecare Powered by AUAF started as a result of the Coalition of Limited Speaking Elderly. This means that our very beginnings in elder care were sparked by an intent to meet the needs of underrepresented communities. Our beginnings rest in the idea that we can serve communities through elder care at home. Our in-home care aides receive training with the base goals of the CLESE in mind. The wide array of languages that we can provide homecare aides meet these goals. This includes English, Assyrian, Arabic, Russian, Persian, and Armenian.

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How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member in Illinois

November 9, 2018 How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member in Illinois

When a parent or loved one begins to get older, common questions arise, “can a family member be a paid caregiver for that loved one?”. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Many things need to be taken into account. Becoming a homecare aide for a loved one requires time, dedication, and patience.

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What Homecare Assistance in Chicago Can Mean for You

November 2, 2018 What Homecare Assistance in Chicago Can Mean for You

Deciding to opt into receiving care from a caregiver agency in Chicago can mean many new things for your senior life. There are a variety of activities for seniors to do as they grow older. Hence the addition of homecare assistance frees up time and energy for you or your loved on to do the things they want to do as they grow older. The Chicagoland area has drastically changing the weather and can take potential tolls on the elderly.

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The Cost of In-Home Senior Care Services

October 25, 2018 The Cost of In-Home Senior Care Services

In general, in-home care can be paid for in a variety of ways. At HomeCare Powered by AUAF, our home care aides are provided to you at no cost. This is because the senior services received are covered by Medicaid or your insurance provider. Please ask your insurance provider more about details regarding home care services.

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The Differences Between In-Home Care and Home Health Care

October 17, 2018 “The Differences Between In-Home Care and Home Health Care” (Edit)

There are a wide array of homecare services available for your loved one. We at Homecare Powered by AUAF provide in-home care services. This means that we provide help with a wide variety of tasks including things like laundry, meal preparation assistance, medication reminders, transportation assistance, and even social and companionship interaction.

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Benefits of Having a Caregiver

April 27, 2018 Elderly care | senior care | caring for elderly parents and loved ones

The benefits of having a caregiver for elderly parents and loved ones are undeniable. Senior care doesn’t need to be a burden on anyone. A home care agency can offer the solutions you need, at the time you need them most.

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What is Home Care?

April 20, 2018 home care agency for senior care

A home care agency can provide the senior care assistance you need to live independently. Find out if home care is the right choice for your elder care needs.

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