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Homecare Agency for Seniors – Home Care Powered by AUAF

The Premier Home Care Services Provider in Chicago

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

Depending on your specific needs, a personal plan of at-home 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 customized, 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 providers are available for elderly in-home care services seven days a week, between 6am-10pm.

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In-Home Caregiver Agency 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 needs.

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, Home Care 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 in-home 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 senior home care services for your loved one. To learn more about how you can become a paid caregiver for 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 773.274.9262.

COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire

The care we provide to our vulnerable seniors is so important, and in order to ensure they continue to receive in-home services during the COVID-19 precautions, we are providing additional guidance for staff members who are conducting assessments or providing services in a home setting. To protect vulnerable seniors and their caregivers, beginning April 29, 2020, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) is requiring staff to ask the questions found in the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire prior to a face-to-face visit. The screening tool should be used for the following:

  • To screen staff at least 24 hours before any face-to-face contact with an older/vulnerable adult.
  • To screen the older/vulnerable adult at least 24 hours before any face-to-face contact.

 

Click on the link for the full questionnaire: COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire UPDATED: April 29, 2020

 

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In-home Caregiver Services

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

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

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Meal Preparation

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

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

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Laundry

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

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Errands

Caregivers can run errands for clients such as grocery shopping or picking up medications.

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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

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

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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.

 

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What is Dementia Care?

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Benefits of Developing a New Hobby as a Senior

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Having a hobby has been shown to improve one’s mood and even cognitive skills in adults of any age. For seniors, however, it is especially important. With so much additional free time on their hands, it’s easy to feel aimless as they float through life. Hobbies return a sense of purpose to one’s life, whether it’s as simple as reading for a book club or as complex as woodworking. The benefits of developing a new hobby as a senior extend far past that, however. Hobbies are great for stress relief […]

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How Can In-Home Care Workers Help Seniors with Meal Preparation?

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Is Being a Caregiver a Fulfilling Career?

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You’re looking for a new career, but you aren’t sure where to start. You don’t want to fall into the same job that you previously worked in simply because it’s what you know. You want a career that will genuinely make a difference in the lives of others, one that will look different every day. If this sounds like you, have you ever wondered: is being a caregiver a fulfilling career? For many people, it is. Acting as an in-home caregiver for seniors puts you in a career where your […]

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Fun Things for Seniors in Chicago this Month

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Summer in the city of Chicago is like no other. The city comes to life with street festivals, live music, and other free events in a way it doesn’t any other season. And while the official start of fall isn’t until the end of September, many see August as the last great month for summer fun in the city of Chicago. Take advantage of the warm weather with these fun things for seniors in Chicago this month. While these events aren’t necessarily designed for seniors, they should be accessible and […]

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Why Seniors Should Keep Up with Eye Exams

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August is National Eye Exam Month! While most people are on top of their doctor’s or dentist appointments, eye doctor appointments often fall to the wayside. Why visit the optometrist when it doesn’t seem like your prescription has changed? Why seniors should keep up with eye exams is about more than changing the lens of your glasses or offering you contacts. Regular screenings are crucial to detecting potential health problems before they become too serious. Some conditions are easily curable, while others are only treatable. Catching symptoms early is the […]

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Becoming a Caregiver for the First Time

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New Things to Try During Retirement

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After years of building a career and raising children, it’s finally time to retire. The last day at work is a little bittersweet as you shake hands with your co-workers and employers, but you’re excited for what’s to come. Once you’re finally free, you find yourself in a honeymoon phase not dissimilar to a recent marriage. For many, it’s the prospect of planned travels. For others, it’s the ability to finally just rest. But once that phase ends, many seniors begin to feel aimless or even lonely, and they begin […]

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The Importance of Keeping a Senior Organized

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It’s all too easy to accumulate clutter. Even over the course of the week, we compile mail, little trinkets, and receipts that end up shoved in a drawer or a basket. Those weeks accumulate, and we end up with a pile of litter that serves no use other than to take up space. As one ages, keeping organized becomes equally more important and more difficult to do. Weeks of clutter can turn into years. Attempting to manage that when one’s physical and mental health is on the decline becomes an […]

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How Can In-Home Care Workers Help Seniors with Personal Care?

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As we get older, tasks that were once simple grow to be laborious. The same goes for personal care. It’s more difficult to reach up and wash one’s hair than it once was. Stepping out of the shower or tub can be a challenge not only due to stiff joints but due to a fear of a slip and fall. Dressing is a similar danger, as one misstep can result in a nasty tumble. As a result, many begin to wonder: how can in-home care workers help seniors with personal […]

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