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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.

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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Home Care Assistance – Personal Care

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

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Home Care Assistance – Meal Preparation

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

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Home Care Assistance – Medication Reminders & Management

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

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Home Care Assistance -Light Housekeeping

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

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Home Care Assistance – Laundry

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

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Home Care Assistance – Errands

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

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Home Care Assistance – Brain Games & Activities

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

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Home Care Assistance – Companionship & Social Interaction

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

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Home Care Assistance – Organization & Technology

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

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Articles, News - Senior Living

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

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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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15 Reasons Why You Should Become a Senior Caregiver Now

July 7, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Should Become a Senior Caregiver Now: Caring for seniors has never been more important as the population ages. The Census Bureau estimates that in less than 15 years, there will be more seniors over the age of 65 than children under 18, and there are currently more than 46 million seniors living in the US. With that trend comes a different phenomenon; more seniors are making informed decisions to live at home on their own. Rather than receive full-time medical care at an assisted living facility […]

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Summer Safety Tips for Elderly People in Home Care

June 25, 2021

Summer Safety Tips for Elderly People in Home Care: The summer months are once again upon us. And judging from the preceding spring, we’re in for some hot weather this year. But high temperatures and high humidity don’t mean older adults have to stay behind in their air-conditioned homes. Here are some summer safety tips for elderly people to help them stay cool and stay safe. Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe in the Summer Sun When most of today’s elderly folks were kids, we just didn’t know as much […]

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Father’s Day for Seniors in Home Care

June 17, 2021

Father’s Day for Seniors in Home Care: Father’s Day is once again here, and as elderly men who live at home know, it’s not a holiday we spend a lot of effort on. Part of it is the timing; by the third week of June, many families have packed the kids off to sleepaway camp, or to their grandparent’s house for a week or two. So by the time Dad is older, Father’s Day isn’t a big deal. Since Dad retired he doesn’t need neckties anymore, and now that he’s […]

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Men’s Health Week for Seniors in Home Care

June 17, 2021

Men’s Health Week for Seniors in Home Care: It’s a startling fact for seniors living at home that is treated as mundane: women in the US live an average of 5 years longer than men. While some of the reasons women live longer are biological. Others are preventable health conditions based on behaviors that can change. That’s why the Men’s Health Network established Men’s Health Week for the week of June 14th-20th. The week helps raise men’s health awareness. It also highlights the unique health challenges that men face, especially […]

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The Perks of Being an At-Home Caregiver for Seniors

June 9, 2021

The Perks of Being an At-Home Caregiver for Seniors: The decision to become an in-home caregiver is an important one. Maybe you’re starting out in your career, looking for a career change. On the other hand, maybe you’re looking to take care of an aging loved one. Regardless of your motivation, caring for seniors at home can be a great career choice. A recent survey found that 83% of caregivers reported that it was a positive experience. There are many reasons for this; from satisfaction that they are providing quality […]

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In-Home Caregivers’ Mental Health

June 3, 2021

Mental health and Caregivers: Taking care of a senior living at home, whether you’re a professional caregiver, the spouse of a senior, or caring for a loved one, can be hard on your mental health. Sometimes it’s an adult child who has to become a caregiver and provide caregiver services for someone who always took care of them; or a spouse who is accustomed to being equals having to take on the responsibilities of care. Certainly, this is especially true in elderly people with dementia or other cognitive impairment. Watching […]

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Applying for In-Home Services Through a Home Care Agency

June 3, 2021

Applying for In-Home Services Through a Home Care Agency: Seniors who are Illinois residents and need assistance with activities of daily living such as personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping can apply for a professional caregiver through a program administered by the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA). The Community Care Program (CCP Services) provides seniors who wish to stay in their homes with assistance. The IDoA established the program in 1979; and has helped thousands of seniors receive assistance. Keep in mind, home care assistance is different from home health, […]

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Home Care Services Covered by Medicaid

June 3, 2021

Home Care Services Covered by Medicaid: Elderly people who want to continue to live at home know that; as we age, certain things get more difficult. And we’re not just talking about keeping up with current music (who are all these teenagers and why are they always so sad?) Keeping your home clean, shopping for groceries, even personal care activities like bathing and dressing can get more difficult when we get older. Maybe your family lives too far away to provide help. Or they’re too busy with their jobs and […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month for Seniors in Home Care

May 18, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month: Seniors who live at home have, like many others, had an unusually difficult year with regard to their mental health. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn have left many feeling anxious, depressed or unusually stressed. The elderly are less likely to report mental health issues. Likely as a result of the negative stigma placed on mental health issues, especially over the past 40 years. Even so, nearly half of seniors reported that the pandemic had a negative effect on their mental […]

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May is National Asthma and Allergy Month

May 18, 2021

It’s May, meaning seniors who live at home are noticing trees and flowers blooming on their daily walks. That is, of course, unless they have allergies. In which case they can’t see much because their eyes are watering and they are too busy sneezing. That’s why May is the perfect time for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to sponsor Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. According to the AAFA, more than 65 million Americans are living with asthma or allergies; including seasonal allergies, food allergies and medication allergies. […]

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Mother’s Day for Seniors in Home Care

May 2, 2021

Mother’s Day for Seniors in Home Care: If it’s the second week in May, there’s one thing you can count on. Panicked children of elderly moms trying to figure out how to properly celebrate Mother’s Day. After all, you aren’t a kid anymore. And the handmade card and coupon for a free hug just isn’t going to cut it this year. And if your mom lives at home across town, breakfast in bed is probably out as well. So how best to celebrate Mother’s Day when your mom is a […]

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