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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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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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Useful Tips for Aging Positively

January 20, 2022

We all struggle with managing a hectic schedule of career, family, and major life commitments throughout our adulthood. But after retirement, we have time to live our lives in a more relaxed way. Today we will discuss some useful tips for aging positively. Aging is natural, and accepting it can be not easy. As we age, we cannot do the things we could do in our younger days due to various factors. The natural process of aging has psychological impacts on us. What is Aging Positively? Positive aging is all […]

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Tips For Building A Strong Senior-Caregiver Relationship

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We all know how important our relationships are with those who care for and support us as we age. A strong relationship between seniors and their caregiver is necessary to ensure that they are not neglected. This would greatly impact both mental health and well-being in general! So here are some tips for building a strong senior-caregiver relationship.  Open Communication The relationship between a caregiver and their senior can be very intimate. It always involves physical challenges, but also emotional ones too! One of the first steps towards building this […]

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Guide to Managing Finance for Seniors

January 20, 2022

Golden years are all about enjoying retirement and spending quality time with your loved ones. After retirement, our life should be more about relaxing and enjoying life rather than worrying about mismanaged finances. Learn the basics of budgeting while enjoying life simultaneously! This article acts as a guide to managing finance for seniors As adults, we all have to manage our finances, but we need to be extra prepared in our senior years. Our priorities change and evolve, leading to change in our spending patterns. The more organized and sorted […]

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10 Ways to Say Thank You to Your Caregiver

January 13, 2022

Caregivers are an important part of society. The elderly in our family who need support are always cared for by professionals or family members. It is important to recognize and appreciate the people that care for elderly persons. We are sharing through this article 10 ways to say thank you to your caregiver. We often do not realize how important it is to acknowledge the selfless act of a caregiver. Hence we are dedicating this article to the unsung heroes called Caregivers. 1. Practicing gratitude or mindfulness Many studies connect […]

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Activities to Cope with Post-Holiday Blues for the Elderly

January 12, 2022

The holidays are officially over, and everyone is back from vacation. After having merry, bright, and happy holidays with the entire family, the elders are especially those who might feel low. We are sharing activities to cope with post-holiday blues for the elderly. What is post-holiday blues? When the holiday season is over, many of us might feel low and unhappy. Soon after the holidays, going back to the day-to-day routine can feel depressing and cause unwanted anxiety. It is undeniably more in people aged 65 or older as their […]

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 How To Care for Elderly Persons With Low Vision

January 12, 2022

“The eyes are the windows to the soul” is an expression that explains the importance of eyesight to connect with the world. Eye vision is important because it allows us to connect with our people, keeps us safe, and helps us maintain a healthy mind. As we age, our eyesight takes a hit due to multiple reasons. This article discusses how to care for elderly persons with low vision. With the youngest of the baby boomers hitting 65 by 2029, the number of people with visual impairment or blindness in […]

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Symptoms of Thyroid in Senior Citizens

January 7, 2022

Generally, older adults over age 60 might suffer from hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. The challenge arises as symptoms usually manifest in subtle ways in older patients and are difficult to diagnose. Hence we are discussing thyroid symptoms in senior citizens to avoid having medical complications due to thyroid. The function of Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control the way your body uses energy. The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods you eat to make […]

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Resolutions Elderly Can Make for the New Year 2022

January 3, 2022

Every year, people worldwide await eagerly for New Year’s Eve. Everyone is making New Year’s resolutions, hoping that the turn of the New Year will give them the drive they need to achieve their goals finally. Also not to forget that our loved elderly ones are looking to bring about positive changes in their life too. Hence we have put together doable resolutions the elderly can make for the New Year 2022. Revisit your last year’s resolutions Every year we make countless resolutions, all to be forgotten by a month. […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers 2022

January 3, 2022

The New Year marks new beginnings, an opportunity for many to start fresh and create a new chapter in their life. Resolutions are an important step for self-care and acknowledging the need for change to a happy life. So we want to begin this year by sharing  New Year’s Resolutions for our Caregivers for 2022. Especially being a caregiver, you often overlook the need for self-care. So we are sharing some doable New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers for 2022. Commitment is the key.  Your biggest strength as a caregiver is […]

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Holiday Care Tips for Coping with Caregiver Stress

December 17, 2021

Holiday Care tips for coping with caregiver stress The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration. However, it also presents many challenges to caregivers, such as unfamiliar routines, changes in schedule, and household dynamics. We have provided a few fun Holiday care tips for coping with caregiver stress. Caregiver burnout is something overlooked by many during the holiday season. Especially if you have a loved elder in your life who needs your constant attention and companionship, it can be stressful.  The need to balance the caregiver duty and […]

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Make your Aged Senior’s House Jolly, Bright, and Safe

December 13, 2021

The jolliest time of the year is here, and the atmosphere around is magical. Christmas holidays are the time to celebrate with gifts, food, merry decorations, laughter, and music. Decorating the house and making it season-ready is one of the biggest activities. We have thoughtfully put together a few tips on making your Aged Senior’s House Jolly, Bright, and Safe. Decorating the elderly one’s home, we should remember the number of safety tips to make the holiday season bright, merry, and safe for seniors. Clear the Clutter in the Pathways […]

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