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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 one. 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 773.274.9262.

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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

 

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Staying Busy at Home During the Coronavirus

March 31, 2020

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Elderly Precautions During the Coronavirus

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If you are an elderly individual or care for one you may be worried about the outbreak of covid-19. It’s necessary to take action to prevent the spread of the disease following guidelines set in place by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the CDC, the virus is spread from person-to-person. This is why it’s vital to wash your hands often and avoid touching your face, nose or ears especially after being in high contact locations. The CDC website lists […]

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Navigating the Anxiety Around Infectious Disease

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How Caregiving Impacts Your Life

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Not everyone begins caregiving by knowing the impact it will have on their lives. But time and time again experienced caregivers rave about the ways that caregiving has positively impacted their lives. Caregiving impacts your life in ways that you won’t be able to understand until you have experienced it. Whether you are planning on caring for a loved one or someone else, the experience will provide you with insight and knowledge that you didn’t anticipate. Caregiving isn’t just about all the formal tasks of helping people, it’s about connecting […]

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The Right Kind of Help for Seniors Living Alone

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Deciding on the right type of care for your loved one will depend on several different factors, including: the level of care they need, their receptiveness to the care that you recommend, and what works best for everyone in your family. Some people opt for assisted living facilities, while others opt for in-home care. The difference will mainly depend on the level of care your parent requires. For the majority of  seniors seeking help living alone, in-home care serves as the best option for long-term care. Keeping Seniors in Their […]

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Caring for a Parent with Dementia at Home

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Dementia care is a reality for many people that care for their aging parents. As people are living longer, dementia is becoming more and more common among the aging population, with 7.7 million new cases being diagnosed each year. When it comes to proper care for dementia, it’s necessary to understand what exactly dementia is. After you have understood what it is you can learn the best method for caring for a parent with dementia at home. What is Dementia? Dementia is an overarching term for the symptoms associated with […]

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The Importance of Companionship for Elderly

February 18, 2020

Homecare Powered by AUAF specializes in senior care for your loved ones. That care recognizes the importance of companionship for the elderly. The main goals of companion care include social and emotional support. But, that doesn’t mean that’s all elderly companion caregivers provide. For example, there can be a range of tasks that elderly care companions provide. This includes light housekeeping, medication reminders, aiding in grooming and bathing, and more. Some of the most important effects that companion care can have on the elderly is clear in new research by […]

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Caregiving While Working: Homecare Powered by AUAF Can Help

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Millions of Americans assume the role of a caregiver for a family member or parent (Stepler, 2015) every year. More than half of these people try to juggle having a career along with being a caregiver (Public Policy Institute, 2015). The difficulty in caregiving while working is managing to meet the goals you may have with both work and caregiving. After a certain amount of time trying to manage time between both you might find that you are unable to keep up with the demands adequately. Managing your time between […]

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Homecare Powered by AUAF: Our Staff and Caregivers

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There’s a lot that goes on within a home care agency. That’s not an exception at Homecare Powered by AUAF. On a day to day basis we have hundreds of staff working to make sure you are experiencing the best when it comes to in home caregivers for seniors. Different Roles and Responsibilities for In Home Caregivers Our field supervisors are the individuals who call and visit our clients. They visit the clients quarterly to check on their general well being. This includes checking on the condition of the home […]

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How HomeCare Powered by AUAF is Different

January 28, 2020 Homecare AUAF

There are many reasons why our services at Homecare Powered by AUAF are different. That begins with how we train and compensate our workers. We compensate our caregivers at a rate above the national average. Thus we make sure that we attract quality and that we reward it as well. We Pay for Your Training From the beginning we invest in our workers. This means we pay for your training when you are to become one of our caregivers. That takes the pressure off of having to have people find […]

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Homecare Powered by AUAF: Our Beginnings and Services In-Home Care

January 21, 2020 in-home care services for seniors

For over 25 year Homecare Powered by AUAF has served our communities through in-home care services for seniors. As in-home care services for seniors becomes even more important, we have stayed providing steady and quality home care services. What are In-Home Care Services for Seniors? Home care, also known as in-home care, is supportive assistance. Though the difference from other care is that it is provided in the comfort of your own home. If you’re a senior at risk of going to an assisted living facility or nursing home, you […]

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Isolation and Dementia: Knowing The Harm

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Many caregivers take care of individuals with dementia. Thus, whether you are a family caregiver or otherwise, it’s necessary to be aware that isolation can be affecting those that you care for. Isolation  harms individuals in many different ways. But, for those with dementia the harmful effects can be even more impactful. According to some studies, there will be an estimated 150 million people affected by dementia. Hence, with this rise in the amount of individuals expected to face dementia, it’s imperative to make sure that risk factors that lead […]

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