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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 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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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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Transportation & Errand Assistance

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

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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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American Heart Month: How Can Seniors in Home Care Stay Healthy?

February 25, 2021

American Heart Month: How Can Seniors in Home Care Stay Healthy? The National Institute for Health (NIH) has declared February to be American Heart Month. Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the United States, causing over 650,000 deaths every year. Those caring for seniors at home should know that those over 65 are at an increased risk of heart disease.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 800,000 heart attacks occur each year, and 1 in 5 of those are “silent heart attacks” meaning […]

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How to Set Up Home Care Services for Your Elderly Parents

February 21, 2021

Having elderly parents who live in their home and need assistance can be challenging. Whether you live on the other side of the country or the other side of the street. You may want to help provide care, just like the estimated 41.8 million Americans cited in a recent report do. But that’s not always practical. You have a job and a family of your own. Or you live too far away to reasonably be able to provide care for an elderly parent. Home care services may provide the answer, […]

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COVID-19 Vaccines: What Seniors in Home Care Need to Know

February 21, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccines: What Seniors in Home Care Need to Know After nearly a year of mostly bad news, especially for seniors; there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are multiple safe and effective vaccines against the virus that are starting to become available to high-risk general public. Including seniors who live at home. What Are These Covid-19 Vaccines, and Are They Safe for Seniors in At Home Care? There are two covid-19 vaccines approved for elderly people by […]

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5 Signs Your Elderly Parents Need a Caregiver

February 18, 2021

Do Your Elderly Parents Need a Caregiver?  Visiting your elderly parents living at home can be a mixed bag emotionally. For those who had a good relationship with their parents growing up; it can be difficult to see them deteriorate physically, mentally and cognitively. You don’t want to admit that the people who raised you and on whom you’ve depended your whole life won’t be there forever. It can be even more troubling for those with a more complicated relationship with their parents. Whether you visit your aging parents frequently […]

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Are Home Care Services Right For Me?

February 2, 2021

Home Care Services: The National Institute on Aging calls it “Aging in Place.” You’d prefer to stay in your own home as you get older, but it’s not that simple. It’s not easy to admit that as you age, you start to have more and more difficulty with everyday tasks. Even if you’re generally healthy, the aging process can rob you of the strength and energy to do things like; cleaning, organizing, and even personal care. You don’t want to be a burden to your family. And you’re certainly not […]

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Caring for Elderly with Hearing Loss

February 2, 2021

Caring for Elderly with Hearing Loss It is estimated that 25% of seniors aged 65-74 have significant hearing loss, and that number rises to 50% among seniors 75 and older. That means there are millions of elderly people with some form of significant hearing loss. Which presents special challenges to those seniors who wish to live at home and not in a nursing home or assisted living facility. For many, having home care assistance is a way for them to stay in their homes while receiving the care they need. […]

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COVID-19: Communicating with Seniors With Hearing Loss

February 2, 2021

Early in the global COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins University noticed that many seniors with hearing loss, including those who were receiving at-home care, were having increased difficulty communicating. Due to masking requirements and physical distancing; medical professionals, in-home care aides and family members were having difficulty communicating with elderly relatives with hearing loss. Wearing a mask makes it impossible to read lips. And maintaining six feet of distance makes reading sign language more difficult. In a Letter to the Editor of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Dr. Nicholas […]

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Taking Charge of In-Home Care for an Elderly Relative

January 20, 2021

Taking Charge of In-Home Care for an Elderly Relative: You’ve made the difficult decision to act as a caregiver to an elderly parent. One of the things you might find difficult is the role reversal. For much of your life, they’ve been in charge. They were the ones telling you to clean your room, brush your teeth, and what you were having for dinner. Now you’re in charge of their care, and the authority dynamic has shifted. Or has it? “Mom makes it clear that she still runs the show, […]

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Tips for Convincing Elderly Parents They Need Home Care Help

January 20, 2021

Tips for Convincing Elderly Parents They Need Home Care Help: It’s common for people with elderly relatives who need home help to experience frustration. Seniors living in their own homes can be resistant to receiving home help, or even to admitting they need help. They may deny they need help even as the dirty clothes pile up, the bills don’t get paid on time; and they miss scheduled doctor’s appointments. A recent study estimated that 45% of older adults who need in-home care services do not receive them. Older adults, […]

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Scam Alert for Seniors: The COVID-19 Vaccine

January 13, 2021

Senior citizens living at home are one of the highest risk groups for COVID-19. And among those who are at the highest risk of death or serious illness from the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the elderly, both those in community living situations and those receiving in-home care, be among the first to receive one of the new vaccines for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. However, some states are choosing slightly different criteria for who receives the vaccine first. As of this […]

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5 Tips for New Elderly Caregivers

December 30, 2020

Becoming a caregiver for an elderly loved one can be a rewarding and challenging experience. It can also be stressful, leading to negative consequences like burnout. AARP estimates that nearly 53 million people provide some form of care to a loved one. Many seniors are cared for by a paid in-home caregiver through a home care agency. The needs of elderly people living at home can vary, from a little light housekeeping to more involved daily personal care routines such as bathing and dressing. Here are 5 tips for new […]

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Caring for a Visually Impaired Senior

December 30, 2020

Caring for a Visually Impaired Senior: Many seniors who receive home care assistance suffer from some degree of visual impairment. A 2013 study estimated that nearly one in 12 seniors suffer from some form of visual impairment that cannot be corrected by refractive correction (i.e., glasses, contacts or laser procedures). However, it should be noted that there are many elderly people who suffer vision loss could be aided by refractive correction; but who have not been properly diagnosed. Some of the most common causes of visual impairment include:  Diabetic retinopathy […]

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Home Care Powered by AUAF is located in Lincolnwood, IL and serves clients throughout northern Illinois including:   Albany Park, Chicago   •   Arlington Heights   •   Barrington   •   Bloomingdale   •   Evanston   •   Hoffman Estates   •   Irving Park, Chicago   •   Lincolnwood   •   Morton Grove   •   Mount Prospect   •   Niles   •   Palatine   •   Rogers Park, Chicago   •   Roselle   •   Schaumburg   •   Skokie   •   South Barrington   •   Streamwood   •   Uptown, Chicago   •   West Ridge, Chicago.

 
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