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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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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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Seniors and the Flu Vaccine: What you Need to Know

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Many people in elderly care services wonder whether or not they should get the annual flu vaccine. Some people fear side effects from the vaccine, while others are concerned about the efficacy of the vaccine itself. These concerns are understandable, but the CDC recommends that everyone who is able to get the flu vaccine should do so as soon as possible. Usually by the end of October. This is especially true for seniors, as they represent the group most responsible for hospitalizations and deaths from the flu. The flu vaccine […]

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Seniors and the Flu: What You Need to Know

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Seasonal influenza is an extremely common condition, especially in senior care. Estimates range from 10 to 35 million people will develop symptomatic influenza every year. The CDC estimates that most years between 12,000 and 60,000 deaths occur because of the flu. And complications from the flu. While this year’s flu season is expected to be more mild than usual; it is more important than ever to prevent the spread of flu as much as possible given the strain COVID-19 is having on our health care system. Having a senior care […]

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9 Gift Ideas for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2020

Does your elderly loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? Whether they are living at home alone, or receiving in-home care, it can be difficult to know what gifts are appropriate for someone with Alzheimer’s. While everyone who suffers from the disease is different; there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a gift. Some Alzheimer’s patients suffer from severe memory loss, while others may exhibit less cognitive decline. Choosing a gift that meets their specific needs is important. That’s why we gathered 9 gift ideas for Seniors […]

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Best Holiday Gifts for Elderly Loved Ones

December 21, 2020

Looking for last minute gift suggestions for your elderly loved ones? Elderly relatives can be difficult to buy for. Many don’t want or need the latest iPhone, and they can be difficult to shop for. We’ve compiled a list of the best holiday gifts for your elderly loved ones. These gifts will help them continue to live independently. (Unless, of course, they want the latest iPhone. Then get them an iPhone!) Elderly Care Mobility Gifts If your elderly loved one wants to continue living at home, but has mobility issues; […]

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How to Become a Paid Caregiver in Illinois

December 14, 2020

Are you taking care of an elderly loved one in their home? Do you do occasional chores like laundry, light housekeeping and meal preparation for them? If so, you are one of more than 34 million people who provide unpaid elderly care services, according to AARP. With an aging population, that number is only going to rise in coming years. Placing more stress on family members helping seniors living at home. Given the nature of care provided, many in-home caregivers report stress, changes in their physical health, and lost wages […]

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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout in Elderly Care

December 14, 2020

When you provide in-home care for an elderly loved one, it is common to discount the needs of the caregiver, especially when you’re the spouse or adult child of the person who needs care. Many people see it as their duty, in that situation, to provide care. But caring for an elderly relative can be time-consuming, difficult and stressful work for a caregiver. And too much of that burden can lead to burnout. What is Elderly Care Caregiver Burnout? Caring for elderly relatives can have physical and emotional consequences. Even […]

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Tips on Reducing Caregiver Stress at the Holidays

December 2, 2020

Family caregivers who care for an elderly relative at home often face caregiver stress. The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. So it stands to reason that holiday stress is especially a cause for concern among elderly caregivers. However, caregivers can take steps to manage or alleviate their stress to make the holidays a more joyous occasion. Caregiver Support: Recognize the Signs of Stress The first, and most important tip for reducing caregiver stress at the holidays is to recognize that you are experiencing stress. Nearly 60% of […]

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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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