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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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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.

 

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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How to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 24, 2022

Yesterday, you hopefully spent the day surrounded by family and wonderful food. Your loved ones left the home with satisfied stomachs and likely left you with a great deal of leftovers. For many seniors, this is ideal. Coming up with meals, cooking, and cleanup is an exhausting challenge as you age. However, eating the same meal every day for several days in a row quickly loses its charm—even if it’s delicious Thanksgiving food. If you’re wondering how to use Thanksgiving leftovers creatively, try one of these recipes. Turkey Pot Pie […]

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What States Pay Family Caregivers?

November 18, 2022

Family caregivers are some of the hardest-working individuals out there. On top of managing their career and personal lives, they’re responsible for the well-being of older adults. It is no easy feat, and they deserve some sort of compensation for their work. But what states pay family caregivers? The good news is that a large portion of the United States offers programs that allow family caregivers to receive some sort of compensation. However, certain states offer different funding options. It’s important you reach out to your state’s aging agency to […]

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At-Home Eye Tests for Seniors

November 22, 2022

As we age, some degree of vision problems is normal. Prescriptions change with age, and many who never used glasses before find they suddenly need them for driving or reading. The key word, however, is “some.” Some vision degeneration is normal. Sudden vision loss, pain, or clouding should not be ignored, as they point to more serious problems. At-home tests for seniors are great for maintaining an understanding of your vision. Regular testing will help you recognize if your vision is suddenly declining. This gives you the opportunity to book […]

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What is the Community Care Program?

November 17, 2022

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is an organization that was created to support and advocate for older Illinoisans. They offer over a dozen programs that help seniors live out their lives comfortably and confidently, whether that is resources for transportation, veterans, or ombudsman programs.  This support covers seniors in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and even in-home care. Home care is unique from the other forms of care many seniors receive, as it allows them to age in the comfort of their homes. For most seniors, home care is […]

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Spending a Fun Weekend with Seniors

November 21, 2022

It’s all too easy to fall into a rut of daily activities, but this is especially the case for seniors. While familiar settings and routines are great for keeping older adults preoccupied, when one does the same thing every day it can lead to feelings of demotivation and dissatisfaction. One day, or even a few hours, broken from the rigid structure of your loved one’s day will be great for their spirit. However, when planning a day trip with seniors, determining where to go can be half the battle. If […]

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Lung Cancer Awareness for Seniors

November 15, 2022

In addition to being American Diabetes Month, November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in both men and women—more than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. While case and death rates have decreased exponentially over the past handful of years, lung cancer awareness for seniors is especially important. Smoking rates peaked in 1964 when a bulk of the baby boomer generation were young adults. At that time, 42% of adults regularly smoked. While that number has decreased by about 70% […]

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Giving Thanks to Caregivers

November 23, 2022

Over the past few days, you’ve either been preparing dishes and welcoming family into your home, or traveling to spend Thanksgiving with said family. The week of Thanksgiving (and if we’re being realistic, the remainder of the year), is a hectic time for many seniors. Between family obligations and functions with friends, attending to one’s personal care needs can seem impossible without a caregiver. While giving thanks to caregivers is something that we should make a point to do all year long, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to express just […]

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Easy Thanksgiving Décor for Seniors

November 16, 2022

When Halloween ends, many stores sweep up their spooky décor and put Christmas decorations in their place. It’s great to be excited about the impending holiday season, however, we’d be remiss to forget about the holiday that starts the season: Thanksgiving. For many seniors, Thanksgiving is an exciting holiday, as it’s one of the few days a year when the entire family gets together. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving in your home this year or helping a loved one plan their festivities, try these easy Thanksgiving décor for seniors. Putting together […]

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Home Care Powered by AUAF Food Pantry Donations

November 14, 2022

As we settle into the holiday season, there is a communal desire to bring some warmth into the world. At Home Care Powered by AUAF, this is something we strive to do. Serving our communities is one of the core pillars of this organization—and we are lucky to work in so many diverse communities across the greater Chicago area with food pantry donations From the South Side to Evanston, to Schaumburg, it’s our mission to give back to those in need, and food pantries allow us to do that. These […]

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Important Things Every Caregiver Should Remember

November 9, 2022

About 17% of adults provide care for their mom or dad at some juncture—and that number is only set to rise. Each member of the baby-boomer generation will reach age 65 or older by the year 2030. In response, the number of family caregivers will have to rise. You may not provide care to a loved one yet, but the chances are high that you will. Transitioning into the role of caregiver is challenging. If you are about to embark on that journey, take heed of these important things every […]

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Showing Kindness on World Kindness Day

November 11, 2022

Every day of the year, we’re bombarded with new stories about everything wrong in the world. In direct contrast to that, World Kindness Day was designed to highlight the good in our respective communities. Celebrated on November 13, the holiday encourages us all to spread kindness. Showing kindness on World Kindness Day is a great way for seniors to switch up their routines and feel good while doing so—in more than one way. Studies show that those who are consistently kind produce 23% less cortisol (the stress hormone), which can […]

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