Home Care Powered By AUAF

About Home Care Powered By AUAF

Welcome to the Home Care Powered By AUAF podcast — your go-to resource for expert insights and practical guidance on senior care and in-home support services across Illinois. Whether you're caring for a loved one or exploring care options for yourself, this podcast is here to inform, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Each episode covers essential topics like how to become a paid family caregiver, understanding Medicaid-based home care, tips for seniors aging at home, caregiver wellness, and more. Hosted by our compassionate care experts, we bring real conversations and trusted advice to help families make confident care decisions. This podcast is presented by Home Care Powered By AUAF — a licensed Illinois home care agency with over 30 years of service. Learn more about our programs and services by visiting www.homecare-aid.com (https://www.homecare-aid.com). Because when it comes to caring for your loved ones, we’re with you every step of the way.

Publisher

Sam

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2025

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

196 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Paid Caregiver in Illinois: Who Qualifies Beyond Family

   Elena and Brooks explain who can be a paid caregiver in Illinois, from spouses and adult children to friends and neighbors, and how the Community Care Program and the Home Services Program differ. Community Care Program providers may hire a spouse, relative, friend, or neighbor as a home care aide (Illinois Department on Aging). Not every in-home service provider hires family members, so choose one that does. Caregivers pass a criminal history check and complete 24 hours of pre-service trai...

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Can Medicare Pay a Family Member to Be a Caregiver in Illinois?

   Elena and Brooks explain whether Medicare can pay a family member to be a caregiver in Illinois, what Medicare home health actually covers, and where Illinois families can find paid in-home help instead. Medicare does not pay relatives for caregiving, and it does not cover custodial or 24-hour care at home. Medicare home health covers part-time skilled nursing and therapy for homebound patients, at no cost when they qualify. The CMS GUIDE Model can reimburse up to $2,500 a year in respite f...

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Dementia Care at Home in Schaumburg, IL: Helping Seniors Age in Familiar Surroundings

   Dementia care at home can help Schaumburg seniors remain in familiar surroundings while receiving support with everyday activities. This episode explains what scheduled home care can provide, how different care options compare, and what families should consider as a loved one’s needs change. What dementia care at home can includeHow personal care supports daily routinesWhy companionship and familiar surroundings matterThe difference between home care and home health careHow memory care differ...

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

92

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

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