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.
Because when it comes to caring for your loved ones, we’re with you every step of the way.
Home Care Powered By AUAF
Latest Episodes
Chicago Heat Wave Safety for Seniors: Why In-Home Wellness Checks Matter
In this episode, we explain why wellness checks are so important during extreme heat and how families can help protect older adults from heat-related illness. With dangerous temperatures affecting the Chicago area, simple check-ins can make a l...
New Dementia Respite Funding: What Chicago Caregivers Need to Know in 2026
New dementia respite funding is bringing new opportunities for family caregivers across the country. In this episode, we explain what the latest Alzheimer’s Association funding announcement means, how Medicare's GUIDE model can help cover respi...
Medicaid Home Care Fraud Lawsuit: What Illinois Families Need to Know About Protecting Benefits and Avoiding Fraud
In this episode, we break down the recent Medicaid home care fraud lawsuit that has drawn national attention and what it could mean for Illinois families who rely on Medicaid-funded in-home care services.You’ll learn: Wh...
9 in 10 Family Caregivers Show Signs of Burnout in 2026: What Families Need to Know
In this episode, we explore a new survey revealing that nearly 9 in 10 family caregivers show signs of caregiver burnout in 2026 and what this growing crisis means for families caring for aging loved ones.You’ll learn:What th...
Learn Caregiver Skills: Essential Abilities for Providing Better Home Care
In this episode, we explore the essential caregiver skills needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care at home. Whether you're a family caregiver or considering a caregiving role, these practical skills can help improve daily rout...