Home Care for Seniors with Chronic Conditions

Home Care Services for Seniors and Elderly Adults with Chronic Health Conditions in Chicago’s North and Near North Side Communities including the Gold Coast, Andersonville, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Edgewater, and Streeterville.

Prescribed medications and home care regimens can be difficult to track. Many aging individuals have difficulty managing these tasks and family members want to know that a reliable care team has a handle on them. Our senior and elder care services for patients with chronic medical conditions help maintain a safe home environment and provide the extra help with errands and housekeeping that allow you to live as independently as possible.

Managing family caregiver burnout through respite care is an important component of caring for individuals with chronic health conditions; our in-home senior caregivers can step in to give you a much needed break. Our care coordinators update your loved one’s customized care plan based upon physical and emotional changes, and as health conditions dictate so that our caregivers can deliver the right amount and intensity of care while being sensitive to overall quality of life.

Homewatch CareGivers serving Chicago and the North Shore suburbs specializes in in-home care for seniors and elderly adults with chronic health conditions.

We are your long-term partners in care alleviating the stress caused by the unpredictable changes to your loved one diagnosed with a chronic health condition. Our elder care services help maintain a safe home environment and provide the extra help with errands and housekeeping that allow you to live as independently as possible. When mobility becomes difficult, we can properly and safely transfer our clients from bed to bathroom to living areas using whatever equipment is needed, not forgetting to get our clients outside and the importance of fresh air on emotional well-being.

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Managing family caregiver burnout through respite care is an important component of caring for individuals with chronic health conditions; elder care professionals can step in to give you a much needed break. Treatment-related medications and home care regimes can be overwhelming to keep track of; many aging individuals have difficulty managing this and family members want to know that a reliable care team has a handle on these. Specific curricula for our caregivers have been developed for each chronic health condition we see regularly – diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, ALS, heart and lung disease – to ensure that we provide care that addresses the particular needs of these clients and we understand the signs of life-threatening situations.

Home Care for Diabetes Patients

For someone living with diabetes, even small daily changes can make a big impact on future health and well-being. Our professionally-trained caregivers enable your loved one to live healthier by encouraging lifestyle choices that help manage their diabetes and give them more time to enjoy with family. A critical service for those living with diabetes is healthy meal planning and preparation to promote overall health; we will take your loved one to the grocery store and encourage healthy choices within their prescribed diet plan, taking into consideration their tastes and preferences. Our professionally-developed Homewatch CareGivers University training equips our caregivers with the tools they need to report changes in appearance so we can share this with the medical professionals treating your loved one.

Home Care for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

When the progression of Parkinson’s impacts activities of daily living, we understand the frustration that is felt by the entire family. We can help specifically by assisting with the use of new ambulation or transfer devices as conditions progress, encouraging prescribed exercise for muscular strengthening and development, and alleviating burdens often left to family caregivers such as errands, housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments, and even personal grooming assistance like bathing. Our caregivers have specialized training to help if your loved one experiences cognitive symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease.

Home Care for Victims of Stroke

Let Homewatch CareGivers provide relief for you and your family with knowledgeable caregivers who understand the chronic care needs of those who have experienced a stroke. Our compassionate caregivers patiently work through your loved ones communication difficulties to promote their dignity, preferences, and lifestyle choices. With specialized training through our Homewatch CareGivers University, our caregivers know the strategies to help promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Specialized Home Care for ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease

ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, leads to muscle weakening and affects the client’s ability to control voluntary movements of the muscles including those that control breathing. There is a progressive loss of ability for the patient to be independent in their care; our caregivers understand through special training how to best care for someone living with ALS. They can assist with mobility and transfers, plan and prepare special diets to facilitate good nutrition, and offer emotional support allowing the client enough time to communicate, always being sensitive to the preservation of the client’s dignity.

Home Care for Heart Disease Patients

Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Atrial Fibrillation

We provide support for those living with heart disease through our personalized care plans that encourage your loved one’s commitment to their new, healthy lifestyle. Specific services include assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparation to promote a heart healthy diet. We can recommend Remote Care Technology devices that monitor important health measures such as weight, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, personal grooming assistance, housekeeping, errands, and transportation to and from appointments. With a caregiver keeping an eye on your loved one day-to-day and trained to report changes, we can help to reduce unnecessary visits to the hospital.

Home Care Services for Patients with Chronic Lung Disease or COPD

Caring for a loved one who is often short of breath and anxious can be taxing, overwhelming, and sometimes even scary. We are your long term care partners in alleviated the stress caused by these unpredictable changes. Our caregivers help keep an eye on your loved one day-to-day and are trained to report any important changes, provide assistance adjusting to a new lifestyle with an oxygen tank, facilitate ease of social outings and daily errands which can alleviate family caregiver burnout.

Specialized In Home Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, frequently progressive disease of the central nervous system. It is characterized by inflammation of the tissues and proliferation or rapid reproduction of plaque buildup on the tissues of the central nervous system. The nervous system involves the brain and spinal cord.

Experienced In Home Caregivers for Cancer Patients

Both the newly diagnosed and the long-time cancer survivor will find that our professional caregivers can provide valuable assistance. We understand the challenge of battling cancer and we are here to support you along the way. Our caregivers can accompany you to doctor appointments, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and provide companionship during this challenging time.

Your Trusted Source for In-Home Care and Support for Chronic Medical Conditions

Homewatch CareGivers is a leading provider of in-home care, elder care and senior support services throughout Chicago’s north side and near-north side communities. We provide in-home care, senior care, Alzheimer’s and dementia home care as well as disease-specific care services to residents of Andersonville, Buena Park, Dearborn Park, DePaul, Edgewater, Gold Coast, Goose Island, Grant Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Magnificent Mile, Margate Park, Millennium Park, Old Town, Park West, Printers Row, Ranch Triangle, Ravenswood, River North, Rogers Park, Streeterville, Uptown, Wrightwood and Wrigleyville.

Working as your trusted source for Long Term Care insurance assistance, we work with all major Long Term Care insurance providers and are proud to accept your Long Term Care insurance as a method of payment for home care services. From free Long Term Care insurance policy evaluations to free processing of home care claims, we work hard to ensure our clients receive all of their Long Term Care insurance benefits.