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Assisting Hands Home Care’s non-medical home care services are ideal for elderly individuals aging in place in the Arlington Heights, Mount Prospective, Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas. There are lots of circumstances where non-medical home health care services can be helpful.

We work with each individual client to create a customized care plan that fits their unique needs and schedule. You can schedule our caregivers to be there between certain hours of the day or opt for 24-hour care depending on the level of care needed.

Home Care Arlington Heights, IL

For non-medical home health care services in the Arlington Heights, IL area, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (847) 499-1307.

Why Non-Medical Home Health Care?

When seniors choose to age in their own homes, their family members typically arrange a schedule to provide some care and help them with certain activities. However, providing consistent care for a loved one can be demanding and it is especially difficult if only one or two family members are available to help.

With our non-medical home care services, our professional caregivers can relieve you and your family members so that you can tend to other matters. You can trust our bonded and insured caregivers to provide excellent care and companionship at an affordable price.

Our non-medical home health care providers can help with the following daily activities:

Bathing
Getting dressed
Exercise
Social companionship
Laundry
Grocery shopping
Light housekeeping
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
Personal hygiene
Transportation for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands

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Our caregivers are bonded, insured, and carefully screened to ensure that we provide the best possible care services.

The non-medical home health care services from Assisting Hands Home Care do not include medical activities that require the care of a skilled nurse such as giving injections or changing bandages. If you need these types of services, we can give you a referral to a local medical care provider.

If you have a family member in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, IL or surrounding area that could benefit from non-medical home health care, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at (847) 499-1307.

Reviews from Our Clients

Review by Edward L

Senior Care

Rating 5

I can personally attest to the care and concern that Daniellah brings to your home. I was very fortunate to have her come out for a consultation with my grandmother who is suffering from breast cancer and can tell you that my Gram was over the moon happy with her time with Daniellah. The owner’s bedside manner and warm demeanor makes her a joy to work with. Her caregivers are carefully selected to reflect the values that Dani herself exemplifies. I can not say enough good about her and will recommend her office to all of my family & friends! Thanks guys

Review by a client

Senior Care

Rating 5

In such a short time, Allison has become an essential part of my mother’s daily morning routine. Allison is my mother’s friend and protector. Her gentle and caring style bless my mother every morning during her check in to ensure that all of her needs and safety are met. Allison helps my mother with light jobs around her condo, runs errands with her, and encourages my mother to do stimulating activities such as puzzles and reading. Allison is a natural caregiver and genuinely cares about my mother’s well-being. My family is so grateful for her presence.

Key FAQs About Home Care

When a loved one needs care, there’s a sense of urgency for many families. Finding a reliable and trustworthy caregiver to come into your home is not easy, but an agency can take the guesswork out of the process. Assisting Hands Home Care in Glenview hires and screens all of our caregivers. When we find the right caretaker match for a client, it gives all family members peace of mind knowing that they or their loved one is in good hands.

Additional benefits of working with a home care agency include:

Concierge service: At Assisting Hands, we screen and vet caregivers for you, working daily to recruit and train the best. Given our experience and background, we’re equipped to find caregivers that fit best with your family’s needs.

Backup care:If a caregiver is unable to show up to their scheduled shift, home care agencies will find a replacement so families can rest assured they’ll always have coverage.

Specialized care:Home care agencies offer caregivers who are trained to work with patients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other conditions that require additional skills or limit mobility.

Streamlined billing:Home care agencies will handle the payroll, taxes, and employment verification for each caregiver.

Personal injury protection:Our caregivers are insured and bonded, which protects against theft from the patient and any injuries incurred by the caregiver. Agency caregivers are also eligible for worker’s compensation, whereas private caregivers are not, requiring the family to pay for damages in the event of injury.

The added benefits of working with a home care agency are the reason for the price differential. Though the cost of a private caregiver is typically about 20-30% less than working with an agency, families must take on additional work including training, hiring, and handling payroll — and that all comes after the challenging process of finding a trustworthy, reliable caregiver.

All of our caregivers are Assisting Hands employees, meaning they’re prescreened, trained, and on our payroll. The less footwork required, the sooner you’ll find care for your loved one.

Absolutely! Ongoing professional development is part of our commitment to elevating the profession of caregiving.

Our caregivers are required to go through annual training that covers specialized care for many conditions including strokes, Parkinson's, and dementia. Caregiving is a holistic profession, and to that end, training sessions also include topics like death and dying. A Certified Dementia Practitioner oversees each training program, offering insight into both the physical and emotional needs of dementia clients.

All our caregivers are trained to handle numerous daily tasks, including:

Manage personal care, bathing and toileting

Assist with ambulation and transfers

Manage emergencies and provide emergency care

Detect and report abuse

Identify the signs of a stroke

Assisting Hands Home Care is licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health. This means that you automatically get insurance and protections, including:

Compliance with IDPH guidelines regarding caregiver training, intake procedures, supervision, and scope of care.

A professional Coordination Team

Concierge Services such as…

A family caregiver can provide temporary relief and help their loved ones save money on the cost of patient care. While giving your time and energy is noble and provides comfort and familiarity for the care recipient, there are also disadvantages.

Family caregivers are prone to stress, and often make personal sacrifices due to the high demands of the job. This can also be detrimental to their mental and physical health. To avoid burnout, it’s okay to ask for help.

There are many options available. Choosing respite care services, in which a caregiver will share the responsibilities of caring for the loved one, can create a healthy balance and be a good middle ground.

Home care and home health care have different scopes of service. The primary difference is that home health care includes medical care assistance, while home care involves a number of non-medical services that make care recipients feel more comfortable and safer in their homes.

The scope of services covered by home care include:

Personal care, such as feeding, bathing, incontinence care, and personal hygiene maintenance
Senior transportation
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Transferring for clients who are unsafe to move on their own The scope of services covered by home health care include:
Injections
Blood testing
Medication management
Wound care

When you contact Assisting Hands for your initial assessment, one of our experts can help determine which type of care is the best fit for your loved one.

For some of our clients, long-term care insurance is the best option when paying for home care. If you think long-term care insurance is a possibility, start by reviewing your policy to see if you have a home care benefit.

Our agency has experience working with the major LTC companies including Genworth, John Hancock, and C.N.A., among others. Our team submits care notes and invoices weekly, so you can receive timely reimbursement for your services.

Make sure you’re familiar with the policy holder’s coverage limits and the costs your policy covers. Some insurance companies require a waiting period of one to three months after receiving assistance before families are allowed access to funds, so make sure your timing is correct.

A line of credit is another popular option to pay for care. It can provide a quick source of funds to cover the cost of care while waiting for long-term care insurance or Veteran Aid to take effect. During the signing process, the borrower will pay an unused line fee, known as an annualized percentage on the money not withdrawn. You should also know that lines of credit require collateral, such as a house, annuity, car, or savings account. This is required for security purposes, should the borrower not pay back the loan.

Assisting Hands is proud to be a preferred provider for the VA. Care is an important responsibility, and we take our role as a community provider very seriously. Contact your TK to find out more about your eligibility.

Our goal is to provide as much consistency as possible. While we cannot always guarantee that your loved one will have the same caregiver, we can assure you that our team will communicate any changes to your family as soon as possible. You will not have to worry about someone new showing up to your home without being notified first by one of our team members..

Yes! We have an online portal where families can view caregiver notes, invoices, and upcoming caregiver schedules. We value transparency and clarity in all we do.

Assisting Hands Home Care is licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health. The added value of a home care agency include the following:

Illinois Department of Public Health Licensing: Complies with IDPH guidelines regarding caregiver training, intake procedures, supervision, scope of care, etc.

Caregivers are Legal Employees: At Assisting Hands all caregivers are our employees. We cover appropriate employment taxes & make sure we comply with laws regarding overtime, benefits, etc.

Insurance: Assisting Hands is responsible for holding liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Although caregivers work in your home, we are responsible for the work they do.

Professional Coordination Team: 1) All of our staff are Certified Dementia Practitioners. 2) Expertise in hiring and match caregivers with client needs 3) Monitor caregiver arrival, departure, and care notes 4) Quarterly visits to assure quality of care 5) Easy billing and printed invoices to submit for tax purposes

Concierge Service: Changes are common in home care. Our care team can adjust to changes seamlessly. Your loved one may require more care after a hospitalization or less care on their road to recovery. Our Assisting Hands team can ensure that the management is off your plate and in our hands. Think of us as your concierge for home care services.

Home Health Care