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
Does Income Affect Eligibility for the Illinois Community Care Program?
Many families wonder whether income affects eligibility for the Illinois Community Care Program (CCP). This episode explains how CCP eligibility is determined, when income matters, and how the program helps older adults receive home care while ...
What Is the Determination of Need (DoN) Score for Illinois Home Care?
The Determination of Need (DoN) assessment helps Illinois determine the level of home care services a person may qualify for through Medicaid programs. This episode explains how the assessment works, what it measures, and how it affects care pl...
CCP vs HSP in Illinois: Which Home Care Program Is Right for You?
Illinois offers two major Medicaid home care programs, the Community Care Program (CCP) and the Home Services Program (HSP). This episode explains the differences between these programs, who they serve, and how families can choose the right opt...
CDPAP Alternatives in Illinois: HSP, CCP, and Paid Family Caregiver Options
Illinois does not offer CDPAP by name, but families have similar options through Medicaid-funded programs like the Home Services Program (HSP) and Community Care Program (CCP). This episode explains how Illinois programs help eligible individua...
Illinois Medicaid Paid Caregiver Programs: CCP, HSP, Eligibility, and Family Caregiver Pay
Illinois Medicaid offers programs that may allow eligible family members, friends, and neighbors to become paid caregivers. This episode explains the Community Care Program (CCP), the Home Services Program (HSP), who may qualify, and how these ...