Alzheimer’s Care at Home

We provide non-medical Alzheimer’s home care for people who need help with familiar routines, personal care, meals and companionship. Our caregivers and CNAs support your loved one at home, close to the people, rooms and daily habits they already know.

Illinois Licensed • #3001621

Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants

Chris Breneman, CDP #252621

Diane Robertson, CDP

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Quick Answer: What Is Alzheimer’s Home Care?

Alzheimer’s home care gives a person everyday support while they remain in their own home. A caregiver or CNA may help with personal care, meals, reminders, safe movement, companionship and simple household tasks.

The goal is to make daily life feel calmer and safer while giving family caregivers extra support.

Alzheimer’s Home Care Services

Our Alzheimer’s home care services are based on the person’s needs, routine and comfort. Support can begin with a few weekly hours and change when more help is needed.

Personal Care at a Comfortable Pace

Our caregivers help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toilet routines. They use simple words, explain each step and avoid rushing the client. A CNA may be selected when more hands-on help is needed.

Meals and Familiar Routines

A person with Alzheimer’s may forget meals or lose track of the day. A caregiver can prepare simple food, give reminders and help with light cleaning or laundry. Familiar routines can make the day easier to follow.

Calm Companionship

Alzheimer’s companion care may include talking, listening to music, viewing photos or taking a short walk. Activities are based on the person’s interests, mood and abilities. Nothing is forced when the client feels tired or worried.

Caregiver and CNA Matching

We consider care needs, personality, communication style and schedule when choosing a caregiver or CNA. Chris Breneman, CDP #252621, and Diane Robertson, CDP, help guide our dementia-informed approach.

Support as Alzheimer’s Care Needs Change

Some people need only a few hours of help at first. Over time, they may miss meals, wake during the night, need more personal care or feel unsafe when alone. Families can ask us to review the care plan when these changes happen.

In-home care for Alzheimer’s may include hourly, respite, overnight, live-in or awake 24-hour support. Live-in caregivers have planned time to sleep and rest. With 24-hour care, caregivers work in shifts so someone is always awake.

Why Families Choose Ease in the Home

  • Personal care plans instead of standard packages
  • Professional caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Leadership that includes Certified Dementia Practitioners
  • Caregiver matching based on skills and personality
  • Clear non-medical care boundaries
  • Flexible hourly, respite and overnight care
  • Live-in and awake 24-hour options
  • Local teams serving Illinois and North San Diego County

Chris Breneman founded Ease in the Home after his mother’s Alzheimer’s and memory-care journey. That experience still guides our focus on dignity, familiar routines and clear communication with families.

See What Families Are Saying About Us

Every care experience is different. Some families contact us for companionship and help with daily tasks. Others need personal care, dementia support, live-in care or help during a change in health.

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How We Build an Alzheimer’s Home Care Plan

We Listen to the Family

Tell us what has changed, which parts of the day are difficult and what help is already available. You do not need to choose a care schedule before calling.

We Learn About Your Loved One

We ask about the client’s personality, interests, routine, communication, meals, movement, personal care and safety. We also learn what helps the person feel comfortable.

We Create a Clear Plan

The plan lists approved tasks, visit times, routines, contacts and care goals. It may include personal care, companionship, meals, light household help and medication reminders.

We Choose a Thoughtful Match

We consider experience, skills, personality, communication style and schedule when selecting a caregiver or CNA. The goal is to find someone the client feels comfortable having at home.

We Stay Involved

Families can share feedback with local care leaders. If the client’s needs, schedule or caregiver match changes, we can review the plan and discuss the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people can remain home when their daily needs can be supported safely. The choice depends on the person’s abilities, home environment, supervision needs and available family help.

Support may include personal care, meals, reminders, companionship, safe movement, laundry and light housekeeping. Each approved task is written into the client’s personal care plan.

Home care brings a caregiver into the client’s residence. Memory care usually means moving into a residential community that provides housing and on-site support.

Caregivers can provide approved medication reminders. They do not prescribe medication, change doses or provide medical treatment. Medical questions should be discussed with the client’s healthcare provider.

Yes. Respite care allows a family caregiver to rest, work or handle other needs while a professional caregiver supports their loved one at home.

Yes. Care may begin with a few hours and later increase to daily, overnight, live-in or awake 24-hour support. Our local team can review the plan.

Tell us which parts of the day have become harder and what helps your loved one feel calm. We will listen and explain whether our Alzheimer’s care at home may fit your family’s needs.

Make Daily Life at Home Feel More Manageable