- California:
- 760.470.8200
- brad@easeinthehome.com
- Illinois:
- 773.551.7164
- chris@easeinthehome.com
Staying independent at home often takes a little extra support. Ease in the Home provides non-medical care for seniors, and our team can check availability for your Indian Wells address.
Non-Medical Home Care in California
Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants
Brad Grubaugh, CDP
Chris Breneman, CDP #252621
Direct Access to Local Owners
Needing help does not always arrive with a sudden crisis. Sometimes it looks like a stack of unopened mail, a refrigerator full of expired food or a loved one who has quietly stopped inviting friends over.
Our first visit is about understanding, not selling. We listen to what feels hardest, what the client takes pride in doing and how relatives hope to be involved, then build the care plan around those answers.
Indian Wells families can ask about light weekday support, evening help or a schedule that lets a spouse or adult child keep working, resting or tending to other family responsibilities.
Caregivers assist with washing up, dressing, grooming, toileting and approved mobility tasks. They offer a steady hand where needed and leave room for clients to do what they can.
A regular visitor can make home feel less quiet. Caregivers might read the paper aloud, play a favorite album, help with a hobby or share tea.
Our team can prepare simple meals, clean the kitchen, do light housekeeping and laundry. Medication reminders fit within the care plan, and caregivers can help clients make calls or video chats.
Whether the need is groceries, an appointment or an approved outing, we first agree on how the trip will work and the help needed.
Respite care allows loved ones to rest, work or attend to their own lives. When a client comes home from the hospital, non-medical support can ease routines, meals and household tasks.
Care does not have to be all or nothing. Clients may need a few hours, an overnight caregiver, 24-hour support or live-in care. Each has different staffing and rest arrangements, so availability and schedules are reviewed with the family.
A caregiver who visits regularly learns what an ordinary day truly looks like for the client. That familiarity makes it easier to spot subtle shifts, such as less appetite, slower movement or a change in mood, and let the family know. We pass observations to the family through the agreed communication plan, so relatives can decide when to discuss concerns with a healthcare provider.
We note unfinished meals, unused groceries or growing difficulty with cooking and other kitchen tasks.
We watch whether walking, standing up or dressing seems noticeably harder than it did before.
We notice social withdrawal, repeated questions or changes in everyday interests.
Living with memory loss can make familiar tasks feel unfamiliar. Our non-medical caregivers offer companionship, personal care assistance, gentle, patient reminders and routines designed to be calm and predictable.
We ask families what comforts their loved one, from favorite songs to mealtime rituals. Those details help us prepare caregivers and consider who is the best match.
Brad Grubaugh, Chris Breneman and Diane Robertson all hold Certified Dementia Practitioner credentials. Their background helps to inform care planning and caregiver matching decisions.
Families can speak with Brad Grubaugh and our California team about needs, questions or adjustments to the plan.
Caregiver matches take approved tasks, needed skills, availability and personality into account for each individual client.
The client's preferences, routines and goals guide the daily schedule, helping care feel like part of home life.
Caregivers share notable changes they observe so families are not left relying on guesswork.
Daily living support, not medical treatment.
1. Describe What Is Going On
Contact our California team and tell us what has changed. Share what help is needed and when you hope to begin.
2. Talk Through the Details
We discuss the client’s routines, an in-home consultation and tasks, hours and cost involved. Family members may join with the client’s permission so everyone stays informed.
3. Welcome Your Caregiver
We consider skills, experience, personality and availability when recommending a match. After care starts, we keep following up and can update the plan as circumstances change.
Founder & Certified Dementia Practitioner | Barrington, IL
Chris Breneman is the founder of Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He started the company in 2017 to honor his late mother, Dorian, and help families find thoughtful daily care in their own homes. Chris earned his BA from Loyola Marymount University and brings over 25 years of experience in management, marketing and business development. His family’s experience with Alzheimer’s shapes his personal approach to care. He is married and is raising twins in Barrington, Illinois.
Owner & Certified Dementia Practitioner | San Diego, CA
Brad Grubaugh is the owner of Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He joined the company in 2020 to bring its services to California. Brad earned his BA from California State University San Marcos and has 25 years of experience in management, marketing and business development. Inspired by his father’s service as Captain of the Vista Fire Department, he enjoys helping his community and coaching youth sports. Brad is married with two children and is based in the San Diego area.
HR Manager & Certified Dementia Practitioner
Diane Robertson is the HR Manager at Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Her own family care experiences inspired her work in home care. She recruits and onboards caregivers, helping match their skills with each client’s needs. Diane values strong relationships with clients and staff and works to create a supportive workplace. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, swimming, time outdoors and travel. She has a husband and three children and enjoys visiting her home country, Scotland.
Contact our team to check support for your address. Share the client's location, expected tasks and preferred schedule so we can explain what may be available.
Yes, hourly care is available. Share which daily tasks need attention, and we will explain scheduling options, visit lengths and any requirements before you choose.
Yes. Our team provides non-medical help with routines, personal care and companionship for people living with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia.
No. Caregivers and CNAs offer non-medical support in line with the plan. Skilled nursing and medical treatment stay with the client's licensed healthcare providers.
Start timing depends on the client's needs, requested hours and caregiver availability. Tell us when support is needed, and we will outline realistic next steps.
Contact us when needs change. We can review tasks, hours and the caregiver match, then discuss updates based on the client and available staff.
A short phone call is a simple way to begin. Tell us what your family is facing, ask your questions and let us explain how in-home care might fit your situation.
Ease in the Home provides compassionate, personalized in-home care to help seniors and adults live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Barrington, IL: Chris Breneman / 773.551.7164
San Diego, CA: Brad Grubaugh / 760.470.8200
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