Ease in the Home helps older adults and others who need daily support stay comfortable at home. Contact our non-medical care team today to check availability for your Indio address.
Non-Medical Home Care in California
Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants
Brad Grubaugh, CDP
Chris Breneman, CDP #252621
Direct Access to Local Owners
A parent may insist everything is fine while dishes stack up, mail goes unopened or the evening meal is skipped. When worry starts to build up, the first step is learning what help would actually fit.
We begin by learning the client’s story, including their habits, strengths, concerns and personal goals. Relatives are welcome to share what they have noticed lately, and the care plan stays centered on the client’s own wishes.
In Indio, that could mean help getting ready in the morning, a friendly companion through the afternoon or some relief for a family caregiver who has been covering every shift.
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and approved mobility tasks comes with patience and respect. Clients are encouraged to take part in each routine as much as they can.
Sometimes the best support is good company. Caregivers can chat, listen, complete puzzles, watch a favorite program or enjoy hobbies with clients in a relaxed way.
Caregivers can make meals, wash dishes, keep living spaces tidy and manage laundry. Medication reminders can be part of the care plan, and help with phones or tablets keeps clients connected.
Need someone for groceries, appointments or approved outings? We talk through transportation arrangements and the amount of help needed before these tasks are added.
Respite support gives family caregivers a chance to rest and recharge. After a hospital stay, non-medical support can help make homecoming easier by handling meals, personal routines and everyday household tasks.
No two schedules look alike. We can talk through short hourly visits, overnight support, 24-hour care and live-in care. Because staffing and rest arrangements differ between those options, the right choice depends on client needs, scheduling and caregiver availability.
Because caregivers spend meaningful time in the home, they may notice changes before other people do. A skipped breakfast, a harder climb up the steps or a much quieter mood can tell a family that something about daily life has shifted. We report what we observe through the agreed communication plan, and families can decide whether to raise concerns with the client’s healthcare provider.
We notice appetite changes, forgotten meals, spoiled food and any new trouble with shopping or familiar kitchen routines.
We keep an eye on balance, comfort with stairs and what help dressing or walking requires.
We observe mood, repeated confusion and changes in interest or conversation.
Dementia affects each person differently. Our non-medical support offers companionship, personal care, simple, gentle reminders and patient assistance with everyday routines so familiar parts of the day can continue.
We gather information about preferences, life experiences, communication styles and the times of day that tend to feel easier. That helps guide caregiver matching and care planning.
Brad Grubaugh, Chris Breneman and Diane Robertson are Certified Dementia Practitioners. Their knowledge supports how our team plans care for people with memory changes.
Families can contact Brad Grubaugh and our California team with questions, concerns or updates about the client's daily care.
We select team members by weighing job skills, approved tasks, schedule and compatibility with the client.
Personal history, preferences and daily habits help us design support that feels natural and respectful inside the home.
Caregivers share useful updates, so relatives can stay involved without being present every day.
Everyday living assistance, not medical treatment.
1. Tell Us Your Situation
Call our California team and share concerns. Mention who needs support, which tasks feel difficult and when you want to start.
2. Create Your Care Plan
We learn the client’s daily rhythm, arrange an in-home consultation and outline tasks, hours and cost. With permission from the client, loved ones can take part.
3. Begin With the Right Match
We consider skills, experience, personality and availability while choosing a caregiver. After the first visits, we remain available to review the care plan whenever needs 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. Give us the client's location, likely care tasks and schedule preferences, and we will explain next steps.
Yes. Hourly care is available. Tell us what help is needed most, and we will discuss visit lengths, scheduling and any requirements that may apply.
Yes. Caregivers provide non-medical help with daily routines, companionship and personal care for clients living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.
No. Caregivers and CNAs on our team provide non-medical support only. Medical treatment and skilled nursing needs remain with the client's licensed healthcare providers.
A start date depends on the client's needs, the requested schedule and caregiver availability. Tell us your timing, and we will explain what may work.
Yes. If tasks, hours or needs change, contact our team. We can review the plan and caregiver match and discuss adjustments based on needs.
You do not need to prepare a long list. Share what has been worrying you most, and we will help sort through the available options and decide what to try first.
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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