EASE IN THE HOME
In-Home Personal Assistants, Caregivers
and Certified Nursing Assistants
A trusted partner in providing
EMPOWERED LIVING
We are a superior adult and senior care company
A concierge service tailored to your specific needs
Staff is valued, compensated and supported
Fully compliant with State training laws
Direct access to the Ease in the Home owners
We are a resource for families as they
navigate this unfamiliar part of life
Our in-home consultation helps us
design the right care for you
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Companionship
- Healthy Meal Planning & Preparation
- Errands & Outings
- Medication Reminders
- Technology Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Light Housekeeping/Laundry
- Doctor’s Appointments
- Dementia Care – including Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and all dementia that relates to mental decline
- Auto Immune Disorder Care – MS, Guillain Barre, Arthritis
We keep an eye out for change
Weight gain or loss. Thinning hair. Changes in daily habits.
Ease in the Home Personal Assistants are trained to be an extra set of eyes and ears that provide families with frequent observations of a client’s physical or mental state.
That’s important.
These details can help prevent more serious conditions.
Why we care
words from our founder
My mom, Dorian, raised three children and retired at 65. That was 12 years after my dad died.
She was always a vibrant woman, proud of her independence and privacy. Mom never asked for help, and quite frankly, we weren’t used to her needing it. But we could tell that something wasn’t quite right.
It was Alzheimer’s. Okay, now we knew what to do.
We figured great senior care wouldn’t be hard to find. We were prepared to pay for the best. We thought Mom would be happy and relieved to have help.
We were wrong. About everything.
We tried to choose as wisely as we could. We spent as aggressively as we could. But we knew our mother wasn’t getting the care she deserved, and we all worried around the clock.
Eventually, we admitted our mother to a very high-priced memory care facility. Her caregivers didn’t notice how ill she was getting. She went septic from a preventable infection and she died.
At first, I was angry. But anger doesn’t solve anything. Action does. And I decided to build a company.
Ease in the Home offers the home health care my mom deserved and the peace of mind that our family couldn’t find.
-Christopher Breneman, Founder
Meet your team
CHRIS BRENEMAN, CDP
Ease in the Home Founder & Certified Dementia Practitioner
Barrington, IL
Chris Breneman, Certified Dementia Practitioner, founded Ease in the Home in 2017 to honor his late mother’s memory and provide an alternative home health care option to families in their time of need. Chris earned his BA from Loyola Marymount University and has over 25-years experience in management, marketing and business development.
He is married and is raising twins in Barrington, IL.
BRAD GRUBAUGH, CDP
Ease in the Home Owner & Certified Dementia Practitioner
San Diego, CA
Brad Grubaugh, Certified Dementia Practitioner, joined Ease in the Home in 2020 to expand the company’s reach into California. He earned his BA from California State University San Marcos and has 25-years experience in management, marketing and business development.
Brad is heavily involved in his local community, volunteering his time as a coach in youth athletics and is consistently looking to participate in volunteer groups that are creating a positive impact in his surrounding area. His father, Paul Grubaugh, was Captain of the Vista Fire Department, and his service to the community inspired Brad to help others in their time of need. Brad is married with two children and his wife is very involved in volunteer work in the local community.
DIANE ROBERTSON, CDP
Ease in the Home HR Manager
Diane Robertson, Certified Dementia Practitioner, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for the Home Health Industry ignited by her personal experiences with family care. As HR Manager at Ease in the Home, she successfully recruits and onboards high-quality caregivers, aligning them with the unique needs of each client.
Diane’s proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and caregivers, combined with her expertise in HR and recruitment, results in significant improvements in caregiver retention and client satisfaction.
A strong believer in the power of empathy and the importance of providing compassionate, high-quality care, Diane is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for her employees, enabling them to deliver exceptional care to their clients.
When not at work, Diane enjoys yoga, swimming and spending time with her husband and three children, exploring the great outdoors, and traveling back to her home country of Scotland.