Enjoy the comfort of familiar surroundings with help that respects your routine. Ease in the Home supports Tower Lakes seniors and adults with companionship, personal care, meals and everyday tasks.
Illinois Licensed • #3001621
Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants
Chris Breneman, CDP #252621
Diane Robertson, CDP
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Your loved one may still enjoy home life while finding certain tasks tiring. Preparing lunch, keeping clothes clean or getting ready for bed can take more effort. You may need someone to share those daily responsibilities.
We ask what a comfortable day looks like before suggesting support. The client can share their preferences, and relatives can explain where help is needed. Our plan brings these details together while respecting choices and independence.
For Tower Lakes homes, including Country Club Estates and Fenview Estates, we discuss the address, home entrance and daily routine. Visits are planned around the person’s needs and caregiver availability.
Considerate assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and approved mobility tasks. We follow the routine, respect personal space and support the client in doing what they can comfortably manage.
Companionship built around familiar interests and conversation. A visit might include reading, listening to music, sharing memories or spending quiet time together in the client's home.
Help with cooking, light housekeeping, laundry and reminders can reduce the effort of everyday routines. Approved medication reminders and support using a phone can also help clients stay connected with family.
Help with shopping, appointments and agreed errands. We discuss where the client wants to go, transportation arrangements and assistance needed throughout each planned outing.
Families sometimes need time away from care duties, or extra help when a loved one comes home after hospital treatment. We discuss non-medical support for meals, personal care and household needs.
We can explore care during selected hours, overnight or throughout the day. Hourly, 24-hour and live-in care have different staffing arrangements. We explain available choices, including caregiver rest periods, and plan around the client's needs, schedule and caregiver availability.
Changes may show up in ordinary moments: a meal left untouched, less conversation or a task taking longer than usual. Caregivers notice these patterns during visits and share observations through the agreed plan, giving families useful information about everyday support needs. With the client’s permission, updates help relatives understand what caregivers are noticing. Families can discuss concerns with healthcare providers and review the plan.
We notice whether food is being eaten and whether familiar meal routines need more help.
We observe changes in how the client manages dressing, walking and other familiar tasks.
We notice changes in conversation, interests and involvement in daily activities.
A familiar home can hold memories, but daily tasks may still need support. We provide non-medical dementia care with companionship, help with personal routines and patient reminders throughout visits.
We ask about favorite activities, habits and the way your loved one likes to communicate. These details guide care planning and help us consider an appropriate caregiver.
Chris Breneman and Diane Robertson are Certified Dementia Practitioners. Their knowledge supports planning and matching, with attention to each person’s preferences, comfort and needs.
Chris Breneman and the Illinois team discuss care needs, answer questions and stay involved as your family's situation changes.
We consider task requirements, skills, schedule and personality to find support suited to your loved one.
We learn how the client likes their day arranged and use preferences when planning tasks, hours and support.
Caregivers share observations about daily routines, helping relatives follow changing needs and discuss adjustments.
Our Illinois operation holds license #3001621.
1. Describe Your Daily Care Needs
Tell us about your Tower Lakes home, the tasks needing attention and when help would make the difference for your family.
2. Agree on Tasks and Timing
We discuss a consultation and learn about the client’s routines, home access and preferences. Together, we review suitable tasks, scheduling and cost before making care arrangements.
3. Begin Visits and Review the Fit
We consider caregiver skills, experience, personality and availability. After support begins, our team welcomes feedback and can review the plan or match as daily 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 Illinois team with the client's street address, care needs and preferred hours. We can discuss support for Tower Lakes homes based on caregiver availability.
Share the home address, entrance, parking details and any access instructions. We also discuss stairs and the support needed when entering or leaving the house.
Discuss the destination, access permissions and help needed. Any planned outing must fit the care plan, transportation arrangements and your loved one's abilities.
Tell us when you need a break and which tasks require help. Respite arrangements depend on the client's needs, requested hours and caregiver availability.
Yes. We discuss the person's routines, communication preferences and needs. Our non-medical support can include personal care, companionship and reminders tailored to the care plan.
Speak with our team when support needs change. We can review tasks, hours and the caregiver match, then discuss adjustments to the care plan.
Finding care begins with understanding what would make life easier at home. Tell us about your loved one’s routine, the help available and the parts of the day that feel difficult.
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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