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" Meet Derrick. Derrick is a 36-year-old chronic care individual who receives care from Help at Home. Swipe to hear his story in his own words. "

" I have been receiving care from Help at Home for three years while I have been on dialysis. It allows me to do things I usually wouldn’t be able to do. "

—Derrick, Current Help at Home Care Coordination Client

" The days I receive dialysis are challenging, but having a caregiver means I always remember to take my medicine, he makes sure I don’t fall, and he keeps me comfortable. "

—Derrick, Current Help at Home Care Coordination Client

" My life is easier now. I’m not as stressed out, I can deal with things better. My mental health is in a better place and my anxiety is low. My caregiver keeps me sane. I can genuinely say the care I receive has been helpful and impactful, it has allowed me to do a lot of great things. "

—Derrick, Current Help at Home Coordination Client

Family Caregiving Option Provides Comfort and Support

When Jim Gowran’s partner was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease neither of them knew what to expect. Huntington’s Disease is a progressive, neurological…

Yris finds ways to build trust even with language barriers

Yris was a special needs teacher in the Dominican Republic, meaning that she was often was caring for the physical needs of…

Getting the Year off to a Great Start for Caregivers

Brittany encourages setting boundaries – and being prepared for the unexpected Brittany in Illinois has been a caregiver for about 10 years…

Illinois caregiver uses difficult childhood experience – and her excellent singing voice – to care for dementia patients

Caregiving is skilled work, but it’s a skill that can be acquired in many ways. For Raevyn, she started learning about caring…

Getting off to a good start in the New Year: Strategies from Successful Caregivers

Tammy in Illinois works to build her patience by drawing on family experiences Tammy began caregiving for Help at Home about a…

“You saved my life!” Caregiver steps up during a medical emergency

At-home caregivers are not medical professionals. Instead, they help clients by providing non-medical services that are needed for the person to continue…

Responding to urgent care requests

Muncie, IN team responded to an emergency caregiving need within an hour Older adults with cognitive or physical health problems often depend…

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we celebrate those caring for people with dementia

Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects about 7 million Americans. As with other kinds of dementia, Alzheimer’s causes unique challenges for…

After the Storm: Springfield Help at Home Staff is There to Help

All told, more than 230,000 people in Illinois were left without power by a derecho with hurricane strength winds. “I’m responsible for…

Growing in skill and confidence: One caregiver learns a lot from clients

Tameal is 19 and just became a caregiver a year ago. She had heard about caregiving from her grandmother and her sister,…

Illinois Caregiver Beth Harvey Receives Accolades from the State of Illinois Community Care Program

Congratulations to Help at Home Caregiver Beth Harvey from Fairfield, IL, who was named Home Care Aide of the Year! Beth’s affirming…

Preferred or Family Caregiving Offers Work/Life Balance Solution and the Comforts of Home

Amy D. of Horsham, PA, always knew that her mother, Marguerite, was a remarkable woman. She was born with cerebral palsy and…

Caregivers Unique Vantage Point Can Help Identify Malnutrition in Seniors

As we recognize World Food Day, we know that hunger is an unfortunate reality for many older adults. Feeding America says that…

A shared language and a daughter’s perspective helped forge a special client/caregiver bond

Byung has been a caregiver for seven years, but a current client has a special place in her heart. When Byung first…

Mindi’s Story: Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation through Companionship and Conversation

We want to congratulate our very special Help at Home caregiver Mindi in Allegan, MI, for being recognized as a Help at…

Tips for What Makes a Good Caregiver from Caregiver of the Year Becky from Dubois

We want to congratulate Becky of Dubois, PA for being recognized as a Help at Home Caregiver of the Year! Here’s more…

Career Advancement at Help at Home

Depending on your interest and career goals, caregiving can be a lifelong occupation or part of a career journey. Help at Home…

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women and their Traditional Role as Caregiver

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the ties between women and…

National Caregivers Day Shout out to Help at Home’s 2022 Caregivers of the Year and our 50,000 Caregivers

February 17 is National Caregivers Day, which is one special day of the year designated to recognizing caregivers across the country for…

BE MY PAL: A Pennsylvania woman and her caregiver have a lot to celebrate on “Galentines Day”

Many people are transforming Valentine’s Day into “Galentines Day” or “Palentines” Day – making this week an opportunity to celebrate all the…

Pennsylvania Care Coordinator Connector Role is Vital to Client-Caregiver Relationship

As a former caregiver in Pennsylvania, Kinya recently began a new role as a Help at Home Care Coordinator. Her caregiver background…

Making Holidays Special: Judy and Luanne’s Story

We recently sat down with Judy, a Help at Home client in New Albany, IN, to find out what matters most from…

Family Caregiving Provides Work-life Balance For Gladys

Gladys said compassion is all you really need to be a caregiver. “I worked at a restaurant so I know how to…

Meet Pam and Yolanda – the Perfect Match

Meet Pam and Yolanda. They’ve formed an amazing bond through Help at Home’s matching program. For the two of them, laughter is…

Caroline finds joy in helping people through life’s difficult moments

Caroline K. didn’t have any experience as a caregiver when she first applied for a job at Help at Home in Columbus,…

100-year old client birthday celebration is example of strong client-caregiving bond

Shasta was a young student when she started working at Help at Home as a caregiver. Fast forward to 2022, she is…

Help at Home can help you find joy in your career

Malissa is an example of what career advancement can look like at Help at Home. She started as an administrative assistant at…

At Home Caregiving: A fulfilling career that helps people

For many people, one important part of a fulfilling career is feeling like your ideas make a difference. For the past five…

A 5-Year Memorial Day Tradition

Illinois caregiver Tricia B. didn’t know what to expect when she first started her career working in the caregiving field. In the…

Caregiving: The Career Choice that Makes a Difference

Being a caregiver is more than a job – it’s a career that really helps people. Let’s meet Arlona! She’s a Help…

Why Help at Home’s HealthyMATCH Program Gives Caregivers and Clients Peace of Mind

Caregiving can be a truly rewarding career. At the same time, the responsibility for someone else’s personal care needs is a responsibility…

A story about the real spirit of Christmas

Tina Hutson is an Area Director for Central Illinois. She has been working for Help at Home for 24 years. But she…

Celebrating Help at Home Great Days and Meaningful Moments

Each one of our Help at Home clients are special to us. And we’re excited to celebrate their Great Days and Meaningful…

A Shadow Box for Buried Treasures

Caregiving is a job. But it comes with opportunities to step beyond the usual role and do things that are extraordinary. Here’s…