Compassionate Support That Adapts as ALS Progresses in Elmhurst, IL and the Surrounding Areas

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, asks a great deal of a family. The disease progresses, needs change month to month, and the person living with it deserves to spend their energy on the people and moments that matter rather than on the mechanics of getting through the day. Homewatch CareGivers of Elmhurst provides ALS home care that grows with the diagnosis, from occasional help in the early stages to full-time support later on, always with dignity, patience and respect for the person's wishes.

Call (630) 448-7261 or contact us online to talk about ALS care at home.

Care That Changes as the Disease Does

ALS affects each person differently and on its own timeline. Some people first lose strength in their hands or legs. Others notice changes in speech or swallowing. Our care plans begin with a thorough in-home consultation and are reviewed frequently, because what worked last month may not be enough this month. We work closely with the family and the ALS clinic or neurology team so that home support keeps pace with the medical plan.

What ALS Home Care Includes

Non-medical in-home care from Homewatch CareGivers of Elmhurst commonly includes the following.

  • Help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting as strength declines
  • Safe transfers and repositioning to protect skin and prevent falls
  • Range of motion exercises and stretching as directed by the therapy team
  • Meal preparation that follows swallowing guidance, including soft and modified textures
  • Feeding assistance and hydration reminders
  • Medication reminders on a consistent schedule
  • Help using communication devices and adaptive equipment
  • Light housekeeping, laundry and errands so the household keeps running
  • Transportation to clinic visits and appointments
  • Companionship, conversation and presence, which matter more as mobility narrows
  • Observation and prompt reporting of changes in breathing, swallowing or comfort

Keeping the Person at the Center

A diagnosis does not change who someone is. Our team takes the time to learn a client's routines, preferences, sense of humor and priorities. Whether that means keeping up with the Cubs, sitting outside in Wilder Park on a nice afternoon or simply having a quiet morning at home, care is built around the life the person wants to keep living.

Support for the Whole Family

Spouses and adult children carrying ALS care on their own often reach exhaustion long before they admit it. Professional home care, even a few shifts a week, protects the caregiver's health and lets the relationship stay a relationship. As needs increase, Homewatch CareGivers of Elmhurst can provide overnight and 24 hour care so that nobody is on duty around the clock.

Working Alongside Hospice and Home Health

Many families combine our non-medical care with home health nursing, respiratory therapy and eventually hospice. We coordinate with those providers, follow the plan they set and handle the daily support that lets their visits focus on medical needs.

Let Us Carry Some of the Weight

ALS is heavy enough without carrying it alone. Homewatch CareGivers of Elmhurst provides ALS home care throughout Elmhurst, Lombard, Addison, Villa Park, Bensenville, Wood Dale, Itasca, Medinah and Oakbrook Terrace. Call (630) 448-7261 or complete our online form to schedule a free in-home consultation.

If you or someone you love is seeking trustworthy home care, call (630) 448-7261 or complete our online form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Earlier than most families expect. Starting while needs are light lets the person build trust with the team before care becomes more hands-on, and it gives family caregivers relief before they burn out.

Our care is non-medical, so we do not manage ventilators, feeding tubes or other medical devices. We support the routines around them and work alongside the nurses and therapists who do.

Yes. Homewatch CareGivers of Elmhurst provides hourly, overnight and 24 hour home care depending on the stage of the disease and the family's needs.

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