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Home Care In Columbia, CT

Home Care Columbia, CT

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Clermont State Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Columbia, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Staff is great there a great place to work and call your workplace”

Babispyce S.
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“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor. When my mom was recently in the hospital, I knew it would not be possible for her to be completely on her own right away. She loves where she resides and enjoys all of the activities that are offered. My goal was to get her back into her apartment as soon as possible with the support she needed to increase her strength and return to her prior level of wellness she had before she went into the hospital. She was used to walking a couple miles a day. When I reached out to ABC I made it clear that my mom would need somebody who would be willing to walk with her in the morning, and in the evening enabling her to get back to her baseline. I would like to complement all of the staff at ABC who provided my mom such wonderful support after two weeks she returned to her baseline and remained in her apartment. She really enjoyed all of the staff that were with her , they were professional they encouraged her to walk, drink fluids, eat and were instrumental in assisting her to reach her prior level of independence. I would strongly recommend ABC to anybody who is in need of support for their loved one.”

Robin Y.
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“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking, decreased appetite, increased incontinence. (Part of the expected declining process per her Dr.) Tara has been wonderful in adapting to Mom’s changing needs as they develop and a very helpful partner in troubleshooting. brainstorming how to adapt to best support Mom. It’s also been helpful in my regular communication with Mom’s Dr, to let her know in detail what has come up and how we have approached. Thank you (again) for your talented staff!”

Jeremy H.
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“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding care to our aunt. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder family member in need. Also, the staff that helped to set up their services was outstanding as well. They made the decisions easy to understand with no hidden agenda. Thank you again to "ABC!"”

KEVIN M.
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“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”

Daniel S.
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“Caring for family can be difficult and challenging at times. It's so nice to know that Always Best Care Senior Services is there to help!”

Cathy K.
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“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and a joy to work with.”

Daniel S.
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“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as she would as her own mother. She treats me the way she would like to be treated. We are a good “team” together.”

Tracy H.
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“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family. My daughters feel she is truly a tremendous caregiver. They know I am in good hands. She acknowledges with commitment of my physical, emotional, and practical needs, my quality of life has excelled due to Diana’s help. I look forward to her presence everyday her attitude is exceptional, Diana comes to work daily with a smile on her face. She enters the front door, singing softly ready to work. She has never taken a day off, I have had many caregivers, but Diana is truly the best!”

Anne H.
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“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing but my mom’s best interest at heart. She continues to go above and beyond to care for my mom, and ensure anyone else who may be there also understands my mom’s needs. Tina has even gone so far to rearrange her schedule or give up her free time to stay with my mom to avoid her having someone that doesn’t know her. I can see that she genuinely cares for my mom, and treats her as if she was her own family member. That also goes both ways, my mom lights up when she sees Tina. We consider Tina part of our family.”

David L.
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“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's care. Kristine and Taylor are a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgable and had the answers to all our questions. They were able to help with all aspects of the care we needed. I highly recommend them.”

John S.
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“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and making sure they receive the best care available. Highly recommended!”

Greg G.
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“We needed some home care services for Dad who has dementia, and we made the right decision to trust ABC Senior Services for this support. Dad was lined up with a caregiver who was attentive and helpful, and she and Dad really hit it off. The management and administrative staff from ABC were also very effective and professional. You'll make a good decision to go with ABC Senior Services...”

Liam M.
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“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside her service area, she helped to find resources for us. Her commitment to providing outstanding care is only surpassed by her desire to help others. Thank you Kristine!”

Matt B.
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“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and her Team at Always Best Care are very caring and professional and exactly who you would want on your side if you have a loved one who needs help!”

Ann B.
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“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”

Kimberly O.
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“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and has an immense desire to help my father. Reliability is vital trait in Rosemary. When my father was in the hospital and came home she immediately wanted to be by his side. My father has come to rely and depend on Rosemary. She is always on time whether it is giving medication or administering food and often encourages my father and helps my father maintain his dignity”

Denise D.
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“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are short staffed. Due to our licensing, we can only have CNAs on the floor and Always Best Care has provided excellent CNAs every time we need some extra help. All of their CNAs have been helpful, willing to go above and beyond for our residents and we always have great responses from our own CNAs and supervisory staff. I am so thankful to Michelle and Wilda who will always staff a shift that I need, even if I call 30 minutes before the shift starts. You’ve been such a huge help!”

Kaytee S.
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“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad needed care following a diagnosis of dementia, I knew there wouldn’t be anyone better to call than them. The caregivers that have worked with my dad have been wonderful. They are true saints to my family, allowing us the knowledge that Dad is okay to stay at home. They have navigated all of the changes in his cognitive state with grace and kept my father’s dignity in place. He was always a very active man and the caregivers have managed to keep him active, even as his health declines.”

Belinda F.
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“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I received their information from a close friend of mine that also used their agency. My uncle was a very proud man and did not want help from anyone, including family. Taylor met with me and spent time getting to know the ins and outs of my uncle’s care as well as his personality. She asked about his background so that they could look for a caregiver with similar interests. Although he took a turn for the worse rather quickly, the short time care was provided was wonderful. Thank you for your help and compassion.”

Karel O.
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“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is able to get him talking about all aspects and experiences of his life. They go out regularly and she encourages my dad to participate in the activities put on by the community he lives in. They run errands, go out for meals, or go for a drive just to get a change of scenery. I was nervous at first about how my dad would take having a caregiver come in to help him, but he seems so happy and has great things to talk about after his time spent with his caregiver.”

Martin F.
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“Thank you, Kristine - I am very appreciative of the professional manner with which you and your organization operates. From the initial phone and in-person conversations with Taylor, to the ongoing support of my mother's care - it's been thorough, timely and well managed. I am also struck by how the home-health employees conduct themselves. They are reliable/responsive *and* responsible, and making every effort to work through the challenges day to day with my mother. Thanks for the great job you and your organization are doing. It means a lot to me, especially during this trying time! Best Regards”

Anna T.
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“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for all of your hard work and dedication to their clients. When my parents finally realized they needed help in their home, I chose ABC as the company I felt would be the best fit. Yes, we have had some ups and down, but when you paired Leah with my parents, it was truly a blessing. My parents love her. She genuinely cares for them and they speak highly of her work ethic. As my mom says, “she is too good to be true”. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your working with me to find the right fit. Well on our end, Leah fits like a glove and I hope she feels the same. She is a special person so I wanted to acknowledge her hard work and dedication to my parents. It makes me feel more at ease knowing there is someone coming to the home to properly care for them. Again I want to thank you all and encourage you to keep up the good work.”

Craig F.
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“My family provides the care to my mother 24/7, we called Always Best Care to provide respite care to my mom while we took some time to ourselves for a weekend. Mom’s caregiver, Gloria, was great and she had the perfect disposition to work with my mom. She was attentive and kept mom well fed and engaged during the time we were away. We would definitely call Always Best Care again when we need some time away.”

Brenda
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“The caregiver that helped my husband and I were so kind to us both, especially to my husband while I spent some time in the hospital and rehab. Our caregiver brought my husband to see me every day while I was at the hospital and at rehab, I knew he was in excellent hands and I could focus on getting stronger again.”

Heather R.
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“i really like my caregiver, Victor very much. Victor is a very patient and observant aide who knows when I need his help. I knew from the first day meeting him that we would get along very well.”

Johnson L.
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““I want to give a huge thank you for the care that Always Best Care provided over the last year and a half. They started out assisting just my dad since he was wheelchair bound and then began providing care to my mom as well who had advanced dementia. The two ladies that helped them both did an amazing job and gave me the confidence that they were being well cared for since I live on the other side of the country. Up to my dad’s passing, his caregivers were there for him to provide comfort and companionship while managing my mom’s emotions as well during the difficult time my dad had. Being a nurse myself and in the healthcare field for a while, I had high expectations which were exceeded by the caregivers and office staff of Always Best Care.”

harry B.
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“Both of Mom’s caregivers are exceptional. They are always professional, calm and extremely patient with my mom. They know how to keep her calm and to manage her anxiety. My whole family is very grateful, knowing that Mom is getting really competent care, great meals and friendly companionship. Thank you.”

Kathleen F.
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“My husband had care from Always Best Care until he passed away. Thankfully he is on his "next journey" and finally pain free, while he was here with us, his caregiver, Craig, did an amazing job caring for him and was here to help us from our first day of services. Craig always managed to get my husband to share stories from his time in the war that even I had not heard before. It was a great way to get to know more of my husband so his memory can continue with others around him.”

Beth F.
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“I am very pleased with the care that Craig gave to my husband. My husband enjoyed having another man to talk to instead of conversation only between him and I. Craig managed to keep him occupied and safe so that I could go and get some time to myself, allowing me peace of mind that my husband was in great hands”

Sonia T.
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“I hired Always Best Care to help my mom who was living with me at home. She was diagnosed with dementia and within 3 months she could hardly do much for herself anymore. I was able to continue working full time while my mom received care from Always Best Care. We had the same caregiver from day 1 and she was absolutely amazing. She kept everyone in the loop with any changes my mom experienced and the regular in person and phone check ins were a great added support to myself and my family. Thank you ABC for all the help and compassion that you showed my mom until her passing.”

Laura
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“They are very caring and easy to deal with. They work with the family and the patient to see that the patient has what is needed for their care. In all we had a good experience with Best Care.”

Elaine G.
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“Our caregiver is the absolute best, you all got lucky finding her.”

Bob G.
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“Anything from Always Best Care is good to have. The care from them has given me my life back. I wasn’t expecting a perfect match on the first caregiver, but Always Best Care did a very good job.”

Claudia B.
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“We have been using the services of ABC for almost three years, and I have worked personally with John, Kristine, Taylor, Michelle and Wilda, as well as the many wonderful caregivers who have attended to my mother’s needs with great care and attention. Throughout this time, my mother’s care needs have changed many times, and they have always been very responsive to any requests, including the directives of the hospice nurses that work in concert with all of them. Taylor and Michelle are incredibly diligent about keeping on top of issues that arise day-to-day, and running their questions and concerns by me. I remain a loyal customer to ABC because I feel that my mother is getting really great care, and will continue to see the warm, friendly faces she has come to know and trust today and every day. At 94 yrs old, my mother is quite dependent on the care providers for almost all her needs, and they always show up and make her feel safe and secure.”

Rachel C.
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“It has been a true pleasure working with you and your organization. You all demonstrate empathy and compassion in caring for frail elderly family members and insure distant families are comforted knowing you are there.”

Steve S.
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“Mom’s caregiver is a part of the family, we absolutely love her!”

Joe L.
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“Always Best Care has done a fantastic job in providing us with at-home care for my step-mother while we prepared for her transition to move permanently to a skilled nursing facility. With their help, she was able to spend a full six months at home before moving. We would not have been able to do it without them. All the caregivers we have met and used have been kind and attentive, frequently going the extra mile, whatever that may be on any given day. The office staff is friendly, empathetic and very diligent in keeping all parties informed of all aspects of day-to-day care. They are knowledgeable, respectful and efficient. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone who is looking for help in keeping their loved one at home for as long as possible.”

Sarah C.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Columbia, CT?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Columbia, CT

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Camp Columbia State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Kings Contrivance or visit Columbia Historic Preservation Society, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Columbia, CT

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Columbia, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your CT's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Columbia, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • The Pines at Columbia Assisted Living Community
  • Best Assisted Living Columbia - Luxury Senior Living Columbia SC & Senior Care South Carolina
  • Brookdale Columbia
  • Atria Forest Lake
  • SC Senior Living
  • Fairforest Grove Senior Living
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

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CT native Avery Brown looks to take another step after strong freshman year at Columbia: ‘Not satisfied’

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAvery Brown's freshman season at Columbia was rather impressive.The Beacon Falls product started all 29 of the Lions' games, led the team with 79 assists and was second in scoring at 9.7 points per game. He was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week twice and finished tied for most minutes played (30 mpg) among the league's rookies.And while Brown didn't wasn't named the Ivy's Rookie of the Year, he arguably had a better year than the guy who won it, Princeton's C...

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Avery Brown's freshman season at Columbia was rather impressive.

The Beacon Falls product started all 29 of the Lions' games, led the team with 79 assists and was second in scoring at 9.7 points per game. He was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week twice and finished tied for most minutes played (30 mpg) among the league's rookies.

And while Brown didn't wasn't named the Ivy's Rookie of the Year, he arguably had a better year than the guy who won it, Princeton's Caden Pierce, who averaged 8.2 points per game.

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But as far as Brown is concerned, his first season of Division I basketball could have been a lot better.

"A part of me is kind of not satisfied, in terms of my play," Brown said. "Obviously, it was a solid year, but I most definitely wanted to win a lot more games than we actually did. I’m excited for this year to act on that."

Indeed, Columbia stumbled to a 7-22 overall record and finished dead-least in the Ivy League at 2-12. Even an Ivy League season-opening, New Year's Eve win over eventual league tourney champ Yale wasn't enough to prevent the Lions from a difficult season.

“We lost a lot of games off immaturity and just having a young team, really," Brown reported. "We’d be in a game and then lose control in the last couple of minutes. I think this season, we’re going to change that and capitalize."

Indeed, Columbia returns its top seven scorers from last year's squad, including top scorer Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa. And Avery Brown, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound sophomore point guard, will be leading the way.

"I think I showed glimpses in certain games, flashes of what a complete player I can be (last season)," said Brown, who was born in Bridgeport, attended elementary school in New Haven and played for two years at Hamden Hall and one at Fairfield Prep before heading up to Northfield Mount Hermon. "And I think this year is really understanding myself and showing up every night, being consistently the player I can be. I think I can play with any guard in the country, so now it’s time to show it."

Jim Engles, Columbia's eighth-year head coach was impressed with what Brown did as a freshman and is also expecting a big jump from him this season.

"To be thrown into the situation that he was thrown into, to be able to compete at this level as well as he did as a freshman was really impressive," Engles said. "If you look at a lot of past teams, as guys go from freshman to sophomore year, you’re going to see a lot of improvement, from a physicality and stats standpoint.”

Engles added that he noticed Brown's frustration at times last season, either with his team's play or his own.

"As we went through the season, he definitely was disappointed. All freshmen come in, and it’s a huge jump ... You’re playing against really, really experienced kids who’ve played in 130 games. He hasn’t even practiced 100 times yet. So, I think his mindset was perfect for what it was, and he was able to used it as motivation this summer to continue to get better."

Of course, succeeding in Ivy League basketball is about more than just results on the floor. The challenges in the classroom can be daunting, though Brown has handled it swimmingly.

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"It’s really just what you want to get out of it academically, in terms of your major and what classes you take," he said. "It’s really up to the student-athlete to choose the route he wants to take. Me personally, it’s not too challenging."

And it's more than just academics. Certainly Columbia, located in New York City, is as much of a melting pot as any Ivy League school. And that becomes even more evident when world events spark controversy along political and cultural lines.

Recently, Columbia's campus was closed down amid protests over the Israel-Hamas War. Brown has encountered on-campus protests while walking to class or to practice. He hasn't gotten too involved, but he appreciates the many different viewpoints.

"You learn a lot," he reported. "Part of the reason why I came here was to network with people. When you get to know people, see who they are, hear from their backgrounds and cultures and upbringings, it’s most definitely interesting to hear from people from around the world."

Connecticut native Avery Brown when he committed to Columbia (left), flanked by his father, Antonio Jr. and his mother, Joy (right).

Brown got a taste of that this summer, when the team took a two-week European tour. The Lions won all four games they played, one in Switzerland, three in Italy, but that wasn't the most important thing. Rather, it was the team-bonding, coupled with the enrichment of seeing a different part of the world.

"It was a good experience, I loved it over there," Brown reported. "The culture, the people, the food, and just seeing a different style of basketball and competing against those teams out there ... a lot of stories were made, for sure."

Now, Avery Brown wants to add to his own personal story this season as Columbia's sophomore point guard.

"A lot of our success is going to be built around our point guard," Engles said. "Obviously, Avery embraces all the responsibility with what that is. He’s done a great job of coming back and really taking a next step. We’re excited to see how he’s able to start and finish out the year."

Added Brown: "I just really want to show I’m a complete player on both sides, (that) I can compete with the best of them. Just really show that my game has matured. I think it’s going to be a big leap of maturity, limiting the turnovers, being efficient in every category I can be. I want to lead the league in assists, steals. I feel offensively, we’ll take care of each other. And just being a great teammate and a great point guard."

Bobcat bites man in Columbia, officials say; two other close encounters reported

COLUMBIA — A bobcat bit a man and then aggressively approached his neighbor, who had to beat the growling, hissing animal before it left his garage, local and state officials and one of the residents involved said Tuesday.State and local animal control officials were searching for the possibly rabid wild cat, the town's administrator, Mark Walter, said.A state environmental conservation officer responded to the incident Friday morning, said Paul Copleman, spokesperson for the state Department of Energy and Environmental P...

COLUMBIA — A bobcat bit a man and then aggressively approached his neighbor, who had to beat the growling, hissing animal before it left his garage, local and state officials and one of the residents involved said Tuesday.

State and local animal control officials were searching for the possibly rabid wild cat, the town's administrator, Mark Walter, said.

A state environmental conservation officer responded to the incident Friday morning, said Paul Copleman, spokesperson for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The victim, who sought medical treatment, said the animal had been under his truck and attacked his leg when he approached the truck, Copleman said. The man kicked the animal off and returned to his house. The environmental conservation officer searched the area but could not find the animal, he said.

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The behavior suggests the animal is rabid, Copleman said, so anyone who sees a bobcat behaving erratically should call the local 911/Animal Control Officer and DEEP Dispatch at 860-324-3333.

A neighbor of the victim who was hauling a generator out of his garage due to a power failure said he heard screaming and soon after saw the bobcat near his own house. The 70-year-old man, who spoke on the condition that he not be identified, said he was on crutches due to a broken right ankle. The bobcat walked into the garage and approached within about 4 feet.

The man said he hit the animal 10 or 12 times with his crutches as he put weight on the broken ankle for the first time since October. The cat was growling, hissing, and swatting at the crutches as the man and his wife yelled at it. She threw a piece of plywood at the animal, and it sauntered away, the woman said.

"It was in no hurry," she said.

In another incident, Walter said, DEEP notified local animal control that a man walking a dog in Mono State Park reported a bobcat approached "uncomfortably close" Friday, prompting him to leave the park. Walter said he did not know if it was the same animal that bit the man on nearby Hunt Road. The town alerted residents about the attack via an email and on the town website and Facebook page.

Bobcat attacks are rare in Connecticut and usually are due to a sick animal. The cats typically steer clear of humans.

Considered a threat to livestock and game, bobcats were subject to a bounty in the state from 1935 to 1971. Since being named a protected species in 1972, the cats have been resurgent across Connecticut. A DEEP biologist estimated the statewide population in 2019 at 800 to 1,000.

Bobcats are adept at finding scrubby habitats, even in densely populated areas, where they hunt squirrels, rats, turkeys, rabbits, woodchucks and other prey. Their territory often includes wetlands and brushy areas, even along highways and rail lines.

In the first half of this year, nearly 2,500 bobcat sightings were reported to DEEP from just about every town in the state. People might not see them, but they are there, lurking in shadows, tall grasses and thick brush, waiting to pounce on prey, state wildlife biologist Jason Hawley told Hearst Connecticut Media in July.

Females grow to about 20 pounds, while males can weigh up to 35 pounds. The Columbia residents said the cat they confronted in their garage was on the larger side. Hawley said bobcats don’t hunt house pets, which is generally the work of coyotes.

Rabid bobcats, however, do come after pets and people. In January 2021, Southbury animal control reported that a rabid cat attacked two people and their dog. Officials said the dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations.

In the summer of 2020, a bobcat attacked a family’s dog in Preston, then entered their home, according to Fox61. When they were unable to get the bobcat out of the house, officials euthanized the animal. The bobcat tested positive for rabies, according to the Day of New London.

In December 2019, a 12-year-old boy in Fairfield was in his backyard when he was attacked by what was believed to be a bobcat. The animal ran into the woods after the boy suffered a minor finger scratch and a torn shirt, police said at the time.

In April 2019, a golfer at the Mohegan Sun golf course was injured by a bobcat. Officials said the bobcat also attacked a horse. The animal was euthanized and tested positive for rabies.

Nonprofit Aims to Help People With Disabilities Fill Void Left by Former Program Closure

A new equine therapy program could be coming to Connecticut. Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is being started by the former director of another program that shut down unexpectedly last fall.Horses lend us wings, a feeling Ryan Newman knows well.“My favorite is riding the trail,” he said.The 18-year-old with cerebral palsy started therapeutic riding when he was just 3 years old.“When he ...

A new equine therapy program could be coming to Connecticut. Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is being started by the former director of another program that shut down unexpectedly last fall.

Horses lend us wings, a feeling Ryan Newman knows well.

“My favorite is riding the trail,” he said.

The 18-year-old with cerebral palsy started therapeutic riding when he was just 3 years old.

“When he first started riding, he didn't want to touch the horse,” Dawn Noonan, Ryan’s mom, said. “After a year or two, we actually have a picture of him face-to-face, like nose-to-nose with the horse, actually it makes like a little heart. So many miracles happen at this barn.”

Nowadays, Ryan has no fear on a horse.

“I like trotting fast and feeding the horse,” he said.

Four-year-old Noah’s passion is also being out on the trail.

“He went on to do things like riding backwards, and standing up, and trotting,” Jeff Batulevitz, Noah’s dad, said. “Having him turn around and ride backwards was amazing.”

When Noah was 2, his parents discovered he was on the autism spectrum. They started equine therapy to help meet his needs.

“Riding for Noah really has helped with his focus,” Melissa Batulevitz, Noah’s mom, said.

Noah and Ryan first connected with horses at Camp Care, Inc. in Columbia, but that therapeutic riding program unexpectedly shut down in September.

“It's been a hard transition,” Jeff said. “We drove by the old site, and he covered up his face, and he actually started crying.”

Camp Care did not respond to NBC Connecticut’s inquiries about why the therapeutic riding program ended last year.

“We kind of suddenly were told that our former program was ending, full program with a waitlist, and we were just kind of surprised by it all,” Kirsten Robbie, Flying Free CEO, director and PATH instructor, said.

Now Robbie, former director of the Camp Care program, is trying to help riders get back on the horse, launching her own nonprofit called Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center.

“We are a nonprofit that supports people with special needs,” she said. “We have clients that are waiting to resume activities with us.”

The five horses and ponies that are part of the program are specifically trained to work with people with disabilities. Right now, there are 32 people waiting to ride with them again.

The horses are staying in two barns in Hebron temporarily. Two of the horses will need to leave one of those locations on Monday.

“The big missing piece to all of this is the farm,” Robbie said.

Flying Free is looking for a small barn with an outdoor arena. Until then, the program cannot get up and running.

Robbie said they have raised $40,000 since last September, but they will need a total of $75,000 before they can launch.

“By summertime, July 1, we really need to make a hard decision as to whether or not we're going to keep pushing for this or you know, call it a really good try, which I really hope we don't have to,” Robbie said.

Mary Latour, Flying Free vice chair who also volunteered with Camp Care’s equine therapy program for two decades, is fundraising alongside Robbie. She hopes not only to get the program off the ground, but ultimately expand, too.

“There is such a need for this,” Latour said. “We also were thinking about a Veterans Program. There's nothing like the healing power of horses.”

Ryan and Noah have not been able to ride for about six months now. Their parents said the time in equine therapy is crucial to their development.

“Right before we left, he was riding independently,” Noonan said about Ryan. “We're still trying at home to work on his trunk support and keep him maintain where he was, but it's been difficult.”

They hope to return soon, knowing a good horse can change your life.

“We really want to see this up and running,” Jeff said. “We're incredibly passionate about it, and we just know that it's going to be an amazing thing, not only for Noah, but for everyone else in the community as well.”

Robbie says once Flying Free is running, it will cost $150,000 to run annually. Participants pay privately or receive outside scholarships to ride in the 10-week programs.

To get started, they hope to lease a farm in northeast Connecticut, somewhere near Columbia and Hebron or spanning toward South Windsor. That is to keep the program accessible to their clients. Robbie said they want to eventually buy the farm.

While an outdoor arena is necessary, she hopes to ultimately also have an indoor arena to keep the program running year-round. If the farm does not already have one, the 501(c) (3) non-profit will need to fundraise roughly $200,000 to build one.

Flying Free is hosting a fundraising gala to try to reach its goal of raising a total of $75,000 by the summer. That formal dinner event is happening on Saturday, May 6 at The Barn at Roseland.

Tickets are available online, by calling 959-255-3405, or emailing [email protected]. More information is on the Facebook page for Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

The nonprofit is also accepting donations through PayPal and checks via mail: Flying Free TRC, Inc, PO Box 63, Woodstock, CT 06281.

From farm to ring, Connecticut fighter’s work ethic feeds her success

Listen to this articleMiddle school bullies sparked Stevie Coleman’s interest in boxing.Coleman grew up on a family farm in Eastern Connecticut and some boys at school called her something akin to a stupid hayseed.“I actually punched one of them,” she said.She told her father about it and he said she could vent her anger and defend herself by learning to box.Now at age 19, Coleman is an up and coming amateur fighter with a 7-3 record, a good jab and the drive to go far, her coach, Paul Cic...

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Middle school bullies sparked Stevie Coleman’s interest in boxing.

Coleman grew up on a family farm in Eastern Connecticut and some boys at school called her something akin to a stupid hayseed.

“I actually punched one of them,” she said.

She told her father about it and he said she could vent her anger and defend herself by learning to box.

Now at age 19, Coleman is an up and coming amateur fighter with a 7-3 record, a good jab and the drive to go far, her coach, Paul Cichon of Manchester Ring of Champions Society (ROCS), said.

“She’s got a lot going for her. She’s fast, strong, definitely determined,” Cichon said. “And she’s just a good person. She’s a beast when the bell rings, but when she gets out of the ring, she’s just a sweet person.”

The work ethic that Coleman absorbed on the farm has served her well in training, Cichon said. In stark contrast to many boxing wannabes whose interest dissolves when they see how hard they have to train, Stevie shows no signs of quitting, Cichon said.

“She’s just determined — that beats out skill,” he said. “She is determined to learn… and she’s fearless.”

Coleman has been feeding and watering animals from the age of five and showing her sheep and beef cows at up to 14 fairs a year. Her mom, Ivy Coleman, said the family still raises their own food and makes their own soap and bug repellent. It’s not a living — Ivy is a school custodian and Stevie’s father, Stephen Coleman, is a heavy equipment operator. But with their gardens and stock of laying hens, cattle, pigs, sheep and a goat named Charlie, the family tries to be as self reliant as possible, Ivy Coleman said.

Stevie attended local schools and graduated last year from Lyman Memorial High School in Lebanon, where she wrestled, ran track and played basketball, softball and soccer. She had hefted heavy sheep shears since she was little, her father said, and none of her high school hoops opponents could get the ball away from her.

Stephen Coleman had boxed a bit in his youth and he and a partner started a boxing club in Coleman’s barn in 1998. Stevie’s four brothers all learned to box in the hayloft gym.

So when Stevie said she would like to learn, Stephen Coleman said he told her, “Ok, let’s see how much you like it.” He gave her the basics and started her on a training regimen — jump-roping, bag work, running.

At first, Ivy Coleman said, she and her husband thought their daughter’s interest in the sport was just a phase, but Stevie kept at it.

“She just reshaped herself; she wants to be a fighter,” Ivy Coleman said.

“She fell in love with it,” Stephen Coleman said.

Stevie started formal training in Hartford at age 15 and about two months ago began working with Cichon at her father’s suggestion.

“It was like an instant connection,” she said. “He’s the real deal. He wouldn’t bull—- me.”

She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and fights in the 152-pound open class. Bouts have been on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Coleman said she will continue training and fighting with the goal of going professional at age 21. She also is due to complete the massage therapy program at the American Institute in West Hartford in September.

Asked if she is ever scared in the ring, Coleman said, “I really don’t get nervous. If you train hard, you don’t have to be worried.”

She sticks with the sport, in part because it provides “an escape from everything else.” When she’s in the ring, Coleman said, her focus is complete.

“She’s wicked tough,” Ivy Coleman said. “She’s a beautiful girl.”

Jesse Leavenworth can be reached at [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence to Predict Treatment Success from Early CT Scans

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the field of radiology as a tool to improve disease detection, diagnosis, and clinical care. The technology has the potential to assist clinicians by uncovering hidden information within imaging scans invisible to even the well-trained eye.In a paper(link is external and opens in a new window) published in JAMA Oncology, Columbia Uni...

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the field of radiology as a tool to improve disease detection, diagnosis, and clinical care. The technology has the potential to assist clinicians by uncovering hidden information within imaging scans invisible to even the well-trained eye.

In a paper(link is external and opens in a new window) published in JAMA Oncology, Columbia University researchers demonstrate that applying artificial intelligence to standard-of-care imaging can help predict how well immunotherapy will work for patients with melanoma. In particular, they developed a machine learning algorithm that analyzes a patient’s computed tomography (CT) scans and creates a biomarker – known as a radiomic signature – that correlates with patient outcome.

The signature used specific features of the tumor to determine with high accuracy whether a given individual’s disease would respond well to immunotherapy, remain stable, or continue to progress. The goal of immunotherapy, which has become a primary treatment for melanoma, is to stimulate a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer.

“We hope to take a patient early on who looks like they are not doing well on a given therapy because of their signature and enhance, change, or add another drug to the therapy,” says Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD, the James Picker Professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). “[The goal is to] really optimize an individualized cancer care for each patient in real time.”

Dr. Schwartz, a member of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), aims to expand the project with his colleagues to a variety of different tumor types — such as lung cancer, colon cancer, renal cancer, and prostate cancer — as well as other treatments beyond immunotherapy. The researchers wanted to start with a novel therapy and chose melanoma because of the recent, rapid adoption of immunotherapy for the disease.

Currently, clinicians rely almost entirely on tumor size to estimate the benefit of a therapy. Patients receive a baseline CT scan and then subsequent follow-up scans after treatment has begun. If the tumor shrinks, the treatment seems to be working, while growth implies that the patient’s disease is getting worse.

But this is not necessarily the case with immunotherapy, and studies have shown that tumor size and growth does not always correlate with overall survival.

“Most of the current response criteria were developed several decades ago to assess the response to systemic treatments like chemotherapy,” says the study’s first author Laurent Dercle, MD, PhD, an associate research scientist in the Department of Radiology at VP&S. “Immunotherapy has new patterns of response and progression, with some patients having a transitory increase in tumor size and then a response. Because of that, we needed to create new tools in order to predict treatment success.”

Biologically, tumors may evolve throughout the course of a patient’s disease in ways that are more complex than a measure of size alone can reflect. As an example of this, the researchers found that their machine learning algorithm worked best when it took not only tumor volume and growth into account, but also tumor spatial heterogeneity, or the non-uniform distribution of cancer cells across disease sites, and texture, which looks at the variation of pixel intensities across the tumor CT image.

The researchers validated the algorithm on data from 287 patients with advanced melanoma who participated in the KEYNOTE-002(link is external and opens in a new window) and KEYNOTE-006(link is external and opens in a new window) multicenter clinical trials, which administered the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The radiomic signature, which used CT images obtained at baseline and 3-month follow-up, was able to estimate overall survival at 6 months with a high degree of accuracy. In fact, it outperformed the standard method based on tumor diameter, known as Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1 (RECIST 1.1), which is commonly used in clinical trials to assess treatment efficacy.

“The field of radiology and imaging in general has never been more exciting with this artificial intelligence revolution,” says Dr. Schwartz. “We’ve always looked at advances in terms of new machines, new tracers, and things like this. But this gives us an opportunity to optimize the information that we have from all of our imaging modalities to speed diagnosis, to become more accurate and precise, and give patients more effective treatments.”

The paper is titled “Early Readout on Overall Survival of Patients With Melanoma Treated With Immunotherapy Using a Novel Imaging Analysis(link is external and opens in a new window)

All authors: Laurent Dercle (Columbia), Binsheng Zhao (Columbia), Mithat Gönen (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-MSKCC), Chaya S. Moskowitz (MSKCC), Ahmed Firas (Columbia), Volkan Beylergil (Columbia), Dana E. Connors (National Institutes of Health), Hao Yang (Columbia), Lin Lu (Columbia), Tito Fojo (Columbia), Richard Carvajal (Columbia), Sanja Karovic (Inova Center for Personalized Health and Schar Cancer Institute), Michael L. Maitland (University of Virginia Cancer Center), Gregory V. Goldmacher (Merck & Co, Inc.), Geoffrey R. Oxnard (Dana Farber Cancer Institute), Michael A. Postow (MSKCC and Weill Cornell), and Lawrence H. Schwartz (Columbia).

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