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Home Care In Hartford, CT

Home Care Hartford, 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 Connecticut's Old State House 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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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 Riverside 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 Capital Grille or visit Isham-Terry House, 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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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 Retreat Assisted Living
  • Avery Heights
  • Brookdale West Hartford
  • Jefferson County Assisted Living
  • Holiday Retirement - Senior Independent Living & Retirement Community
  • Church Homes, Inc.
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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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Former Goodyear Tire in Hartford could become cannabis retailer if given a special permit

HARTFORD — Right off the highway, around the corner from Dunkin' Park, and down the road from Xfinity Theater, plans for a cannabis retailer are in the works in Hartford.The cannabis company Let's Grow Hartford is seeking a special permit to open up shop on Market Street un...

HARTFORD — Right off the highway, around the corner from Dunkin' Park, and down the road from Xfinity Theater, plans for a cannabis retailer are in the works in Hartford.

The cannabis company Let's Grow Hartford is seeking a special permit to open up shop on Market Street under the name 306 Market Street LLC. The LLC, which lists LAZ Parking CEO Alan Lazowski as principal, is looking to occupy the approximately 14,700-square-foot building on the corner of Market and Pleasant streets. Previously the building was home to Goodyear Tire and Service.

"The location is really part of our thesis, the visibility," Let's Grow Hartford CEO David Salinas said.

Salinas said Lazowski is involved with the project as an investor and not as part of his LAZ business.

Salinas is working with Janice Flemming-Butler, a Hartford native and lobbyist, on the project as partners. The two previously planned to create a "campus" in Hartford comprised of multiple types of cannabis businesses.

However, Salinas said at this point the idea of the campus is "no longer an option" because of real estate and regulatory constraints. Let's Grow Hartford will instead have locations across the state with a "flagship" location in Hartford, assuming the special permit is approved.

"So we have a vertical license, which allows us to do everything from seed to home," Salinas said. "So we have delivery, seed cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and delivery. The businesses will be spread out throughout the state."

The structure currently occupying the building would be divided into retail space, an area for shipping and receiving, and a warehouse to hold the product they plan to sell, according to the special permit application. The parking area will be repaved with a total of 23 spots. In total, the lot is 31,980 square feet.

The LAZ Parking lots surrounding the location often used for Dunkin' Park and Xfinity will not change.

The special permit would allow the company to operate a cannabis retail location, but does not involve a zone change, according to the application. The application was tabled at a Jan. 23 meeting until the Feb. 9 meeting because of technical difficulties with the virtual meeting platform.

On the special permit application, 306 Market Street LLC lists Scott Consoli, a partner at Consoli Bartolan Law Group, as its attorney. Like LAZ Parking, Consoli's law firm is located inside the Gold Building in downtown Hartford. Consoli did not respond to requests for comment.

Salinas said the business model will be focused on "convenience and experience." He said the vertical business will allow them to offer a wide variety of products.

Hartford is already home to cannabis retailers Higher Collective and Curaleaf.

Let's Grow Hartford is a social equity joint venture, so leading up to the launch, the group has held "house party" discussions with residents about the needs of the community and has partnered with local groups supporting youth. They're also planning to give back to the community in the form of over 100 jobs across the state.

"It's a very robust, serious industry," Salinas said. "And it needs to be treated with the respect of that as well, which is that it is an economic driver now."

Rains wash away some progress on flood relief, but efforts continue

Nikeda Parkes’ house in Hartford’s North End floods routinely in heavy weather.But Parkes received $41,000 through a program designed to provide flooding relief to Hartford residents, and just last week, a contractor put down a layer of sand and topsoil to level off her backyard.Monday’s rains washed it all away.“My house is literally like it’s on an island … What’s going to happen now? They’ll have to redo it, but am I going to have to apply again or not fix something els...

Nikeda Parkes’ house in Hartford’s North End floods routinely in heavy weather.

But Parkes received $41,000 through a program designed to provide flooding relief to Hartford residents, and just last week, a contractor put down a layer of sand and topsoil to level off her backyard.

Monday’s rains washed it all away.

“My house is literally like it’s on an island … What’s going to happen now? They’ll have to redo it, but am I going to have to apply again or not fix something else now?” Parkes said.

Unanticipated situations like Parkes’ haven’t been uncommon as the $5 million Hartford Flood Compensation pilot program has gotten underway, officials said. The state has already distributed more than $750,000 to residents of Hartford’s North End, but some people are already seeking changes to the program.

The program is designed to provide direct flood relief to North End residents. It was a piece of the $170 million project that Gov. Ned Lamont, federal and state officials announced last summer to deal with systemic flooding issues in the city’s North End.

[RELATED: Hartford’s North End flooding woes to be addressed with $170M]

Residents started applying for funding as of Sept. 1, after Lamont appointed Gary Rhule to be the administrator of the fund, along with State Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s office.

Parkes has been approved to get a new driveway and to fix some of the floors in her home that suffered water damage when flooding has occurred.

Scanlon said Monday that “the beauty of this program is that we were essentially given a blank canvas by the legislature and asked to design something that’s pretty unprecedented.”

“We are learning as we go what the most challenging aspects of this flooding problem are. And so while there is money in the pipeline, that we announced at Nikeda’s house, ironically, to fix the underlying problem, those fixes don’t happen overnight,” Scanlon said.

“So for homeowners that have been awarded a grant but then also experienced subsequent damage, we are going to recommend that they do apply a second time and we’ll sort of put them at the back of the queue to just to make sure that we’re getting through round one, everybody for the first time, but certainly happy to consider other applicants for damage.”

The fund started with $5 million, but state legislators have promised that more funding will be provided for the pilot program if needed.

[RELATED: Hartford’s North End floods a week after $170M project announced]

Of the 327 applications Rhule reviewed since he was appointed to administer the fund, 267 have been ruled eligible to receive funding from the state program, records show.

Once an application gets initial approval, the resident must make an appointment with one of the three companies hired to review the applications and place a monetary value on them before sending it back to Rhule for final approval.

Csejka said that 43 of the 67 residents whose final applications have been approved by Rhule have been paid.

Scanlon said that his office has gotten the program off the ground faster than required by state legislators, who set a Jan. 1 start date.

“So I heard, from the second that I started working on this issue, that people needed help now. And we’ve done everything we could to get that help out to as many people as quickly as possible,” Scanlon said.

But some residents and North End activists are already seeking changes to the program. They sent a letter to Speaker of the House Matt Ritter with a list of changes, including adding more money and changing the eligibility requirements, which now exclude anyone who is not a Hartford resident.

“Connecticut public officials have repeatedly stated that the HFC program was for everyone in the community who experienced harm by flooding or sewage overflows. Unfortunately, many Hartford residents and business owners could be left out of the program unless significant changes are made to the legislation,” the letter said.

Among the changes they seek: Open the fund to business owners, particularly along Albany Avenue, who live out of town. Even though they are Hartford taxpayers, they are not eligible for the current program because they aren’t city residents.

Another recommendation is to mirror the program to one the state set up years ago to assist residents in Eastern Connecticut who had crumbling foundations. Currently, residents who receive the HFC funds are required to pay taxes on it.

“Structuring the program like the Crumbling Foundations program that was set up by the Connecticut legislature in 2017 would resolve this concern. The Crumbling Foundations program sends programmatic funds directly to the contractor, which would avoid the tax liability issues that currently exist with the current structure of the HFC program,” the letter said.

Scanlon said he has heard the concern about business owners not being eligible, and he has encouraged them to apply for funding.

“This process sort of serves as almost like a needs assessment, right? Nobody really knew how large of a problem this truly was, and we were never really going to know until we began taking applications,” Scanlon said. “So we’ve gotten 327 applications in about a three-month period, and some of them have come from businesses that are not eligible as of today. But we wanted to see what’s the scope of that problem was, and that can be changed.”

Scanlon said there are always tweaks that can be made to a new program.

“We are getting substantial relief to people who’ve been waiting for it for a long time, and so the feedback that I get is of immense elation that somebody’s finally cared about a problem that they’ve been feeling ignored on for a very long time,” Scanlon said.

For Alice Nance, the flooding and raw sewage backing up into her basement has caused immense problems in her Cornwall Street home for as long as she can remember.

Nance said she has lost all of her furniture and a washer and dryer, and her furnace no longer works properly because of flooding and raw sewage backing up into her basement.

She has submitted her application but is still waiting.

“I need to fix the sink holes in my yard and have a pipe installed to drain the water off my property,” Nance said, adding that a friend installed a hose to help with the drainage from the basement, but with storms like the one over the weekend, it’s not enough.

“I’m trying to get this money and get the work done and get it done before it gets too bad,” Nance said.

Dave does in-depth investigative reporting for CT Mirror. His work focuses on government accountability including financial oversight, abuse of power, corruption, safety monitoring, and compliance with law. Before joining CT Mirror Altimari spent 23 years at the Hartford Courant breaking some of the state’s biggest, most impactful investigative stories.

As INSA’s first CT cannabis dispensary nears opening, Hartford residents flag accessibility concerns

HARTFORD — It was the tunes piped into the store that made Tatiana Hilerio feel at home, the kind of music she has heard all her life growing up in Hartford.“I can connect to this,” Hilerio said, recalling a visit to the new Higher Collective cannabis retail store in the city’s Parkville neighborhood. “I feel seen.”Hilerio an...

HARTFORD — It was the tunes piped into the store that made Tatiana Hilerio feel at home, the kind of music she has heard all her life growing up in Hartford.

“I can connect to this,” Hilerio said, recalling a visit to the new Higher Collective cannabis retail store in the city’s Parkville neighborhood. “I feel seen.”

Hilerio and a handful of other Hartford residents spoke Monday at a community meeting on the city’s next planned dispensary, the INSA cannabis retail store taking shape at 167 Brainard Road in the South Meadows district.

That outlet is in the final stages of state approvals and is expected to open in a month or so, said Daniel Sarver, senior business development manager for INSA, which is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Located in the former Restoration Lighting Gallery building, the Brainard Road store appears complete but had no signage as of earlier this month.

INSA plans to hire between 20 to 25 people to work at the Brainard Road store and has committed to making sure at least 51 percent of its staff lives in Hartford, said Nick Amanti, associate general counsel for the company.

Work has also started on an INSA cannabis grow facility adjacent to the new store, the 5.2-acre site of the former USS Chowder Pot IV restaurant. The cannabis company intends to convert and expand the restaurant building into a grow operation of up to 84,000 square feet.

An INSA dispensary is also planned for New Haven’s Long Wharf area, with an opening expected for later in the year, Sarver said.

Recent supply issues affecting cannabis flower in the state should be resolved before the Hartford store opens, Sarver said. “There's just some shortages now because the demand is so high, and there's not a ton of cultivators on line,” he said. “We expect that the problems will start to improve.”

Most of the would-be customers at Monday’s meeting at Hartford’s Lyceum Conference Center had visited INSA’s Springfield store and praised the company’s wide selection of products and commitment to educating users about cannabis.

INSA, which takes its name from a combination of the indica and sativa strains of the cannabis plant, prides itself on its appeal to working-class customers, Amanti said. The company held an initial community meeting in Hartford in July and plans one more before the store opening.

“We're in business to make your days better,” Amanti said. “The cannabis consumer comes first, from all walks of life.”

“It sounds really great but our folks often get left behind,” said Kelly Kirkley-Bey, a former Hartford city official who asked the company to ensure that its products were affordable and community members were represented on the staff.

Access to the new INSA store will be a challenge because of the lack of bus stops in the Brainard Road area, said Maylin Juarez, a Hartford cannabis customer who spoke at the meeting. The industrial district also lacks sidewalks, she added.

“Most people my age aren’t buying from dispensaries, to be honest,” Juarez said. “That’s not just about prices, that’s also accessibility.”

Spanish-speaking staff are also vital to make Hartford residents feel welcome in a cannabis store, Hilerio said, along with programs to help educate residents of all ages on the potential benefits of cannabis use.

“You really have to make sure that you’re really listening to the community, really learning the community,” Hilerio said.

East Hartford's new mayor, its youngest and first mayor of color, wants to shed 'poor community' label

EAST HARTFORD — As East Hartford's youngest mayor and its first mayor of color, 32-year-old Connor Martin is ready to put what he sees as his unique vision to work to try and revitalize the town.Martin, who was former Mayor Mike Walsh's Chief of Staff, officially became East Hartford's mayor Monday morning. Surrounded by his family, friends and public supporters, Martin wa...

EAST HARTFORD — As East Hartford's youngest mayor and its first mayor of color, 32-year-old Connor Martin is ready to put what he sees as his unique vision to work to try and revitalize the town.

Martin, who was former Mayor Mike Walsh's Chief of Staff, officially became East Hartford's mayor Monday morning. Surrounded by his family, friends and public supporters, Martin was sworn in by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz at the town's Cultural Community Center.

"I'm just filled with joy, so appreciative of all the people that showed up today," Martin said. "I wasn't expecting this many people, but I think it speaks to the support that I'll have as mayor, and hopefully these people won't let me fail."

One of the new mayor's top priorities is to change the economic realities for its residents, and along with it the economic perception of the town as a whole.

"We're no longer going to be this blue collar town, this poor community that we get labeled as," Martin said.

"We have to start raising the household median income, bring in revenue through economic development, and bring in retail, entertainment, shopping," Martin added. "We want to give residents a reason to spend their money in East Hartford."

Walsh's somewhat sudden decision not to seek another term may have surprised some, but Martin's decision to quickly opt to run for the position wasn't a surprise to at least one person.

Martin's fiance, Beatrice Alicea, said that ever since 2018 when she and Martin began their relationship — when Martin was running for Town Council in East Hartford — Martin had plans to be mayor.

She said that Martin texted her that they needed to talk after Walsh told him that he would not be seeking re-election.

"I wanted to support him on this," Alicea said. "It was just taking a leap of faith. We didn't know what campaigning was going to look like, if and when he won. We're overwhelmed with gratitude."

Martin announced Monday that taking over his previous role as chief of staff would be Communications Specialist Ekaterine Tchelidze.

This was not a surprise to Tchelidze, but rather a secret she had to keep until now. She said Martin told her in September that if he won the mayoral election, he would like her to be his chief of staff.

"I started in East Hartford in May 2018," Tchelidze said. "I'm very excited to continue serving our community. East Hartford has a bright future, and we have amazing goals. I'm very excited to be a part of the team to help make those goals a reality."

Martin also assured his supporters that they can expect the town staff to prioritize them, as they work for the residents.

"Coming as chief of staff, I see the cracks in our foundation, I get to see the lapse in customer service," Martin said. "I wanted to send a reminder to everybody that as you work here in East Hartford, you work on behalf of our residents. They are our number one customer, number one priority. Their satisfaction is our number one goal. You need to come into this place everyday at 8:30 a.m. with that mindset, and you need to leave it with that same mindset."

Martin said that first on his mayoral to-do list is to meet with directors, and prep for the annual town hall where he will meet with residents to share his vision for the town.

Martin said that some of the vision includes the construction of apartments where the Showcase Cinemas movie theater used to be, which will take place in the early 2024, and the redevelopment of the Church Corners Inn, which should also begin in spring.

Martin said that being East Hartford's youngest mayor is monumental to him, and he is up for the challenge, but he has encountered people who are wary of him being a young mayor.

"I remind everybody that I've been doing this work with Mayor Mike, and before that on the Town Council here in East Hartford, so I know this local government, I know the projects," Martin said. "I have a masters degree in management and leadership, and over 12 years of management experience."

Martin said that while he sees his new role as mayor as bringing in a new generation to politics, he is not pushing the older generation aside.

"At the end of the day I tell the older generation this, that I still need you. I need you to show me the mistakes that were made in the past, and help make my generation not make those same mistakes in the future," Martin said. "I don't want the older generation to go away, and my mayoralship does not signal any of that. It signals a renewed partnership between two different generations who are both in the same workplace looking to move East Hartford forward, and we have to do that together. We need that, and we need their guidance."

WeHa Hosting Well-Known Comic To Teach Comedy

The Playhouse Theatre Academy in West Hartford is seeking registrants for a March class on comedy, courtesy of a nationally known comic.Patch StaffPlayhouse Theatre AcademyWEST HARTFORD, CT — Whether mulling a bid to be a stand-up comic or just hoping to be the life of the party someday, there's a class in West Hartford for you.The Playhouse Theatre Academy, which is operated by the Playhouse on Park theater group in town, ...

The Playhouse Theatre Academy in West Hartford is seeking registrants for a March class on comedy, courtesy of a nationally known comic.

Patch Staff

Playhouse Theatre Academy

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Whether mulling a bid to be a stand-up comic or just hoping to be the life of the party someday, there's a class in West Hartford for you.

The Playhouse Theatre Academy, which is operated by the Playhouse on Park theater group in town, is hosting stand-up comic Lisa Lampanelli to teach a one-day comedy workshop in West Hartford in March.

And space is limited, so sign up ASAP.

The program is called "Finding Your Funny Voice" and it will be offered at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford on Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Lampanelli will give students the basic building blocks of a standup comedy/storytelling performance and help them find what they’re meant to talk about onstage.

She’ll also give participants an inside look at the ins and outs of show business and the comedy life, and give invaluable advice for offstage and onstage behavior.

As a result of the class, participants will have the tools they need to develop a five-minute set that they can perform at a standup comedy or storytelling night.

All participants in this Comedy Workshop will be given a free ticket to the Playhouse on Park Comedy Night in the evening.

The class is for ages 18 and up and is strictly limited to 25 participants. For pricing info and to register, visit www.PlayhouseTheatreAcademy.org. For more information, visit www.PlayhouseTheatreAcademy.org or call 860-523-5900 x16. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford.

For more information on Lisa Lampanelli, click on this link.

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