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Home Care In Unionville, CT

Home Care Unionville, 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 Unionville Museum 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 Unionville, 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 Unionville, 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 Unionville, 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 Suburban 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

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 Unionville Family Restaurant or visit Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical 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 Unionville, 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 Unionville, 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 Unionville, 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:

  • Farmington Senior Center
  • Anthology of Farmington
  • Brookdale Gables Farmington
  • New Horizons Village
  • Farmington Station Senior Living
  • Utopia Assisted 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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After mild winter, Connecticut seeing a lot more hungry wildlife — including moose

Humans like mild winters. Animals do, too. They are more likely to survive a temperate season than a cold one. So if Connecticut humans notice that their local wildlife is more visible and lively than usual right now, they’re right.The recent string of hot days — reaching up to the 90s in the past week, unusual for April in Connecticut — made sightings of frisky woodland creatures even more common.“A lot of things that were hibernating are active, already out and about. There is a really high level of ac...

Humans like mild winters. Animals do, too. They are more likely to survive a temperate season than a cold one. So if Connecticut humans notice that their local wildlife is more visible and lively than usual right now, they’re right.

The recent string of hot days — reaching up to the 90s in the past week, unusual for April in Connecticut — made sightings of frisky woodland creatures even more common.

“A lot of things that were hibernating are active, already out and about. There is a really high level of activity,” said Jenny Dickson of the Wildlife Division of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

“Animals are trying right now to find food to put on weight, or trying to set up territories and find mates. They are making themselves very obvious to everyone, not just to other foxes or other killdeer,” Dickson said.

It isn’t just animals who are out in abundance. Humans are, too, enjoying the warm weather with outdoor activities, often with their school-aged kids during spring break. More people outside naturally leads to more animal sightings.

“Warm weather makes it all seem more obvious and abundant to us,” she said. “When you’re outside paying attention to things it increases the likelihood that you’ll see things.”

The usual suspects of Connecticut’s animal kingdom are enjoying the sunshine: bears, deer, rabbits, bobcats, foxes, fishers, shrews, snakes, raccoons, coyotes, rodents and birds.

Increasingly, moose are part of the state’s zoological mix.

The DEEP issued a warning on Thursday for motorists to be on the lookout for New England’s largest land mammal, after a moose was spotted within five miles of I-91 in East Granby.

“Though Connecticut’s moose population is small (about 100 individuals), moose can pose a serious threat to public safety if they wander onto roadways,” the DEEP news release states. “During this time of year young moose may be dispersing long distances in search of new areas to occupy, making them more of a public safety concern.”

Moose, deer and bear collisions with vehicles should be reported to DEEP at 860-424-3333.

Away from roads, Dickson said close encounters between humans and animals can be avoided and far-away encounters can be fun reminders we live in a state full of natural wonders.

“An animal walking through your backyard minding its own business is something to enjoy and appreciate. Connecticut has an amazing diversity of wildlife. We get to see it. It’s a cool experience,” she said.

If a person wants to keep wildlife at a distance from houses and pets, there are strategies. Most of them center around food, which all animals are searching for constantly.

“Bring bird feeders in for the season. Don’t put the trash out until collection day. Don’t store pet food outdoors. Don’t put food on the ground. If you scatter corn for birds and squirrels, it may attract bears and coyotes,” Dickson said.

Most creatures aren’t strong enough to break a screen. But bears are. If a bear smells food through a screen door, it might come into the kitchen. One did last year in West Hartford, when a homeowner left marshmallows and crackers on the counter. The bear came back the next day, wanting more.

“If bears want in, they will get in,” Dickson said.

There were 67 bear home entries in Connecticut last year, and two attacks, according to DEEP. Bears have become so numerous in the state that an annual bear hunt was proposed in a bill in the state General Assembly. The bear hunt idea was nixed by the Environment Committee.

Also last year, a bear became an Instagram star after he was found hibernating under a porch in Plainville. Many human families would find that more unsettling than Marty’s family did. There are strategies to stop that from happening, too.

“When managing backyards, it’s always important to look at places where animals could crawl, under a shed, under a deck,” Dickson said. “To keep them out, make sure you have tight fencing put up around those spaces.”

When walking a pet outside, the pet is safest on a leash in case of a wildlife encounter.

“Make sure the animal is aware you’re there. Then get yourself and your pet to safety,” Dickson said. “Animals think of each other in different terms than we think of them. They have instinctive reactions to one another that can cause problems sometimes.”

People who see wildlife and want to report it for DEEP records, can visit the DEEP website.

Susan Dunne can be reached at [email protected].

First Indian restaurant in this CT town will be ‘quite popular,’ official predicts and tells us why

Farmington will soon have its first Indian Restaurant and the town’s economic development director already predicts the eatery will be a hit.Director Rose Ponte said she’s received many calls through the years from people looking for Indian cuisine.Part of her success prediction is because the main man behind the project is Neeraj Goyal, owner of the town’s Annpurna Indian Farmers’ Market, who has, “already shown...

Farmington will soon have its first Indian Restaurant and the town’s economic development director already predicts the eatery will be a hit.

Director Rose Ponte said she’s received many calls through the years from people looking for Indian cuisine.

Part of her success prediction is because the main man behind the project is Neeraj Goyal, owner of the town’s Annpurna Indian Farmers’ Market, who has, “already shown he’s a good businessman,” Ponte said.

“I think it’s such a wonderful addition to the Farmington community,” she said. “I think it’s going to be quite popular.”

Flavors of Nawab Farmington will open a 55 Mill St. sometime between June 26 and July 1 in the own’s Unionville area, said Goyal.

Goyal, who will manage the restaurant has three business partners. One of them, Mohammed Fayazubbin owns Flavors of Nawab in Ellington.

Goyal said there is a substantial Indian population in the area and there was a need for a restaurant.

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The bar area of Flavors of Nawab Farmington, the new Indian restaurant in Unionville on Thursday, June 22, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

He expects people of all ethnicities will love the cuisine that represents both northern and southern India.

The menu is extensive and includes vegetarian, lamb, seafood and chicken entrees along with kebabs, desserts.

“Well try to carry everything,” he said.

The 4,000-square-foot space has a dining room and patio event room and large bar, he said.

Goyal said business is great a the farmer’s market, which attracts customers from beyond Farmington.

The restaurant will bring its own kind of joy to Goyal.

“To see people enjoy eating, having fun,” he said when asked what he likes about the new business.

Ponte said Goyal’s Annpurna Indian Farmers’ Market has great customers, service and products.

Goyal, originally from Punjab and from a family who farmed in the region for generations, said he’ll split his time between the restaurant and store while his wife, Priyanka, concentrates on the market.

Annpurna Indian Farmers’ Market, 6 Park Pond Place, opened Sept. 20, offering essentials for Indian cooking and more.

The Goyals relocated their Indian grocery from Wethersfield, where it was for three years, to the Unionville section of Farmington, where they live.

New Coffee Shop To Open Near Farmington Hiking Trail

FARMINGTON, CT — Farmington trail walkers may no longer be able to get fresh smoothies for their walks near 17 Depot Place, but they will soon be able to grab a cup of java.The Farmington Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a sign application for the property at 17 Depot Place, which will soon become the Daily Grind coffee and bagel café.The site last was the ...

FARMINGTON, CT — Farmington trail walkers may no longer be able to get fresh smoothies for their walks near 17 Depot Place, but they will soon be able to grab a cup of java.

The Farmington Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a sign application for the property at 17 Depot Place, which will soon become the Daily Grind coffee and bagel café.

The site last was the "On the Go Smoothie Café," but that business shut down in October 2022 following inflation, supply chain and post-pandemic economic struggles that afflicted nearly every eatery in the country.

Hoping to open his coffee place in September, Evan Parsons, owner of the Daily Grind, went before the PZC last week regarding the sign application, which will be for three signs that will go up at the establishment.

The signs, as well as the use at 17 Depot Place, conform with the town's zoning regulations for that location.

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Parsons said one would be above the door, one on the road and another on the side of the building.

There are no plans to illuminate the signage at the Daily Grind.

Parsons said his signs will be the same size as those with the smoothie place.

"It's about the same size as the one that is previous. We're just trying to match the same sizes just to keep things simple," Parsons said.

With minimal discussion, the PZC easily said "yes" to the sign application, which helps in filling that once-vacant storefront in town.

The location's proximity to the Rails to Trails walking/hiking/biking trail in Unionville's center made that site a popular place for hikers/bikers/runners.

And when the Daily Grind does open, it might expect Farmington PZC Chairperson Inez St. James to be among the first customers. Said St. James after the PZC approved the signage: "Thanks for coming in. I appreciate it. I can't wait to stop in."

For the minutes of the July 17 Farmington Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, click on this link.

Farmington and Unionville could be CT's next cultural districts

Town officials in Farmington are looking to increase economic development and tourism in the community. In doing so, they are looking to get Famrington and Unionville designated as formal cultural districts.The state defines a cultural district as a specific walkable area that acts as a center of cultural activities, including cultural and artistic facilities with for profit and nonprofit assets....

Town officials in Farmington are looking to increase economic development and tourism in the community. In doing so, they are looking to get Famrington and Unionville designated as formal cultural districts.

The state defines a cultural district as a specific walkable area that acts as a center of cultural activities, including cultural and artistic facilities with for profit and nonprofit assets.

Legislation passed in 2019 created Connecticut’s cultural district program, in which the state economically supports eligible municipalities. More specifically, the Department of Economic and Community Development invests in these districts through tourism promotion and marketing, according to the website.

But even after meeting the state’s criteria, there are many steps a town must take before earning the title.

And in a unanimous vote that brings the town one step closer to a cultural district designation, the Farmington Town Council approved a resolution to authorize the Economic Development Commission to submit an application to establish a Farmington and Unionville cultural district at the July 11 meeting.

Many council members expressed support and excitement for the districts, emphasizing all the advantages for the town and its residents and referencing the other established cultural districts in the state.

The state’s first cultural district was approved in Ridgefield in 2021, and Farmington Economic Development Director Rose Ponte said at the meeting that officials are seeing more and more applications come in from municipalities across the state.

In this region, Bristol and Wethersfield have been approved, and Bloomfield is in the process of applying, she said.

“I think once COVID was behind them, more towns are getting back to the business of doing innovative initiatives,” Ponte said.

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Town Manager Kathleen Blonski also said she thought it was a great idea, and from what she’d gathered at town meetings in the months since this project had been proposed, community members felt the same way.

And there are many other benefits of cultural districts, including giving a distinct character to the community, improving the quality of life for residents, attracting new residents and businesses to town, drives economic growth and expands tax base, promotes tourism and increases visitation to town and supports local arts and cultural attractions, she said at the meeting.

Councilman Keith Vibert said he liked that there would be two separate districts for Farmington and Unionville.

The original plan was to have one combined cultural district for both historic centers, Ponte said. But after consulting with other community members, they decided that two separate districts would be best in terms of walkability and maximizing economic growth.

Vibert said that he thought long-term residents of Unionville would really appreciate that distinction. “There is a separate unique history to Unionville, and it’s a separate sort of vibe than the center of Farmington,” he said.

Now that the resolution is approved, the next steps for the town are to submit a letter of intent to the Greater Hartford Arts Council, appoint the Cultural District Advisory subcommittee, complete the cultural district application, submit a letter of endorsement from the chief elected official and plan the walking tour of the Unionville and Farmington cultural districts.

Ponte said she thought the hardest part would be planning the walking tours, which entails leading people from all different committees, councils and departments through the walking tour and making sure that there are defined boundaries and different cultural institutions that each have an opportunity to be a part of the tour.

Once it's fully approved on the local level, it’s up to the Department of Economic and Community Development’s CT Office of the Arts to decide whether a town is worthy of being a cultural district, Ponte said.

Taprock Beer Bar in Farmington to close; Latin-American pub planned for its space

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateTaprock Beer Bar, a popular Farmington pub known for its creative American fare and beer selection, will close May 21, its owner announced Tuesday."Our Taprock family has grown so much over the last 5+ years and we are so thankful for all of the support we have received from the community especially through these last two years," owner Ankit Harpaldas ...

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Taprock Beer Bar, a popular Farmington pub known for its creative American fare and beer selection, will close May 21, its owner announced Tuesday.

"Our Taprock family has grown so much over the last 5+ years and we are so thankful for all of the support we have received from the community especially through these last two years," owner Ankit Harpaldas posted on the restaurant's Facebook page. "Aside from having the opportunity to serve great food, cocktails and the best beer lineup, we will never forget the friends made and laughs shared with so many."

Harpaldas, who also owns Sherkaan Indian Street Food in New Haven, is selling the business to a new restaurateur, he said. Luis Vazquez and his wife, Kerry, plan to open Puente American-Latino Pub in the Taprock space at 81 South Main Street in Farmington's Unionville section.

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Harpaldas opened the restaurant in late 2016, offering a menu of comfort fare like wings, chicken and waffle sliders, burgers, smoked chicken nachos and shrimp and grits. Taprock also became a Farmington Valley destination for craft beer and cocktails.

The choice to sell "was a personal decision," Harpaldas said.

"This isn't because of the business's performance or labor shortage, or anything like that," he said. "Both restaurants made it through COVID and came out on top."

At Sherkaan, things are "business as usual," Harpaldas said. "I hope one day to expand that concept, but right now, I'm just focusing on what I have."

Vazquez hopes to open Puente by mid-June, he said. A longtime chef who helped open Farmington's Butchers & Bakers restaurant in 2017, he grew up in Puerto Rico and attended culinary school there.

Puente will offer a mix of Latin American cuisines, with dishes featuring Puerto Rican, Spanish, Mexican, Argentinian, Cuban and Venezuelan flavors. The menu will also have classic American preparations using Latin ingredients, and vice versa, he said.

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Vazquez named potential menu items like a twist on chili fries, with yuca, picadillo, cheddar curds and pickled cherry peppers, and "margherita pizza" empanadas inspired by the tomato sauce and cheese-stuffed empanadas he ate growing up. Other dishes include hush puppies with roasted corn, Serrano ham and saffron, and provoleta, an Argentinian dish of molten provolone cheese served with crostini and chimichurri.

This is Vazquez's first ownership experience, which has been a dream of his for "a long time," he said.

"We were driving by when we saw the place was for sale, and Kerry said, 'We've got to call it Puente,'" he said. "It just clicked in our brain, because 'puente' means 'bridge' in Spanish."

"...There's a little metaphor there about what this bridge symbolizes as far as connecting people with the food and connecting people with each other, you know, and and just try to enjoy the restaurant experience again after a very rough couple of years."

He has plans for Saturday and Sunday brunch with Latin and Spanish flavors, like breakfast tacos and a Spanish dish of "crashed eggs" with home fries and Serrano ham. With his butchering experience, he also plans barbecued meats and house-cured sausages and bacon.

"After we open and we get rolling...people are going to be like, 'It's not about Latin food over there; everything they make is good,'" he said.

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