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Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a normal part of aging, but discomfort usually resolves relatively quickly. You may be sore for a day or two but then get back to your regular activities. When pain lingers for three months or more, it may be considered chronic pain. Chronic pain can disrupt seniors’ lives and … Continue reading Managing Pain with Aging
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With aging, the immune system naturally weakens, putting seniors at increased risk of illness and infection. In addition, many seniors also have other health conditions that can make them more susceptible. Whether in the hospital, an assisted living facility, out in the community, or at home, there are steps that older adults can take to … Continue reading Infection Prevention Tips for Seniors
Read more Nothing beats the comforts of home, so it is not surprising that an AARP survey revealed that approximately 90% of American seniors wish to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Aging in place offers a wealth of benefits, such as: Familiarity: Seniors are intimately familiar with the layout and organization of … Continue reading Independence Among Seniors
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Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t have to slow you down. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle, seniors can make the most of every stage of their life. September is Healthy Aging Month and a wonderful time to reflect on what is going well, and where there are opportunities for improvement. There are many … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Health
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Music can be a very powerful tool that conjures up a lot of memories. Long after you’ve forgotten the details of an event, hearing a familiar song can bring you right back. Lyrics stick in your mind longer than facts and figures, and you may find yourself singing along to a song you haven’t heard … Continue reading Move to the Music: How Music Can Support Mental Health in Aging
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I forgot to tell you that I miss your compassion toward your people. You positive and helpful approach toward them is admirable. I did not have such luck with the local companies in MA, lacking...View Full Testimonial
-IldikoGramling ,Southbury CT
I forgot to tell you that I miss your compassion toward your people. You positive and helpful approach toward them is admirable. I did not have such luck with the local companies in MA, lacking good organization and consideration to the clients and the care givers. It is not an easy job accomplish such a success like yours.
-IldikoGramling ,Southbury CT
Hi Lois, It was nice meeting you last Friday. I just wanted to shoot you a quick email expressing our thoughts about Mary, whowas the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I...View Full Testimonial
-Marieke Hoogerwerf ,Southbury CT
Hi Lois, It was nice meeting you last Friday. I just wanted to shoot you a quick email expressing our thoughts about Mary, whowas the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she “sees thework”, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of helpis great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Marycan be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We wouldlike Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, ‘sees what needs doing”. She is focusedon what she can do to help. She doesn’t just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extramile. Anything that needs to get done, she says “no wait, let me do it’—if she hasn’t already initiated it herself. She seemsto have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressedwe were with her. Thanks
-Marieke Hoogerwerf ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois-Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistive to someone coming into herhome to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only...View Full Testimonial
-Cheryl Kohler ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois-Thank you so much for your kind, personalized service. My mother was always resistive to someone coming into herhome to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her companyand meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caringfor my mother at home easy and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with acalm mind.
-Cheryl Kohler ,Southbury CT
Hi Lois- Shame on me for not writing sooner. The days go by so fast –and thanks to your good care I am back to doing things formyself and being busy. Did my own deck this...View Full Testimonial
-Marion Morgan ,Southbury CT
Hi Lois- Shame on me for not writing sooner. The days go by so fast –and thanks to your good care I am back to doing things formyself and being busy. Did my own deck this year! And other gardening ---feels good! Have started walking 3 times a week at the track! The big 90 will be here in October ---and I am going to be ready to celebrate it! Thank you againfor all your help. It’s good to know it is there when I need it. Sincerely,
-Marion Morgan ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- Thank you very much for jumping into action during the recent power outage in Southbury! Mom told me how quicklyyou came to the house with incredibly bright lanterns, It is such a...View Full Testimonial
-Jo-Anne Morley ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- Thank you very much for jumping into action during the recent power outage in Southbury! Mom told me how quicklyyou came to the house with incredibly bright lanterns, It is such a relief to know our parents are so well cared for by you. Thank you so much!!! Mom also mentioned That you bought them lanterns they could keep and dropped them off today. I’m happy tosend you a check or you can just add to the invoice.Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated by our whole family! We are truly thankful for your help and kindness.
-Jo-Anne Morley ,Southbury CT
Dear Bob and Lois- Mom’s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to comeup with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and...View Full Testimonial
-Linda and Larry for the Karnisichky Family ,Southbury CT
Dear Bob and Lois- Mom’s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to comeup with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate for both my Mom and her sisterwhen she came to stay. They had a really nice bond. Both the ladies were ever grateful for Scheryl’s attention, conversation,cooking and friendship. Larry and I send best wish and sincere thanks!
-Linda and Larry for the Karnisichky Family ,Southbury CT
Dear Bob and Lois- I was so happy with the services which Angela provided! She was very courteous,hands-on and would do anything I asked her to do. She was pleasure. I enjoyed havingher work for me....View Full Testimonial
-Sincerely – Marjorie Clarke ,Southbury CT
Dear Bob and Lois- I was so happy with the services which Angela provided! She was very courteous,hands-on and would do anything I asked her to do. She was pleasure. I enjoyed havingher work for me.
-Sincerely – Marjorie Clarke ,Southbury CT
Lois- I am writing to let you know that my sister and I have decided that given my mother’s unexpected, but so very welcome improvement, we think it’s best for her to be relocated nearer...View Full Testimonial
-Carole Reading ,Southbury CT
Lois- I am writing to let you know that my sister and I have decided that given my mother’s unexpected, but so very welcome improvement, we think it’s best for her to be relocated nearer to us.I write this news with a heavy heart- -as you and your staff have been responsible for helping my mothermake the unexpected positive turn around. My sister and I thought after our dad’s death that she would actuallydecline rather rapidly and that moving her closer to us would just be too much for her to handle. I have learned so much with having you and yours staff care for my mother. I never would have expected her to rally so much after my father’s death. But it’s amazing what loving care can do –just amazing! Tracy and I cannot thank you enough – you have helped us see how to make our mother’s last days as pleasant and meaningful as possible –which is not only good for her but also for her whole family. I and my boys and husband, andmy sister and her son and his family, we can all have time to connect with my mother that will surely enrich our lives forever—and that is such a precious gift! Thank you
-Carole Reading ,Southbury CT
Lois-Thank you so much for following up with me. Mom is not ready to take the step to accepting in-home help yet, but I can tell you that you will be our agency of choice...View Full Testimonial
-Jeanne Scout ,Southbury CT
Lois-Thank you so much for following up with me. Mom is not ready to take the step to accepting in-home help yet, but I can tell you that you will be our agency of choice when she gets to that stage. I feel so much better about all of this knowing that you will be able to help us when the time comes. For me it makes a big difference to actually know someone who is in charge and I think that will make a difference with my Mom too. I will stay in touch!
-Jeanne Scout ,Southbury CT
Your service was timely and most satisfactory! I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future needs....View Full Testimonial
-Jack Zimmerman ,Southbury CT
Your service was timely and most satisfactory! I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future needs.
-Jack Zimmerman ,Southbury CT
Thanks again for all the great work, support and care everyone showed us over the past year! We will miss everyone! My Mom is actually doing great now. The first week at the new Community...View Full Testimonial
-Lisa Zbilowski ,Southbury CT
Thanks again for all the great work, support and care everyone showed us over the past year! We will miss everyone! My Mom is actually doing great now. The first week at the new Community was tough, but once we got her furniture moved there she seemed to settle in. Maybe if we had waited a few more months it might have worked out at home for a while longer but in the end transitioning to a Community, as you had encouraged, was the best decision at the time. Please add our names to your reference list!
-Lisa Zbilowski ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob: On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you both for the wonderful care our mother received from your organization during her last days. Your Peggy in particular was simply...View Full Testimonial
-Carole Reading ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob: On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you both for the wonderful care our mother received from your organization during her last days. Your Peggy in particular was simply a true God-send in helping us manage her special needs due to her frailty and dementia while we were dealing with the loss of our father. My parents had been married almost 70 years, so my Dad’s death was of course very unsettling to my mother, even though she could not quite process it fully. It takes a very special person to have the communication skills and social intuition needed to relate to a person as elderly and frail as my mother was, and Peggy embodied these in spades! We felt so fortunate to have her. She helped make our mother’s last days as good as they could have been. The care has been exemplary. Thank you both so much for all you do to provide such loving and beautiful care.
-Carole Reading ,Southbury CT
Lois & Bob, thank you both for arranging for the extra care for my mother… (following her surgery). I really appreciate how quickly you found us the help we needed. The 3 ladies were very...View Full Testimonial
-Laura Bennett ,Southbury CT
Lois & Bob, thank you both for arranging for the extra care for my mother… (following her surgery). I really appreciate how quickly you found us the help we needed. The 3 ladies were very nice and my mother liked them. She is recovering well from her surgery.
-Laura Bennett ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois- Thank you for all of your help over the last few weeks. Your caregivers were all terrific and I just don’t know what we would have done without you. Best- Linda Gotthelf...View Full Testimonial
-Linda Gotthelf ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois- Thank you for all of your help over the last few weeks. Your caregivers were all terrific and I just don’t know what we would have done without you. Best- Linda Gotthelf
-Linda Gotthelf ,Southbury CT
You are making a real difference in my life. I love all my helpers - they do everything I ask and need....View Full Testimonial
-Peggy Kelly ,Southbury CT
You are making a real difference in my life. I love all my helpers - they do everything I ask and need.
-Peggy Kelly ,Southbury CT
I found Always Best Care to always answer my call for help in caring for my Alzheimer-ridden wife. Their people are well-trained and caring and do their work very well. I have recommended them to...View Full Testimonial
-Herbert Garber ,Southbury CT
I found Always Best Care to always answer my call for help in caring for my Alzheimer-ridden wife. Their people are well-trained and caring and do their work very well. I have recommended them to others often and continue to do so.
-Herbert Garber ,Southbury CT
Always Best Care has been a part of my family for almost 2 years. Lois Nelson, co-owner, in our 2nd interview told me she had a perfect caregiver in mind to help my transition from a...View Full Testimonial
-Judith Bradshaw ,Southbury CT
Always Best Care has been a part of my family for almost 2 years. Lois Nelson, co-owner, in our 2nd interview told me she had a perfect caregiver in mind to help my transition from a rehab center to home care ---(and she did!). I am especially thankful for their continued support andconcern for my well being. Sincerely, Judith Bradshaw
-Judith Bradshaw ,Southbury CT
It is with pleasure, and without hesitation, that I recommend Always Best Care for assistance with seniors. During the past approximately 18 months, your guidance and coordination of efforts in providing appropriate care for a loved...View Full Testimonial
-Fred ,Southbury CT
It is with pleasure, and without hesitation, that I recommend Always Best Care for assistance with seniors. During the past approximately 18 months, your guidance and coordination of efforts in providing appropriate care for a loved one in my family have been stellar. Your comforting and "hands on" approach to the various challenges that often occur in caring for a senior have exceeded my high expectations. Simply stated, I would recommend both of you, and your company, to anyone in need of caring services for the elderly. Please do not hesitate to utilize me as a professional reference if the need arises. -With warm regards, Fred
-Fred ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- I am writing on behalf of my family to tell you how appreciative we are of Always Best Care and your services. These have not been the best of times for...View Full Testimonial
-Matt Piselli ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- I am writing on behalf of my family to tell you how appreciative we are of Always Best Care and your services. These have not been the best of times for my family and especially hard on my Mom but we take great comfort knowing you are there to help. Our caretaker Judy has been wonderful since my Dad was sent to River Glen in Southbury and from the very beginning of our ordeal. My Mom is extremely protective of my Dad and has always requested for Judy to help out with my Dad. To me that is the biggest proof of our confidence that has been my Mom's faith in her. Anything we have asked of her she has delivered and shown what most can't - that she really cares. Your Professional staff is a pleasure to work with - adapting schedules, applying payments quickly, and always courteous. I felt like great service should be made aware of and should set a standard that Always Best Care always seems to meet.. -Matt Piselli
-Matt Piselli ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- This is to you and those who work for you—It is a pleasure to write this! The BEST way to describe your staff: --Pleasant --Congenial Choosing Always Best Care was one our better decisions. You...View Full Testimonial
-Elliott Rubin ,Southbury CT
Dear Lois and Bob- This is to you and those who work for you—It is a pleasure to write this! The BEST way to describe your staff: --Pleasant --Congenial Choosing Always Best Care was one our better decisions. You have sent us the perfect people to help my wife. I am grateful for that. Best wishes for continued success. Elliott Rubin
-Elliott Rubin ,Southbury CT
Lois- I wanted to share my thought regarding you and Always Best Care--- As a busy wife, mother, grandmother and 8th grade algebra teacher living appox. 1200 miles away from my parents, I was quite distraught when...View Full Testimonial
-Melanie Bowles ,Southbury CT
Lois- I wanted to share my thought regarding you and Always Best Care--- As a busy wife, mother, grandmother and 8th grade algebra teacher living appox. 1200 miles away from my parents, I was quite distraught when phone calls from my 78 year old mother made it clear that I HAD to help for her and my 87 year old step-dad….. IMMEDIATELY. I started doing the searching and researching long distance and found Always Best Care to stand out from the choices. After meeting with Lois Nelson I was sure that ABC was THE choice agency. Lois seemed to read our minds and anticipated needs we had not even realized we needed to consider. We knew we were talking to the right person. When I had to leave to get back to my home and career, Lois began—and continues to do so---staying in regular contact with me via texting. By keeping me connected, she provides me a sense of security and confidence that is absolutely invaluable. I most highly recommend Always Best Care. You will be in good hands with Lois and Bob Nelson. Melanie Bowles
-Melanie Bowles ,Southbury CT
I am sending you some of my thoughts about Always Best Care now that I have had time to reflect. Mom’s move to Assisted Living has gone very well and I’d like you to know: --From...View Full Testimonial
-Lisa Zbikowski ,Southbury CT
I am sending you some of my thoughts about Always Best Care now that I have had time to reflect. Mom’s move to Assisted Living has gone very well and I’d like you to know: --From the initial home meeting and throughout my mother’s care, Lois was extremely personable, professional and knowledgeable of the home care industry. She is flexible and always available to answer questions, offer support or concerns either by phone or email. It was not unusual to have Lois respond to an email even on a weekend! --ABC matched caregivers to my Mother’s needs and personality and we (and my Mother) were very happy with the care received and with the communication between caregivers and family. --Although my Mother is in Memory Care now, she still remembers ‘her ladies’ that not only assisted in her care, but more importantly, offered friendship. We would be very happy to be used as a reference if needed! Lisa Zbikowski
-Lisa Zbikowski ,Southbury CT
A good friend of mine recommended Always Best Care to me a few years ago but it wasn't until caregiving for my uncle (now 93) for 18 years that I finally "gave in"... Reaching out...View Full Testimonial
-Mary Elizabeth Peck ,Southbury CT
A good friend of mine recommended Always Best Care to me a few years ago but it wasn't until caregiving for my uncle (now 93) for 18 years that I finally "gave in"... Reaching out to Lois was the best decision I have made for my uncle and for me, as well. Lois found the perfect spot for him and guided me through his move there...all in less than 2 weeks. She has continued to look after ME since then and I am deeply grateful to her for everything that she has done for us. Sincerely, Mary Elizabeth Peck
-Mary Elizabeth Peck ,Southbury CT
Dear Bob and Lois, I haven't always made smart decisions-- but contacting Always Best Care was and remains a very smart decision on my part. You not only live up to your name, you go way...View Full Testimonial
-Elliott R. ,Western CT
Dear Bob and Lois, I haven't always made smart decisions-- but contacting Always Best Care was and remains a very smart decision on my part. You not only live up to your name, you go way beyond any reasonable request. Who would answer the phone at 3AM? Who would "brave" a snow storm to bring our help? One can only say a most sincere Thank You!!!! Fondly- Elliott R.
-Elliott R. ,Western CT
Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a normal part of aging, but discomfort usually resolves relatively quickly. You may be sore for a day or two but then get back...
Read More >>With aging, the immune system naturally weakens, putting seniors at increased risk of illness and infection. In addition, many seniors also have other health conditions that can make them more...
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