Practical Changes to Help Seniors Enhance Heart Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

By: Southbury & Surrounding Area

February is American Heart Month and a wonderful time to implement healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet to promote heart health. This is essential for seniors who want to boost their well-being so they can stay healthier and more active for years to come. Changes don’t have to be drastic or made all at … Continue reading Practical Changes to Help Seniors Enhance Heart Health →

Posted: Jan 21, 2019

By: Southbury & Surrounding Area

The start of a new year also means the start of tax season. From January through April, Americans are busy compiling tax documents and filing their returns. While this is something that many seniors have done for decades, things can change once individuals turn 65 or older. You may be eligible for tax deductions you … Continue reading Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Seniors →

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

By: Southbury & Surrounding Area

One of the best things you can do with a senior loved one at the close of the year is to work with them to plan the year ahead. Setting goals and making plans will help them stay productive and motivated. It will also encourage them to socialize and empower them to stay fit. Following … Continue reading How to Help Your Senior Plan for the New Year →

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

By: Southbury & Surrounding Area

The holiday season is a busy time of year for everyone. With parties, family get-togethers, and new and old traditions, there’s plenty of opportunity to connect with others and share your gratitude in thoughtful ways. For seniors, the holiday time can be particularly special—and particularly challenging. On the one hand, participating in holiday traditions with … Continue reading Holiday Activities That Your Senior Can Participate In →

Posted: Nov 28, 2018

By: Southbury & Surrounding Area

Identity theft is something that people of all ages should be wary of, but seniors can be especially vulnerable. Thieves often target older adults because they have higher amounts of retirement savings, are not as savvy when it comes to technology, and tend to be more trusting of others. This can make it easier to … Continue reading Protecting Seniors from Identity Theft →

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Testimonials

Elderly Care for Ken Beaudry

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Ken Beaudry
Apr 19, 2016

Excellent company and high levels of customer service!...View Full Testimonial
-Ken Beaudry,

Elderly Care for Ken Beaudry

Excellent company and high levels of customer service!

-Ken Beaudry,
In-home Care for Lisa Zbikowski

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Lisa Zbikowski
Sep 2, 2017

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,

In-home Care for Lisa Zbikowski

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,
Home Care Services for James Baker

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James Baker
Aug 26, 2017

Dear Lois, 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...View Full Testimonial
-James Baker,

Home Care Services for James Baker

Dear Lois, 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..

-James Baker,
Non-medical Home Care for Elliott Rubin

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Elliott Rubin
Jul 9, 2017

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--CongenialChoosing Always Best Care was one our better decisions. You...View Full Testimonial
-Elliott Rubin,

Non-medical Home Care for Elliott Rubin

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--CongenialChoosing 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,
Personal Senior Care for Mary Elizabeth Peck

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Mary Elizabeth Peck
Jul 9, 2017

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,

Personal Senior Care for Mary Elizabeth Peck

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.

-Mary Elizabeth Peck,
Home Care for Elliott Randolph

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Home Care Home Care

Elliott Randolph
Feb 9, 2017

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...View Full Testimonial
-Elliott Randolph,

Home Care for Elliott Randolph

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 Randolph,
Senior Care Services for Iván Menéndez Llosa

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Iván Menéndez Llosa
Feb 9, 2017

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
-Iván Menéndez Llosa,

Senior Care Services for Iván Menéndez Llosa

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.

-Iván Menéndez Llosa,
In-home Caregiver for Lisa Zbilowski

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Lisa Zbilowski
Feb 9, 2017

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,

In-home Caregiver for Lisa Zbilowski

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.

-Lisa Zbilowski,
Personal Care Services for Jack Zimmerman

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Jack Zimmerman
Dec 9, 2016

Your service was timely and most satisfactory !, I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future needs....View Full Testimonial
-Jack Zimmerman,

Personal Care Services for Jack Zimmerman

Your service was timely and most satisfactory !, I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future needs.

-Jack Zimmerman,
Senior Caregiver for Larry Miramontes

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Larry Miramontes
Dec 9, 2016

Very pleased with our caregiver. Thank you!...View Full Testimonial
-Larry Miramontes,

Senior Caregiver for Larry Miramontes

Very pleased with our caregiver. Thank you!

-Larry Miramontes,
In-home Care Services for Fred Downey

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Fred Downey
Dec 9, 2016

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 Downey,

In-home Care Services for Fred Downey

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.

-Fred Downey,
Non-medical Caregiver for Marion Morgan

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Marion Morgan
Nov 9, 2016

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 for myself and being busy. Did my own deck this...View Full Testimonial
-Marion Morgan,

Non-medical Caregiver for Marion Morgan

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 for myself 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 again for all your help. It?s good to know it is there when I need it.

-Marion Morgan,
Home Caregiver for Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson
Oct 9, 2016

Thank you so much for everything. 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...View Full Testimonial
-Andrew Jackson,

Home Caregiver for Andrew Jackson

Thank you so much for everything. 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.

-Andrew Jackson,
In Home Senior Care for Susan Whitbeck

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Susan Whitbeck
Oct 9, 2016

My Mom?s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to come up with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate...View Full Testimonial
-Susan Whitbeck,

In Home Senior Care for Susan Whitbeck

My Mom?s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to come up with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate for both my Mom and her sister when 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!

-Susan Whitbeck,
Senior Care for Linda Gotthelf

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Linda Gotthelf
Sep 9, 2016

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....View Full Testimonial
-Linda Gotthelf,

Senior Care for Linda Gotthelf

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.

-Linda Gotthelf,
Elderly Care for Dipti Whitaker

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Elderly Care Elderly Care

Dipti Whitaker
Sep 9, 2016

I have learned so much with having you and your 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...View Full Testimonial
-Dipti Whitaker,

Elderly Care for Dipti Whitaker

I have learned so much with having you and your 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, and my 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

-Dipti Whitaker,
In-home Care for Marjorie Clarke

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Marjorie Clarke
Sep 9, 2016

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 having her work for me....View Full Testimonial
-Marjorie Clarke,

In-home Care for Marjorie Clarke

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 having her work for me.

-Marjorie Clarke,
Home Care Services for Ildiko Gramling

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Ildiko Gramling
Oct 2, 2017

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
-Ildiko Gramling,

Home Care Services for Ildiko Gramling

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.

-Ildiko Gramling,
Non-medical Home Care for Marieke Hoogerwerf

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Marieke Hoogerwerf
Oct 2, 2017

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!!...View Full Testimonial
-Marieke Hoogerwerf,

Non-medical Home Care for Marieke Hoogerwerf

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,
Personal Senior Care for Cheryl Kohler

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Cheryl Kohler
Oct 2, 2017

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,

Personal Senior Care for Cheryl Kohler

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,
Home Care for Tasha Soreson

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Home Care Home Care

Tasha Soreson
Sep 25, 2017

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...View Full Testimonial
-Tasha Soreson,

Home Care for Tasha Soreson

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.

-Tasha Soreson,
Senior Care Services for Lisa Zbikowski

5 5 1

Lisa Zbikowski
Sep 4, 2017

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,

Senior Care Services for Lisa Zbikowski

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,
In-home Caregiver for Elliott Rubin

5 5 1

Elliott Rubin
Jul 4, 2017

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--CongenialChoosing Always Best Care was one our better decisions. You...View Full Testimonial
-Elliott Rubin,

In-home Caregiver for Elliott Rubin

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--CongenialChoosing 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,
Personal Care Services for Marion Morgan

5 5 1

Marion Morgan
Dec 4, 2016

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 for myself and being busy. Did my own deck this...View Full Testimonial
-Marion Morgan,

Personal Care Services for Marion Morgan

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 for myself 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 again for all your help. It’s good to know it is there when I need it.

-Marion Morgan,
Senior Caregiver for Susan Whitbeck

5 5 1

Senior Caregiver Senior Caregiver

Susan Whitbeck
Dec 4, 2016

My Mom’s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to come up with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate...View Full Testimonial
-Susan Whitbeck,

Senior Caregiver for Susan Whitbeck

My Mom’s last 15 months were made easier with the diligent and devoted care provided by Scheryl and your support to come up with replacements when she needed time off. Scheryl was caring and compassionate for both my Mom and her sister when 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!

-Susan Whitbeck,

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Practical Changes to Help Seniors Enhance Heart Health

February is American Heart Month and a wonderful time to implement healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet to promote heart health. This is essential...
Read More >>
Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Seniors

The start of a new year also means the start of tax season. From January through April, Americans are busy compiling tax documents and filing...
Read More >>
How to Help Your Senior Plan for the New Year

One of the best things you can do with a senior loved one at the close of the year is to work with them to...
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In-home Care for Marjorie Clarke

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Home Care Services for Ildiko Gramling

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