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Caring for aging parents can be a rewarding yet time-consuming and stressful job. You want to ensure that they are receiving the best care possible, they are safe, and their needs are met, yet you must still balance your own life, family, career, and needs at the same time. There are only so many hours … Continue reading Practicing Self-Care for Caregivers
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Older adults (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. They … Continue reading Heat Stress in Older Adults
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As kids, we often yearn for the day that we’re old enough to drive, to vote, to get a job, to buy a house, to do countless other things. Then, as we get older, we sometimes wish we had the innocence and carefree days of youth. Every age has its pros and cons. There can … Continue reading Exploring the Joys of Aging
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Incorporating More Fruits & Vegetables into Your Diet Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is a key part of good health, especially for seniors. Replacing processed foods with fresh options ensures that you’re receiving more vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Summer is a wonderful time to find fresh produce of all colors or try your hand at … Continue reading Incorporating More Fruits & Vegetables into Your Diet
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Staying active is healthy for the body and the mind. Not only does exercise keep your body fit and flexible and help ward off disease and injury, it can boost your mood and alleviate stress. Some seniors find that they are not able to be as active as they were in their younger years, but … Continue reading Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
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As Father’s Day quickly approaches, we are reminded of the men in our lives and the important role they play. Fathers are half of the traditional family unit and play an integral part of raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted children. Even when children are grown, their relationship with their father is still an important one in … Continue reading Celebrating the Important Role of Fathers in Our Lives
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Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. Sometimes they are alert and oriented, and other times they are confused and irritable. And some days they may be somewhere in between. But they are family, and you love them in good times and bad. Alzheimer’s can make communicating more difficult … Continue reading Improving Communication with Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many seniors have found themselves self-isolating for several weeks. Older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions, are at greater risk when it comes to the disease, so safe distancing and staying home are key for safety. However, with little contact from others, seniors can quickly find themselves feeling depressed … Continue reading Combatting Loneliness: Staying Connected While Apart
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It is not uncommon to experience vision changes throughout your life. Many people find that as they age, the need glasses or contact lenses to help see clearly, and their prescription changes every few years. However, some people have low vision that is unable to be corrected with a pair of glasses. Causes of low … Continue reading Boosting Quality of Life with Low Vision
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Use our Discount Prescription Card to receive savings of up to 65% for each prescription filled and overall savings of up to 40% annually on
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The greatest threat to independent living for older adults is falling – more than 600,000 (40% of all nursing home admissions) are falls-related.
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Anyone can fall or become ill during the night. If someone lives alone, a fall or illness during the night can be disastrous. Who will
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The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for...View Full Testimonial
-Bob Cramer,
The caregivers of your organization have been most helpful in both advancing my recovery (since I was incapacitated by significant medical issues and repeated hospitalizations that began in October 2017) and providing ongoing care for Robbie's special needs as well as his advancing Alzheimer's. We greatly appreciate the caregivers' thoughtful and efficient help to both Robbie and myself throughout this challenging time. I was very pleased with how quickly you were able to respond to our need for help last October and found that your personnel were easily compatible with Robbie, me, and our family. Your employees have meshed well with the household and our personal routines, to the point that some have almost become like part of the family. I thank you all for the wonderful help provided through your organization
-Bob Cramer,
Jim ! - you run a first-rate organization for which I am eternally grateful. Our meeting at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge was fortuitous for me. I thank you...View Full Testimonial
-James White,
Jim ! - you run a first-rate organization for which I am eternally grateful. Our meeting at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge was fortuitous for me. I thank you
-James White,
We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal...View Full Testimonial
-Susan Murphy,
We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do
-Susan Murphy,
To Whom It May Concern: A pretty confusing experience is to be faced with the necessity of finding home-based round-the-clock care for a loved one newly released from the hospital. We were connected to Always...View Full Testimonial
-Paula Bakule,
To Whom It May Concern: A pretty confusing experience is to be faced with the necessity of finding home-based round-the-clock care for a loved one newly released from the hospital. We were connected to Always Best Care through the Smokey Mountain Rehabilitation Center a few days prior to my father's discharge from that facility. As of today, my father has received 22 weeks of continuous, round-the-clock home care from caregivers provided through Always Best Care. We are quite satisfied with the consistency of care and especially with the responsible and sensitive work ethic of the caregiving staff. Over the weeks of our family experience with Always Best Care, we found that the most important activity is for family members to communicate openly and frequently with the management of Always Best Care concerning the inevitable and unforeseeable changes and problems that crop up in home care. Every time we have asked for assistance with what seems like a problem on our end, we have received a timely and satisfying response from Jim Smeaton, who owns and operates Always Best Care. Having a rotating and changing caregiving staff was an experience we found difficult at first, but as time has gone by, we have found some advantages to having a rotating staff. It prevents burn-out and exhaustion in caregivers and in family members also. It also gives us the opportunity to see my father from the many different perspectives of the people involved in his care. We seem to have learned something new and helpful from every person who cares for my father, so as of now, we believe that Always Best Care has provided my father with a safe, consistently reliable way to remain in his own home following an age-related, serious decline in health. ~ Paula Bakule, Hendersonville, NC
-Paula Bakule,
Always Best Care was extremely dependable. They provided services to my guardian couple for several months. Their service was 24/7. It included care for the couple, helping with meal preparation, house cleaning,...View Full Testimonial
-mikefarmer1,
Always Best Care was extremely dependable. They provided services to my guardian couple for several months. Their service was 24/7. It included care for the couple, helping with meal preparation, house cleaning, timely doctor appointments, etc. The caregivers were very nice to me as guardian as well as the couple I was responsible for. They kept me informed of changing situations and showed a great deal of interest in the couples health and living conditions. ABC was always very responsive to my requests. In fact, Jim Seaton, the owner, was the most engaged person I have ever met. He knew my couple well and often called me to discuss issues. He also personally visited the couple quite often.
-mikefarmer1,
I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom. I'm so appreciative. And thank you for all the times you helped me over the phone. I surely am thankful...View Full Testimonial
-Becky C,
I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom. I'm so appreciative. And thank you for all the times you helped me over the phone. I surely am thankful for your services!
-Becky C,
I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you...View Full Testimonial
-Joe Gray,
I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again so much for all your help.
-Joe Gray,
I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it's clients....View Full Testimonial
-Mark W. Neville, MDiv,
I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it's clients. If your loved one needs support in living independently at home, you can't go wrong with Always Best Care.
-Mark W. Neville, MDiv,
We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care....View Full Testimonial
-Lupita Cruz,
We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care.
-Lupita Cruz,
Dear Jim: Thank you so much for helping my Mom with her care in the evenings. Your company was great to deal with and I will recommend you all to anyone I know who needs...View Full Testimonial
-Kelly Husk,
Dear Jim: Thank you so much for helping my Mom with her care in the evenings. Your company was great to deal with and I will recommend you all to anyone I know who needs extra special care. Thank you for all your help.
-Kelly Husk,
Service from Jim Smeaton and his team of caring and competent caregivers exceed all expectations. Simply the best....View Full Testimonial
-Moose Penfold,
Service from Jim Smeaton and his team of caring and competent caregivers exceed all expectations. Simply the best.
-Moose Penfold,
Dear Jim: We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped...View Full Testimonial
-Linda Carlson,
Dear Jim: We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother's illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.
-Linda Carlson,
Janice, thank you for all that Always Best Care has done for Mom. Irma Clayton and Daisy Smith are the very best. We became so attached to them and the wonderful way they treated Mom...View Full Testimonial
-Gladys M.,
Janice, thank you for all that Always Best Care has done for Mom. Irma Clayton and Daisy Smith are the very best. We became so attached to them and the wonderful way they treated Mom that it was very sad to tell them goodbye. I would be glad to give them a great reference if the need arises. And you have been great to work with in scheduling. Best of luck to ABC and its employees!
-Gladys M.,
Great place to work,love my job! Love the staff at always best care!...View Full Testimonial
-Elizabeth Pauline Nutter,
Great place to work,love my job! Love the staff at always best care!
-Elizabeth Pauline Nutter,
We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care....View Full Testimonial
-Mangle Fox,
We called Jim for extra help, and within 10 minutes was at our door. His staff of nurses are caring and compassionate, go above and beyond to provide quality care.
-Mangle Fox,
You all have been great , Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper....View Full Testimonial
-Marsh Margie,
You all have been great , Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper.
-Marsh Margie,
Dear Jim & Whitney: I have decided to terminate ABC's care-giving service effective September 5, 2014. If feasible, I wish to have Kathryn and / or Danielle, continue to Friday, September 5, but only for...View Full Testimonial
-Jim Tyson,
Dear Jim & Whitney: I have decided to terminate ABC's care-giving service effective September 5, 2014. If feasible, I wish to have Kathryn and / or Danielle, continue to Friday, September 5, but only for a single shift from about 4:30 to about 8:30 p.m. As a result of Ann's death, their work, which was invaluable, is essentially complete. I note that their dedication and concerned treatment of Ann and of the Tyson household was not only meritorious and exemplary, it was magnificent. I thank you both, too, for your sympathetic approach to us. I dislike ending our business association but believe it best for me. If circumstances change and I need help, I know where to come. A personal note to you, Jim. You run a first-rate organization for which I am eternally grateful. Our meeting at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge was fortuitous to me. I thank you. Yours most sincerely, ~ Jim Tyson
-Jim Tyson,
Thank you for your excellent service. Your caregiverswere wonderful....View Full Testimonial
-Alice Gilessen,
Thank you for your excellent service. Your caregiverswere wonderful.
-Alice Gilessen,
You all have been great. Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper....View Full Testimonial
-Margie Marsh,
You all have been great. Lindsay was fantastic caring for my husband (and me)! She is a keeper.
-Margie Marsh,
Jim Smeaton is compassionate & caring. He truly wants to help you and your loved ones have the best care....View Full Testimonial
-Cynthia Madden,
Jim Smeaton is compassionate & caring. He truly wants to help you and your loved ones have the best care.
-Cynthia Madden,
Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is truly the best company I have ever worked for....View Full Testimonial
-Melisa Lunsford,
Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is truly the best company I have ever worked for.
-Melisa Lunsford,
Dear Jim: I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding...View Full Testimonial
-Bill Clontz,
Dear Jim: I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help. ~ Bill Clontz
-Bill Clontz,
Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring...View Full Testimonial
-James Kelly,
Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring compassionate and understanding caregivers we are thoroughly impressed. Its such a relief knowing our loved ones are receiving the care they deserve.
-James Kelly,
Great service from caring people. They exceeded every expectation. Incredible attitude from very competent people....View Full Testimonial
-Moose77,
Great service from caring people. They exceeded every expectation. Incredible attitude from very competent people.
-Moose77,
Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable...View Full Testimonial
-Rita Hadley,
Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable for our family. Thank you again.
-Rita Hadley,
Caring for aging parents can be a rewarding yet time-consuming and stressful job. You want to ensure that they are receiving the best care possible, they are safe, and their...
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