It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
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 Thomas Wolfe Memorial 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 Asheville, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 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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“I am a current client of this provider She does whatever is needed without being asked. I have had a couple of very good people, one of which I have now. When I was getting going with them, I had a couple of people I would never like to have again, but that has all been ironed out.”
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“I am a current client of this provider They've helped the most just by being here, and doing what they're supposed to. They're very prompt about coming when they're supposed to and they do what we need them to do.”
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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.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
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.
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.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home 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:
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:
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 Carrier Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Bull and Beggar or visit The Blackwell Memorial, 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.
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:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
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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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.
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 Asheville, NC, 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.
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:
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 Asheville, NC 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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
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.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Asheville, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
With temperatures in the 80s and 90s across North Carolina, 7-Eleven's free Slurpees are here to save the day.On 7-Eleven's 98th birthday, participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores are upholding the yearly tradition of giving out a free small...
With temperatures in the 80s and 90s across North Carolina, 7-Eleven's free Slurpees are here to save the day.
On 7-Eleven's 98th birthday, participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes stores are upholding the yearly tradition of giving out a free small Slurpee. Free Slurpee Day has marked the chain's birthday every year since the "holiday" was established in 2002.
This year, some 7-Eleven and Speedway locations will also give members of 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs special temporary tongue tattoos. Members of the loyalty programs are also eligible to receive a second free Slurpee in the form of a coupon redeemable through July 31.
Here's where to find free Slurpees today.
Free Slurpee day falls on Friday, July 11. 7-Eleven locations are generally open 24 hours a day.
Visit a participating 7-Eleven on Friday, July 11, and you can get a small Slurpee (one per customer, no purchase necessary; while supplies last).
There's also a way to get a second freebie. To secure your second drink, scan your 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards app on July 11, and you will get a coupon for another free small Slurpee redeemable through July 31.
There are three Speedway locations in the Asheville area:
You can also find a store with the 7-Eleven locator at 7-eleven.com/locator.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
ASHEVILLE, N.C. —Helping hands from Western North Carolina are traveling nearly 20 hours to provide comfort in the wake of Kerr County’s deadly flooding catastrophe.Beloved Asheville, a nonprofit organization located in Western North Carolina, spent Tuesday afternoon packing up its third caravan trip. The group has sent five truckloads to Central Texas since Sunday, including one 50-foot truck.Each trailer, truck and vehicle was packed with vital supplies and thousands of volunteers ready to ...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. —
Helping hands from Western North Carolina are traveling nearly 20 hours to provide comfort in the wake of Kerr County’s deadly flooding catastrophe.
Beloved Asheville, a nonprofit organization located in Western North Carolina, spent Tuesday afternoon packing up its third caravan trip. The group has sent five truckloads to Central Texas since Sunday, including one 50-foot truck.
Each trailer, truck and vehicle was packed with vital supplies and thousands of volunteers ready to give back love and hope to the community.
“In a moment like this, when it's a catastrophe like this, it's bigger than the supplies.
It's the hope and it's the solidarity that you can see from 18 hours far away, and you start thinking, oh these people that are beside me, is the full country that is beside me,” Co-Director Poncho Bermejo said.
Desperation is growing in Central Texas on the fourth day of search, rescue and recovery from catastrophic floods on July 4. Grief has consumed the community as death tolls rise and entire communities become unrecognizable.
A drive from Asheville to Kerr County is around 20 hours on a GPS mapping system. Some vehicles are carrying protective working gear and equipment, including gloves, masks and boots. Others hold food, water, clothes and blankets inside.
The nonprofit said Texas was among the first to land in Western North Carolina when Hurricane Helene destroyed entire communities in September of 2024.
“One of the first people then came here with supplies was people from Texas. I remember then one of the people said they drove 24 hours at a time because there was no way to come here. So, they had to look for the alternative route. I remember then they came here, they said, "We love you. We support you, and we're going to be with you,’” Bermejo said.
The road to recovery is far from over for many parts of Western North Carolina. Volunteers said they are willing to put their own journeys on pause to help heal those who lost everything.
"Even as we're rebuilding here, we just finished our 100th rebuild, and uh, we want to make sure that, that our neighbors in Texas, our neighbors in Eastern North Carolina have the support they need,” Co-Director Amy Cantrall said. "Even if we're 18, 20 hours away, it's very powerful to say we're neighbors and we're taking care of neighbors. And we want to we want to talk about, you know, in this time of great division, we want to bring people together."
Central North Carolina is also grappling with the impacts of immense flood damage after Tropical Depression Chantal made landfall and dumped high levels of rain.
Beloved Asheville will continue providing services to Central Texas and Central North Carolina as needed. Click here to contact them and see how you can help.
Those interested in helping through volunteer work or donations can also reach out to a local American Red Cross group or a similar organization for guidance.
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The effects of Tropical Storm Chantal brought severe weather to North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, causing flooding and damage throughout central N.C.Heavy rainfall from the storm will continue to result in flash flood concerns across portions of the Delmarva, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, and life-threatening surf conditions and rip currents will likely continue at beaches along the East Coast. However, Chantal, now in the post-tropical cyclone phase, is no longer affecting N.C. as of Monday morning, July 7.As the water ...
The effects of Tropical Storm Chantal brought severe weather to North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, causing flooding and damage throughout central N.C.
Heavy rainfall from the storm will continue to result in flash flood concerns across portions of the Delmarva, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, and life-threatening surf conditions and rip currents will likely continue at beaches along the East Coast. However, Chantal, now in the post-tropical cyclone phase, is no longer affecting N.C. as of Monday morning, July 7.
As the water begins to recede in N.C., here's what we know about the effects of Chantal in the state, including rainfall amounts, effects of severe flooding and more.
NWS Meteorologist Tom Green told the Citizen Times that the highest observation in the Raleigh-Durham area was 11.91 inches in 24 hours, reported 2 miles north of Moncure in Chatham County.
Another nine sites reported at least 9 inches of rain, all located in Chatham and Orange Counties. Cities effected included Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Durham, Efland, Siler City and Mebane.
Serious flooding affected central N.C. due to the effects of Tropical Storm Chantal, with weather services and county and city authorities issuing statements throughout the past 24 hours.
Chatham County, home to Goldston, Pittsboro, Siler City and part of Cary, stated on X at roughly 9 p.m. July 6 that over 100 roads across the county were flooded.
Orange County, home to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and parts of Durham and Mebane, also reported "significant flooding" of 5-9 inches across the county, prompting the opening of an emergency shelter for displaced residents.
NWS Raleigh posted on X that the Haw River at Haw River crested at 32.5 feet at 4:45 a.m. on Monday, July 7, the second highest river stage ever reported at the site. The record was set in 1996, when Hurricane Fran caused the river to swell to 32.83 feet.
In a July 7 statement from Gov. Josh Stein, the governor named counties in which local states of emergency have been declared including Alamance, Moore and Orange Counties. He also mentioned reports of flooding in Durham County.
“I am grateful to the first responders who are keeping people safe and for the proactive work of emergency management professionals and the North Carolina Department of Transportation,” said Stein in the statement. “I urge all North Carolinians to listen to any guidance from local weather and local emergency management officials and be aware of any road warnings and closures before they leave the house.”
As of Stein's 12:18 p.m. statement, the NC Department of Transportation had reopened several major roads previously closed due to flooding, including I-40/85 in Alamance County. However, about 120 roads remained closed.
Never attempt to pass through standing water on roads. For real-time travel information including info on closed roads, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
The NWS confirmed to the Citizen Times that there was no significant rainfall in WNC.
Tornadoes were another concern for central N.C. during the storms. Green told the Citizen Times that, as of early afternoon Monday, July 7, surveyors did not have information available on any tornadoes that may have occurred.
While no dam failures have been reported as of early afternoon Monday, July 7, several notices were posted earlier about concerns. Orange County posted a voluntary evacuation order on X at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, warning of the possibility of Lake Michael Dam failure.
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Update: Patton Avenue is now reopened to traffic, according to a spokesperson for the Asheville Fire Department.ASHEVILLE - Several city fire department crews are responding July 7 to a "pretty extreme" fire at a warehouse behind the Goodwill Outlet Store on Patton Avenue, which has shut down the road in both directions, according to officials.The structure fire started about 6:30 a.m. at the warehouse where Goodwill keeps the company's trucks, at 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville Fire Department spokesperson John Harbin to...
Update: Patton Avenue is now reopened to traffic, according to a spokesperson for the Asheville Fire Department.
ASHEVILLE - Several city fire department crews are responding July 7 to a "pretty extreme" fire at a warehouse behind the Goodwill Outlet Store on Patton Avenue, which has shut down the road in both directions, according to officials.
The structure fire started about 6:30 a.m. at the warehouse where Goodwill keeps the company's trucks, at 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville Fire Department spokesperson John Harbin told the Citizen Times. It was reported to the department through a 911 call.
About 13 crews, three battalion chiefs and two fire marshals are on scene working what's called a "defensive strategy," spraying water on the "pretty extreme" fire from the outside. They are not sending anyone into the building as it may not be structurally sound, Harbin said.
Harbin said firefighters are having "a little bit of an issue" getting water to the fire, so more tanker trucks have been called in. The road is closed near Old Haywood Road to allow crews to safely access all fire hydrants and provide access when the additional tankers arrive.
As of 9:15 a.m., Harbin said he has not heard of anyone who had to be evacuated from the building and there are no injuries from the fire.
Patton Avenue shut down in both directions just before 7 a.m., according to a North Carolina Department of Transportation dashboard. The closure is estimated to end at 1 p.m., though Harbin said around 9:15 a.m. that they could not estimate when the road will reopen. It will likely be several hours, he added.
This story will be updated.
Ryley Ober is the Public Safety Reporter for Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @ryleyober
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