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.
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 Lakeway, TX 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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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.
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. 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 Lakeway, TX, 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 Lakeway, TX 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.
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 Lakeway, TX 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.
Austin American-StatesmanLibrary to host Volunteer FairThe Bee Cave Public Library is hosting a volunteer fair from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, to allow patrons to learn more about some of the organizations in the community and to find out how you can give back. Students also can earn service hours just by attending the Volunteer Fair.The participating groups include Foundation Communities, the Pangea Network, Austin Red Cross, Partners in Hope, the Inside Books Project and 12:31, a nonprofit that pr...
Austin American-Statesman
The Bee Cave Public Library is hosting a volunteer fair from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, to allow patrons to learn more about some of the organizations in the community and to find out how you can give back. Students also can earn service hours just by attending the Volunteer Fair.
The participating groups include Foundation Communities, the Pangea Network, Austin Red Cross, Partners in Hope, the Inside Books Project and 12:31, a nonprofit that provides support services to those who need it most.
For questions, reach out to librarian Melissa Slaughter at slaughtermk@beecavetexas.gov.
City of Bee Cave
As part of the transportation bond approved by Lakeway voters in 2022, a culvert replacement project is taking place under Lakeway Drive near Lakeway Boulevard near Lakeway Church. Lakeway Drive between Lakeway Boulevard and Cross Creek will be closed while the culvert replacement project is underway. This project will likely last through July.
Drivers who typically access Lakeway Drive by way of Lakeway Boulevard to enter Lakeway are asked to use Lohmans Crossing Road and to take either Cross Creek or Sailmaster to Lakeway Drive.
Those who use Lakeway Drive toward Lakeway Boulevard to leave Lakeway are asked to take either Sailmaster or Cross Creek to Lohmans Crossing and out to Lakeway Boulevard.
There will still be access for those who live along Lakeway Drive near the project.
For questions, call the Public Works team at 512-608-9000 or email info@lakeway-tx.gov.
City of Lakeway
The city of Bee Cave will host a Beauty and Blooms with Mom event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
The event at the Hill Country Galleria will include a complimentary printed photo from a photo booth that will feature a floral backdrop and a mini floral bouquet to take home as a gift while supplies last.
The Galleria will be hosting a Bee Cave Artisan Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where you can shop for Mother's Day gifts like art, gourmet foods, unique beauty and wellness products, while listening to live music.
City of Bee Cave
The board of directors for the Lower Colorado River Authority on Feb. 21 approved a new requirement that will limit outdoor watering of ornamental landscaped areas to no more than once a week.
The requirement will begin on May 1 and remain in place until the current drought eases.
West Travis County Public Utility Agency
The Lake Travis Community Library for the sixth time will host Great Decisions, a nationwide, nonpartisan program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association intended to broaden public involvement in foreign affairs.
Eight topics have been selected this year for discussions beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The Foreign Policy Association provides a Great Decisions Briefing Book if participants choose to read articles in advance, and each program begins with a video presentation outlining the issues of the evening’s topic. After the short video, a facilitator provides insight and leads a discussion.
Sessions in May will be on NATO's future on the 2nd, understanding Indonesia on the 16th and the High Seas Treaty on the 30th. The program concludes on June 13 with a session on pandemic preparedness.
This free, in-person program will take place in Lake Travis Community Library meeting room. No registration is required.
Lake Travis Community Library
Join the Lakeway Heritage Committee on Friday, May 17, in taking a trip to the past on a free historical tour visiting several points of interest around the community.
The Heritage Trail tours begin and end at City Hall, starting first with a tour of the historic Liebelt Cabin, and then boarding a bus (with restrooms) as you make your way around Lakeway visiting around 20 historical locations led by a member of the Heritage Committee. The tours last just over an hour and are appropriate for all ages.
Limited seating is available for three time slots (9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m.), but you must register early at bit.ly/3skTRG1.
City of Lakeway
Applications are being accepted for engraving additions to the Spirit of Freedom Monument in Lakeway's Heritage Park.
If you're a veteran or a family member of a veteran who served in the U.S. armed forces during specified periods of armed conflict, including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Panama, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror, you are invited to apply at bit.ly/3uYdEfH.
Those who have their name added this year will be included in a special recognition during the Veterans Day ceremony later year. Applications will be accepted until July 5.
If you have trouble downloading or completing the application, call (512) 608-9533 or (512) 314-7530, or email heritage@lakeway-tx.gov.
City of Lakeway
The Westlake Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for the Eanes school board Place 5 candidates on Wednesday, April 24, at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, 7127 Bee Cave Road.
A meet-and-greet will begin at 6 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions to the candidates at the event. Scheduled to appear are Place 5 candidates Kelly Marwill, Aaron Silva and Catherine Walker. The forum will be moderated by Ron Oliveira.
Eanes school district
Patricia M. Jacobsen, 95, passed away peacefully at Grand Living in Georgetown, Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in Sun City, Georgetown, Friday, April 12th from 3-5:30 at her daughter Mary and Richard Stolp’s home. This summer, she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Bernard M. Jacobsen at the Springdale Cemetery in Clinton Iowa.Patricia was born in Omaha, NE on April 30th, 1928, daughter of Nettie and Fred G. McCormick. She was a “Benson Bunny” graduate of Benson High Sc...
Patricia M. Jacobsen, 95, passed away peacefully at Grand Living in Georgetown, Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in Sun City, Georgetown, Friday, April 12th from 3-5:30 at her daughter Mary and Richard Stolp’s home. This summer, she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Bernard M. Jacobsen at the Springdale Cemetery in Clinton Iowa.
Patricia was born in Omaha, NE on April 30th, 1928, daughter of Nettie and Fred G. McCormick. She was a “Benson Bunny” graduate of Benson High School and went on to get her B.A. in Psychology and Economics at the University of Nebraska – Go Big Red!
She married Thomas G. Peterson (deceased) in 1951. She spent a few years as an “army wife” in El Paso, Texas, where she gave birth to her daughter, Mary Louise, before settling in Clinton, Iowa where she had two sons, David Alan and James Thomas, respectively. Patricia (Pat) was involved in several Clinton organizations and an active member of the Presbyterian Church. She also was an avid golfer at the Clinton Country Club, an accomplished bridge player and enjoyed participating in her local PEO chapter. However, Pat was best remembered in Clinton for her energetic involvement in raising her three children.
In 1981, Patricia remarried Bernard “Jake” Jacobsen, a longtime resident of Clinton. Jake was her true soulmate. They eventually moved to Lakeway, TX to be close to her first grandchildren: Katie and Michael. There she was dubbed Gaga and it stayed that way forever.
Pat (Gaga to us) became very involved in the Lakeway community, starting a variety of clubs that remain in the community today: Viewpoints, Quarter Century Club, Ballroom Dancing, and the Solos to name a few. She also was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission where she was instrumental in building a public park on Lake Travis. It included a special butterfly garden that later was memorialized in Jake’s name. Pat was awarded “Volunteer of the Year” to further recognize her efforts in spearheading the Lakeway Library and Activities Center. With many good friends and supporters in Lakeway, she will always be remembered as a dynamic, powerful influencer in all she achieved in the community.
Patricia also loved to travel. She and Jake spent 17 years wandering the world together taking Grand Circle and Elderhostel trips. Yet she always found time for golf, bridge, teaching Mahjong, organizing family holiday celebrations, and remaining active for over 50 years in PEO, Chapter FK.
The heart of our family, she was a supportive, loving mother and grandmother who kept us all connected until her last breath. We will all greatly miss our Gaga.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary (Richard) Stolp, Sun City, TX; son, David (Holly) Peterson, El Paso, TX; son, Jim (Anna) Peterson, Des Moines, IA; her grandchildren in order: Katherine (Katie) Stolp, Michael Stolp, Derek Peterson, and Brian Peterson and her great grandchild, Carter France.
Memorials may be made out to City of Lakeway for the City Park Butterfly Garden in remembrance of Patricia Jacobsen.
Published in Lake Travis View
Lakeway residents were urged to conserve water during a presentation by the Central Texas Water Coalition—an organization focused on protecting the water supply in the Highland Lakes—at a City Council meeting March 18.How we got hereIn July, ...
Lakeway residents were urged to conserve water during a presentation by the Central Texas Water Coalition—an organization focused on protecting the water supply in the Highland Lakes—at a City Council meeting March 18.
How we got here
In July, Travis County officials sent a request to the Lower Colorado River Authority to re-examine its water management plan as Travis County’s access to water is threatened.
The LCRA and CTWC meet quarterly to discuss the management plan, and CTWC Executive Director Shannon Hamilton said that the CTWC provides input to ensure the plan is “protective and conservative.” CTWC is advocating for a safe yield, which would protect the amount of water that can be withdrawn from local sources.
Hamilton said the inflow of water in Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan are extremely low. Only 17% of the historical average of water came into the lakes in 2022, and so far this year, the lakes have only received about 18% of the historical average, she said.
“It’s going to take a flood, and we’re running out of time,” Hamilton said of recovering lake levels.
This past summer, the Central Texas region was hit with record-breaking high heat and little rainfall. Last year, both Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan dipped to the lowest capacity they’ve been since 2013, as previously reported by Community Impact.
What residents should know
Hamilton recommends that Lakeway residents do the following to conserve water:
“Yes, people are entitled to water 12 hours once a week, but we don't have to water 12 hours once a week,” Hamilton said. “It's time to start transitioning out of that, and that's what I would encourage everyone to do.”
Keep in mind
As of March 19, about 35% of Travis County is in a severe drought, the second of four drought categories, according to the United States Drought Monitor.
Hamilton said that looking ahead, by 2080 an estimated 4.5 million people will be living in the area. With a population increase, water needs are only increasing.
“People don't seem to grasp this is real,” Hamilton said. “Our lakes are drying up.”
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Elle joined Community Impact as a reporter in November 2022 and covers Austin ISD, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and all things Dripping Springs. Elle graduated from St. Edward's University with a degree in communication and minors in journalism and Spanish. As a student, she served as editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views. Prior to CI, she interned at Austin Woman. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @byellebent.
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