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 The Mason Homestead 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 Leander, 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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Southwest Williamson County Regional 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 Soto or visit Oldest tree in Leander, TX, 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 Leander, 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 Leander, 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.
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 Leander, 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.
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The community is reeling in the aftermath of the deadly flood that ravaged parts of Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.LEANDER, Texas — In the scorching heat, residents in the Sandy Creek neighborhood have been hauling wagons filled with supplies across the bridge near Big Sandy Creek Drive. It's their o...
The community is reeling in the aftermath of the deadly flood that ravaged parts of Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend.
LEANDER, Texas — In the scorching heat, residents in the Sandy Creek neighborhood have been hauling wagons filled with supplies across the bridge near Big Sandy Creek Drive. It's their only way in and out.
The community is reeling in the aftermath of the deadly flood that ravaged parts of Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend. As of July 10, five adults in Leander have been confirmed dead, either by officials or family members.
According to Sandy Creek resident Holli Conner, the strength and effort has come from community members. She said people have banded together and found ways to get across the bridge to get supplies and resources.
"We couldn't really ask for anything else. We have enough supplies for an army back here," Conner said. "All the people that have went through a lot of devastation are getting a lot of help."
Conner said the only gripe is that certain methods of transportation aren't allowed to cross, which has forced them to have to walk everywhere.
Travis County blocked access to vehicles on the bridge due to the damage caused by the flooding. Parts of the roadway and road signs were ripped apart and scattered.
The plan is to put in a temporary bridge as crews work on permanent repairs.
"We recognize the community's frustration with regards to the Sandy Creek Bridge, and we know that frustration comes from the Sandy Creek neighborhood," Travis County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto said. "We have met with those community members, we have been providing them resources to their community, we are working as fast as we can to provide relief for that bridge."
Kaleena Shumaker added that her family has lived in the Sandy Creek neighborhood for more than four decades and has never experienced the scale of destruction like what was left behind by this flood.
Shumaker said she has been frustrated by the lack of warning, response from officials and limited access on the bridge. She said she and other community members have been making their own pathways to try and get supplies in, but officials have stopped them.
"People can't get to us. People cannot get to these community centers and these resources right here at these tents with all these volunteers that are trying to help," Shumaker said. "We have to get to them."
Pop-up tents have been set up at the other end of the bridge, where wagons are out for people to use.
Shumaker said the terrain is difficult to cross in the path of destruction, and they've also attempted to forge their own paths through other properties.
"We got property owners' permission," Shumaker said. "We just need to create access to get to the community center, for the community center to get to us, for equipment to get back and forth."
When it comes to people trying to do things on their own, Nieto said, "We know there are a significant amount of people that want to help, but these urban search and rescue teams are the ones that are specially trained. They have these specially trained K-9 units that help them do the work."
In regard to the specific concerns residents raised, in a text message, Nieto told KVUE:
"Travis County recognizes and understands the community's frustration. Everyone at Travis County, along with our state and local partners, who is responding to the flooding emergency is working tirelessly to address the needs of affected communities. Any person who needs assistance is welcome to access resources at our newly opened resource center or our on-site point of distribution. No one will be turned away."
On Thursday, the county partnered with Leander ISD to open a resource center at the Danielson Middle School to help those affected. Health screenings and mental heath services were offered on-site by Austin Public Health, Integral Care and Ascension Seton.
Staff with H-E-B was also at the center to hand out hot meals and snacks.
Nieto said showers and a play area for children will also be available. People who visit won't need to provide personal information if they don't want to.
"We understand that this has been a very difficult time for everyone, and we want to make certain everyone is getting that help they need," Nieto said.
A shuttle service was also launched in partnership with CapMetro, which will take people from the Sandy Creek neighborhood or the Round Mountain Baptist church to the resource center and the nearby HEB. There is a sign signaling the temporary bus stop located at the entrance of the bridge.
It will run from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every 45 minutes.
LEANDER, Texas - Community members said they feel stuck after the destruction of a bridge near Leander cut off their neighborhood.At last check, there are nearly 120 deaths in Central Texas after the devastating flooding.Local perspective:"We need out. This is the only way in and the only way out," Sandy Creek resident Nathan Evers said.Evers has lived in...
LEANDER, Texas - Community members said they feel stuck after the destruction of a bridge near Leander cut off their neighborhood.
At last check, there are nearly 120 deaths in Central Texas after the devastating flooding.
Local perspective:
"We need out. This is the only way in and the only way out," Sandy Creek resident Nathan Evers said.
Evers has lived in the Sandy Creek neighborhood in Northwest Travis County for about 40 years.
"This is one of the worst storms, the worst floods we’ve had," Evers said.
His neighbor, Timothy Joubert, said on Friday, rain just kept falling.
"Around midnight, 1 o’clock is when I poked my head outside, and I have a big 14 by 14 pit in the ground, it is 13 feet deep, and it was chock-full, so I was like, if that’s full, the creek is flooded so we came down here looking, and it was devastating, we’re underwater right now, that’s how far it went back," Joubert said.
In the area, cars were totaled, slabs of concrete scattered, trees were uprooted, homes destroyed, and a bridge was torn up.
"We never thought it would flood this badly, but it did," Joubert said.
Joubert said they are stuck. People can walk across the Big Sandy Bridge, but cannot drive on it.
Neighbors became impatient and tried to make their own makeshift bridge.
"I get there’s a lot of white tape, but we still need to find a way to get out because we have hard-working, blue-collared Americans back here that need to get to work. They are losing their money, losing their jobs and a lot of people lost their houses," Joubert said.
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Travis County officials said fixing the bridge is going to be a longer process. They said they are working with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get a temporary bridge set up, then for a long-term solution they will need to assess the structural viability of the bridge.
They said during the flooding it sustained damage that impacted its structural integrity.
What you can do:
Travis County officials said resources have been taken to residents, and they will continue to be.
The American Red Cross has established a dedicated Family Assistance Hotline to help those seeking to locate missing family members following the recent flooding in Travis County ESD #1 (Lago Vista/Northwest Travis County).
If you are searching for a loved one, call 1-800- RED-CROS or 1-800-733-2767. Please note: This number is specifically for those affected by the flooding in the Lago Vista/Northwest Travis County area.
The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis and previous coverage
The sound of chainsaws could be heard revving all around the Sandy Creek community in northwestern Travis County on Sunday afternoon. Residents were in recovery and cleanup mode after intense flooding left several roads, vehicles and homes damaged.The neighborhood, just outside the Leander city limits, was one of the worst-hit communities during flash floo...
The sound of chainsaws could be heard revving all around the Sandy Creek community in northwestern Travis County on Sunday afternoon. Residents were in recovery and cleanup mode after intense flooding left several roads, vehicles and homes damaged.
The neighborhood, just outside the Leander city limits, was one of the worst-hit communities during flash floods that swept through the Austin area over the weekend.
Wren Bates said floodwater from Big Sandy Creek would have completely swept away her mother’s house had it not become wedged between two large pecan trees.
“It just didn’t feel real," she said, recounting the moment she saw the damage. "It wasn’t breaking down and sobbing or anything — that was later. It was just, ‘I cannot believe that this happened.’ Because we’ve had floods through here before but they never went as high as the buildings."
Auburne Gallagher, a 25-year resident of the neighborhood, was helping lead recovery and cleanup efforts.
“Right now we need showers, we need laundry facilities — is what we need. We don’t have any of those things. We will not have any septic out here or sewer for a good two weeks because that complete facility went down with the river," she said. "We have no water out here because the water lines ... [are] gone. All wiped out.”
Round Mountain Baptist Church in Sandy Creek opened a temporary shelter for people affected by the floods. Church staff said they no longer need donations — just help spreading the word that they're open and available to help.
Pockets of heavy rain were possible across the Austin area Monday. Central Texas and the Hill Country remained under a flood watch until 7 p.m.
A Leander community is feeling isolated after a main bridge broke due to severe flooding.Leander bridge brokenWhat they're saying:The death toll has climbed, as the body of a 17-year-old girl was found on Monday morning after being swept down Cow Creek near Lago Vista.The majority of the deaths in Travis County happened in the Big Sandy Creek area near Nameless Road. The community on the other side of the bridge feels trapped."For the most part, we're just isolated right now, and u...
A Leander community is feeling isolated after a main bridge broke due to severe flooding.
What they're saying:
The death toll has climbed, as the body of a 17-year-old girl was found on Monday morning after being swept down Cow Creek near Lago Vista.
The majority of the deaths in Travis County happened in the Big Sandy Creek area near Nameless Road. The community on the other side of the bridge feels trapped.
"For the most part, we're just isolated right now, and until they can do something with the bridge and see what they can do and allow people to go back across it again," said Steve Bozoudes.
The bridge is the only way in or out of the neighborhood in Leander, but it has become increasingly unstable.
"This is the big Sandy Bridge that originally washed out the last big storm we had, probably 15 years ago. They rebuilt it," said Auburne Gallagher. "It has shifted eight inches, so we have it shut down. It's not safe to pass right now."
With chunks of the bridge in the river, other pieces were cracked, crumbled, or absent. People were driving four-wheelers and ATVs across it to bring water, food, and other resources to everyone who could not leave. The crossing was limited to four people at a time on Monday, to be on the safe side.
"At the moment, it's just foot traffic only across the bridge," said Sara Ashworth. "We are bringing stuff to the other side and carrying it over with us. We've only got three carts, but we're just making do."
It sparked concerns about how long it will take to get it fixed so they can return to work.
"My boss at work has already told me that you do what you need to do to take care of you and your family and your neighbors," said Bozoudes.
"We still have bodies that haven't been found," said Gallagher.
"We're just in shock and awe right now just as to what's happened," said Bozoudes. "We never expected anything like this."
They were thankful for having running water again on Monday, after not being able to shower, brush their teeth, or flush their toilets for several days.
"Everybody's going to have to understand that this is where we are, and we're doing the best we can, but it's hard," said Gallagher.
Many of the neighbors are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the support and donations they have received.
"All the donation centers have been influxed, definitely don't need any clothes," said Ashworth. "We're all closed, as far as I know, in the area at the moment because of everybody's generosity, but that might change."
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The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt
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