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Home Care In Southington, CT

Home Care Southington, CT

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 Southington Historical Society 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 Southington, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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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“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work”

Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do
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In-home Care for Anita
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“We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a”

We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.
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“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of”

Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.
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Non-medical Home Care for Gregory C.
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“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at”

Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again
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“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for”

Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.
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Home Care for Liam C.
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“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure.”

My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.
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Senior Care Services for Dorothy W.
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“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began”

I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.
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Personal Care Services for Susan W.
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“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal”

Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!
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Senior Caregiver for Pope A.
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“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary”

I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.
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In-home Caregiver for Kevin N.
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“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company,”

I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.
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In-home Care Services for Dorothy29
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“My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office”

My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.
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Non-medical Caregiver for Caring5863
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“Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of”

Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.
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“I have a very good providers from this Company”

I have a very good providers from this Company
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“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”

Debra T.
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“We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”

Anita
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“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”

Madison R.
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“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”

Gregory C.
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“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”

Milissa K.
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“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”

Liam C.
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“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”

Dorothy W.
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“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”

Susan W.
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TESTIMONIALS

“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”

Pope A.
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“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”

Kevin N.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”

Dorothy29
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“Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”

Caring5863
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“I have a very good providers from this Company”

elizabeth S.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Southington, CT?

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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.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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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.

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Types of Elderly Care in Southington, CT

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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 Southington Memorial Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care

Respite Care Services

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 New Mill Restaurant or visit Barnes Museum, 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.

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Benefits of Home Care in Southington, CT

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:

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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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

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 Southington, CT, 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.

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Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your CT's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

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 Southington, CT 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.

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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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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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:

  • The Orchards at Southington
  • Mulberry Gardens of Southington
  • Southington Care Center
  • New Season In Life - CT Assisted Living Advisor
  • The Summit At Plantsville
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Southington stunned by unexpected death of assistant girls basketball coach, native son Bill Queen

SOUTHINGTON — It had been a tough loss Monday night in Berlin for the Southington girls basketball team. They were about to learn it meant nothing compared to the sudden death of their assistant coach, Bill Queen, just as practice began Tuesday.Head coach Howie Hewitt woke up in the wee hours Tuesday morning, couldn’t fall back to sleep, so he wa...

SOUTHINGTON — It had been a tough loss Monday night in Berlin for the Southington girls basketball team. They were about to learn it meant nothing compared to the sudden death of their assistant coach, Bill Queen, just as practice began Tuesday.

Head coach Howie Hewitt woke up in the wee hours Tuesday morning, couldn’t fall back to sleep, so he watched the game film of Southington's 47-40 loss to Berlin and did the stats.

He emailed those stats to Queen, who replied that he wanted to show the girls some film clips before the start of that day’s practice at 12:30 p.m., earlier-than-normal due to exams going on at school.

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The Blue Knights stretched, then gathered in a classroom just off the gym. Queen fired up the video and pointed out — in a gentle, positive way Hewitt said he'd come to admire, — where corrections and improvements could be made.

“Coach, what do you think?” Queen called out.

“Let’s go practice!” Hewitt replied with gusto from where he was seated in the back of the room.

The players rose and headed back to the gym.

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By the time Hewitt got to the front of the classroom, however, Queen was experiencing what Hewitt called a 'medical emergency' that ultimately would claim his life later that afternoon at age 59.

While Monday night was tough, Tuesday’s became unfathomable for a family, a team and a town that had been Queen’s home for all but a decade of his life.

“???????You just wake up and you hope you dreamt it last night and it was just a bad dream,” Hewitt said Wednesday. “But the kids, we’re going to stick together."

The Blue Knights were supposed to play Thursday at South Windsor. That game has been postponed. A makeup date has not been announced.

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Instead, Hewitt said his team will meet for a light practice in the afternoon, grab something to eat, then go watch the boys home game Thursday night. There will be a moment of silence for Queen before tip-off.

The Blue Knights will get back to more structured work on Friday, Hewitt said, and they will decide on how to honor Queen as they complete the rest of the season without him.

So, too, was a Southington community Queen had been a member of all his life.

“There are a lot of broken hearts out there,” said Chris Buck, who coordinates the Southington Community Services holiday food drive for which Hewitt, Queen and the girls basketball team served as volunteers last month.

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Like so many Southington residents who are mourning his sudden passing, Buck had known Queen since childhood.

“It really leaves you reeling,” she said. “Just so many positive, complimentary accolades to give to Billy: a gem, a gentleman, a sweetheart, just so kind. It makes it hurt so much more. You have somebody here who is just top notch.”

While Queen’s sons Billy and Alex flew home from Chicago on Tuesday night to be with their mother, Patricia, Hewitt reconvened with his players and their parents at the high school.

While the players had not witnessed the episode, they were dismissed early from practice and were aware something had happened to their assistant coach. After the team was notified of Queen’s death, Superintendent of Schools Steve Madancy sent out a email to all families in the school district.

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“I’m glad we got together, the parents and the kids,” Hewitt said. “Many people contributed stories. It started out and it won’t end. There were plenty of tears.

"He brought so much positive energy and joy to every situation he was in. ... There are so many great things to say about him they roll right off your lips. He’s in your head, in your heart. As soon as you meet him, he’s always with you.”

Queen grew up in Southington, played basketball at Southington High School, graduated in 1982 and went on to have a four-year career playing basketball at Wesleyan University. He parlayed a degree in Mathematics and Economics into a successful career in the insurance industry.

With his expertise in basketball, Queen coached his sons as they came up through the ranks of the Southington Youth Basketball Association.

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Queen continued to volunteer in the town's youth league even as his boys passed on to the high school program. When Mike DeFeo, the director of SYBA, was short of coaches for the girls teams, Queen stepped in.

“He’s meant a lot to our program, for sure,” said DeFeo. “Just a good man, a generous human being, a guy who loved basketball and gave a lot back — and unnoticeable, quiet, behind the scenes.

“It was a sad day yesterday. We lost a good person.”

Hewitt and Queen were only in their second season coaching together, yet had developed a good synergy. Queen was a terrific listener, Hewitt said, and was effective at giving players and fellow coaches advice — even hard advice — through patience and tact.

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“(There was) a lot of one-on-one (instruction)," Hewitt said. “He would get you to a spot to make you feel comfortable enough to say what was on your mind, even if you weren’t that kind of person. He’d get you there and then let you go.

“I can’t tell you how many times he did the same thing for me. I should have been thinking about things differently and he would never say, “Howie, are you stupid? What are you thinking?’ He would always prompt me to tell him what I was thinking and he would always help get me to understand there was a better way to make a decision. He didn’t just do it for me. He did it for everybody.”

Southington firefighters concerned about staffing levels and safety

Southington firefighters and their supporters pushed for changes they say will improve safety.They’re concerned that at times, the number of people going out on a truck for a call can be too low and potentially dangerous.On Monday, firefighters turned up the heat as contract negotiations drag on with the town, and it could soon be headed to arbitration.“This is the fight of our careers and we’re not giving up,” Edwin Crandall, IAFF Local 2033 president, said.Southington firefighters, collea...

Southington firefighters and their supporters pushed for changes they say will improve safety.

They’re concerned that at times, the number of people going out on a truck for a call can be too low and potentially dangerous.

On Monday, firefighters turned up the heat as contract negotiations drag on with the town, and it could soon be headed to arbitration.

“This is the fight of our careers and we’re not giving up,” Edwin Crandall, IAFF Local 2033 president, said.

Southington firefighters, colleagues from around the state and community members showed up in force at a town council meeting.

“It’s really your responsibility to make sure our husbands, fathers, brothers, sons come home safe to us. I, don’t make me the one to tell, 'Hey, daddy isn’t coming home,'” Rachel Girouard, a wife of a firefighter, said.

Firefighters say they’ve been without a contract for more than two and a half years.

And they argue a sticking point in negotiations is firefighters would like a minimum of three people on a truck, which they say the town now allows to drop to two people many times at fire headquarters.

“We are certainly understaffed. It’s a safety issue for my people. It’s a safety issue for the public and we’re not able to perform the tasks that we need to perform,” Crandall said.

The union said a study found they should actually work toward four people on an apparatus. While some area departments do that, we’re told three is common nearby.

“You need a supervisor. You have a driver and you need another firefighter to safely start an operation with at least three people to get something done,” Peter Brown, Uniformed Fire Fighters Association president, said.

The town council chairman said he’s limited in what he can say because negotiations are underway, but he addressed the overall concerns about safety.

“I’ve met with the town manager. He’s assured me we are in a good place,” Paul Chaplinsky, R – Southington Town Council chairman, said.

The chairman said they’ve made investments in the department, including setting aside more than $300,000 for equipment and facility improvements on Monday.

“Overall the Southington community is generally supportive of our safety personnel,” Chaplinsky said.

Firefighters said the town is saving about a quarter-million dollars by the current staffing practices. The first arbitration hearing is set for early February.

New Mexican restaurant set to open in Southington

SOUTHINGTON — Mamma Mia restaurant opened to great fanfare in December 2018 after the owners completely renovated a former diner, installing a three-ton Italian pizza oven.Watch MoreBut a fire just four months later shut down the restaurant and an attempt to reopen under new management amid the pandemic in 2021 was unsuccessful, leaving the building at 1765 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike vacant.That’s about to change.AdvertisementArticle continues below this adLoteria, a family-owned Mexican ...

SOUTHINGTON — Mamma Mia restaurant opened to great fanfare in December 2018 after the owners completely renovated a former diner, installing a three-ton Italian pizza oven.

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But a fire just four months later shut down the restaurant and an attempt to reopen under new management amid the pandemic in 2021 was unsuccessful, leaving the building at 1765 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike vacant.

That’s about to change.

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Loteria, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, is set to open in the space this month.

AnaLaura Gonzalez Alcocer says the dream of opening a restaurant started with her dad, who spent his career in the food service industry. He taught her and her siblings the value of hard work from a young age and got them started working for a restaurant.

“He’s always had a dream of opening up his own restaurant and having a family business,” Gonzalez Alcocer said. “During COVID it was a little hard getting things going, especially because we were all in school and work. It wasn’t the best time, so we waited a little.”

Gonzalez Alcocer signed the lease in October.

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“Now we’re just waiting for the liquor license to open up. It takes about three weeks,” Gonzalez Alcocer said last week. “So we’re hoping to open by the second or third week of January.”

Gonzalez Alcocer, her parents and siblings will all initially be involved in running the restaurant and getting things going.

“But my sister and I are in school. She's an undergrad and I’m getting my master’s on top of working full-time so we will definitely be looking to hire,” Gonzalez Alcocer said.

Loteria joins a host of other new restaurants in Southington, which Louis Perillo III, town economic development coordinator, finds encouraging.

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“We’re excited to be welcoming another new restaurant,” Perillo said. “Southington has quite a few and we think it’s great we continue to attract restaurants to our area. I look forward to them coming in.”

As far as renovations, an unfortunate incident for Mamma Mia turned into a blessing for Loteria.

“We didn’t have to do any renovations,” said Gonzalez Alcocer, referencing extensive repairs under the previous owners after the 2019 fire. “They renovated the whole front so we just had to decorate.”

Loteria’s menu will offer traditional Mexican food.

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“We’ll have traditional platters, guacamole, corn on the cob, burritos, margaritas made with tequila from our country and more,” Gonzalez Alcocer said.

Loteria aims to share a little bit of the family’s Mexican culture and roots with the community.

The name refers to a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, which is played with a deck of cards containing a series of iconic images. The restaurant incorporates that imagery into its decor, Gonzalez Alcocer said.

Loteria Mexican Restaurant, 1765 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, will be open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Williams leads Southington High School football past Manchester into Class LL semis

MANCHESTER — The Manchester football team's first appearance in the CIAC Class LL playoffs in 30 years lasted a bit less than three hours.Watch MoreRashard Williams scored five touchdowns — three on passes from CJ DiBenedetto, one on a run, one on a kickoff return — Tuesday as No. 5 Southington downed the fourth-seeded Red Hawks 47-20 in a quarterfinal game at Memorial Field."This group here, we fought to the end and I love them," Manchester coach Roy Roberts said. "That's what it's about...

MANCHESTER — The Manchester football team's first appearance in the CIAC Class LL playoffs in 30 years lasted a bit less than three hours.

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Rashard Williams scored five touchdowns — three on passes from CJ DiBenedetto, one on a run, one on a kickoff return — Tuesday as No. 5 Southington downed the fourth-seeded Red Hawks 47-20 in a quarterfinal game at Memorial Field.

"This group here, we fought to the end and I love them," Manchester coach Roy Roberts said. "That's what it's about. We played against a good football team and when you play against a good football team you can't turn the ball over as many times as we did.

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"But at the end of the day our guys did a great job and they did a great thing for this school. We plan on being back."

The Blue Knights (7-4) will play No. 1 Staples at Paul Lane Field in Westport in the semifinals Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

Manchester (7-4) was playing in its first postseason game in 10,951 days, since a loss to Naugatuck in the 1993 Class LL final. But thre Red Hawks fell into an early hole Tuesday and faced an uphill battle the rest of the way.

Southington scored on its first two possessions, driving 67 and 55 yards, for a 14-0 lead in the opening 8:08. DiBenedetto found Williams on a 13-yard score and the senior then hit Evan Anderson for 13 yards.

Manchester responded by going 75 yards capped by a Julian Henderson three-yard run, set up by a 49-yard pass from Emanuel Sampel to Jayden Kennedy to cut the gap in half. But the Red Hawks turned the ball over on their next three possessions and the Blue Knights took advantage of the third one.

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Three plays after Williams' interception gave Southington the ball at the Manchester 27 with 1:40 left in the half, DiBenedetto hit Williams in the corner of the end zone for 21 yards and a 21-7 lead that Southington took to halftime.

Henderson's six-yard run got Manchester back in it but Williams had an answer with a 77-yard kickoff return. Chad Agosto responded with an 81-yard kickoff return for a score for Manchester, but on the next play DiBendetto found Williams for 53 yards and the game's fourth touchdown in a 1:24 span for a 40-20 lead.

"Rashard had a huge game," Southington coach Mike Drury said. "We got him going early with some quick stuff and turned them to big plays. It was a big night. He's a dynamic player. When he has games like that it's pretty electric."

DiBenedetto finished 15-for-25 passing for 220 yards with four touchdown passes.

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Staples defeated Southington 34-27 on Sept. 22.

"We played Staples before and we get to play them again," DiBenedetto said. "We take it game by game and they're another team on the list."

Player of the game

Rashard Williams, Southington: Caught three touchdowns passes, rushed for a touchdown, returned a kickoff for a touchdown, and added two interceptions.

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Quotable

"We've had a lot of ups and downs this season and Southington hasn't won a first-round game for a few years. We've been able to persevere and keep working hard every day." -- Wiilliams.

Southington 47, Manchester 20

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Norwalk and Southington named most popular home buying destinations in the US

Norwalk and Southington, Connecticut, have ranked among the top zip codes in the nation for house hunters.A market report, published by Realtor.com, ranked the 10 top municipalities for homebuyers this season.Southington ranked second in the nation for the popularity of its housing market, while Norwalk came in eighth.The zip code ...

Norwalk and Southington, Connecticut, have ranked among the top zip codes in the nation for house hunters.

A market report, published by Realtor.com, ranked the 10 top municipalities for homebuyers this season.

Southington ranked second in the nation for the popularity of its housing market, while Norwalk came in eighth.

The zip code ranking is based on supply and demand in the community. And it is also based on locations where homes are sold the quickest and home listings get the most clicks online.

Many of the most popular zip codes are towns near high-cost, metropolitan hubs, like New Haven, Hartford and New York, Realtor.com Economic Data Analyst Hannah Jones said.

“Areas where people can still afford homes, are still seeing buyer demand. In areas where people can't afford homes are not seeing buyer demand,” Jones said. “So you just see these affordable areas crop up, because there are areas where people can still participate in the housing market.”

The city of Gahanna, Ohio, located outside Columbus, ranked most popular in the country among house hunters.

The Northeast dominated the top ten list, with all but four zip codes hailing from the region.

Southington has a strong housing market with fairly priced homes, but the town’s Director of Economic and Community Development Lou Perillo said he was still stunned by the results of the report.

“Quite honestly, we're surprised at being number two in the country just because, you know, we're unaware of how hot other markets are. We knew we had a very strong market,” Perillo said. “I always say everything sells and selling is just a matter of time. I was surprised to see our number two ranking, but I'm not surprised to learn that it's a place that a lot of people want to be.”

Southington’s proximity to larger cities including Hartford and New Haven may have contributed to the town’s popularity, Jones said.

Norwalk has seen an increase in residents moving to the city since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling said.

Many New Yorkers left the city during the pandemic and landed in Fairfield County suburban communities like Norwalk. With the increase in population, the city is working to ensure Norwalk’s infrastructure isn’t strained.

“When you see a growth of this nature, obviously, we want to make sure that we monitor everything. We're very comfortable that this has not made a significant impact on our student body enrollment,” Rilling said.

Norwalk’s schools and water supply aren’t being overwhelmed, Rilling said. Additionally, the sewage water treatment plant, which has a history of capacity and leakage concerns, is within capacity.

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