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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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How does In-home Senior Care in Pontotoc, TX work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, 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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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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, 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:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Pontotoc, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Pontotoc, TX 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 Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

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.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

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.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

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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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

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 Pontotoc,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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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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.

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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“It sounded just like my son” - Scammers target Pontotoc County man

ADA, Okla. (KXII) - The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans of scammers using artificial intelligence to clone a loved one’s voice and use it to steal money.It already happened to one Pontotoc County man who says the voice was incredibly realistic.“It was probably the worst four hours of my life, thinking that my kid’s life was probably just ruined,” Garion Fuller said. “It sounded just like him, I mean he was frantic and I could tell he had been crying. It sounded just like my son.&rdquo...

ADA, Okla. (KXII) - The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans of scammers using artificial intelligence to clone a loved one’s voice and use it to steal money.

It already happened to one Pontotoc County man who says the voice was incredibly realistic.

“It was probably the worst four hours of my life, thinking that my kid’s life was probably just ruined,” Garion Fuller said. “It sounded just like him, I mean he was frantic and I could tell he had been crying. It sounded just like my son.”

A scammer used voice cloning to pretend to be his son, saying he was arrested after a car crash, and needed Fuller to send money for a lawyer.

The scammer pretending to be his son gave Fuller the number of a fake lawyer. That “lawyer” confirmed what the scammer had said, and gave Fuller another number for a fake “court clerk.”

The “court clerk” told Fuller he could pay over the phone and get his son out sooner using cryptocurrency.

“We dug up money and went down and the guy got us to where to go, and got us to the Bitcoin bit. We got the money to him,” Fuller said. “Then we called his girlfriend, and she said ‘Gage is with me, we’re in Oklahoma City at Academy.’ And so then we knew that we’d been taken.”

Pontotoc County Sheriff John Christian says his office takes scam reports daily.

“Obviously if you think it’s your son, you’re gonna do whatever means you can,” Christian said.

But this one’s extra tricky.

But while the AI-created voice makes this scam sound believable, Christian said there are still signs of a scam.

“The main red flag would be asking him to get Bitcoin,” Christian said.

Bitcoin, money orders, and gift cards are all commonly used by scammers.

Christian says no matter who calls or what they’re asking for, verify it yourself before sending any money.

“Every situation could be different,” Christian said. “A lot of times people will say someone is in jail, but the easiest thing to do is find the phone number for that jail and call, find out if that person is in jail.”

Christian said don’t use the number they give you, find the number for the jail or court clerk online, and call that number.

Fuller said he and his family are prepared if another scammer calls.

“Something that makes sense to me is to have a code word that all your family knows,” Fuller said. “And if you get into a situation like that, you can say ‘What’s the code word?’”

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MHSAA girls basketball: The complete quarterfinals schedule, results

It's MHSAA quarterfinals week for girls basketball as teams across the state look to clinch a trip to the Mississippi Coliseum for the Final Four. The matchups get started Wednesday. Here is the complete schedule:Class 6AMississippi Valley State (Feb. 24)Tupelo 58, Horn Lake 51Germantown 62, Center Hill 42Pearl River Community College (Feb. 25)Biloxi 41, No...

It's MHSAA quarterfinals week for girls basketball as teams across the state look to clinch a trip to the Mississippi Coliseum for the Final Four. The matchups get started Wednesday. Here is the complete schedule:

Class 6A

Mississippi Valley State (Feb. 24)

Tupelo 58, Horn Lake 51

Germantown 62, Center Hill 42

Pearl River Community College (Feb. 25)

Biloxi 41, Northwest Rankin 35

Harrison Central 56, Gulfport 41

Class 5A

Pearl River Central (Feb. 24)

Laurel 51, Brookhaven 45

West Jones 50, West Harrison 29

Itawamba Community College (Feb. 25)

Callaway 57, Ridgeland 55

Lafayette 50, Holmes County Central 48

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Class 4A

Pearl River Community College (Feb. 22)

Quitman 39, Mendenhall 26

Raymond 48, Pass Christian 27

Mississippi Valley State (Feb. 23)

Pontotoc 56, Tishomingo County 44

Louisville 25, South Pontotoc 24

Class 3A

Itawamba Community College (Feb. 24)

Booneville 48, Yazoo County 30

Kossuth 75, Noxubee County 60

Clinton High School (Feb. 25)

Morton 44, Franklin County 24

Forest 48, St. Andrew's 24

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Class 2A

Mississippi Valley State (Feb. 22)

Belmont 78, Walnut 42

East Webster 54, Baldwyn 38

Clinton High School (Feb. 24)

Lake 53, West Lincoln 24

Heidelberg 57, Velma Jackson 47

Class 1A

Itawamba Community College (Feb. 22)

Biggersville 69, West Union 37

Ingomar 51, Coffeeville 24

Clinton High School (Feb. 23)

Bay Springs 66, McEvans 34

Simmons 53, Taylorsville 30

Pillow Academy’s Durwin Carpenter, JA’s Jan Sojourner, Wayne County’s Gina Skelton Are In Top 10 Active Girls Basketball Coaches In Wins In The Country

By Robert WilsonThree Mississippi coaches – Pillow Academy’s Durwin Carpenter, Jackson Academy’s Jan Sojourner and Wayne County’s Gina Skelton – are in the top 10 in the active high school girls basketball coaches in the country with victories, according to a list put together by Kevin Askeland of MaxPreps.Carpenter is ranked third, Sojourner is tied for sixth and Skelton 10th entering the 2022-2023 season, according to the list.With 10 wins this season, Carpenter now has 1,138 ca...

By Robert Wilson

Three Mississippi coaches – Pillow Academy’s Durwin Carpenter, Jackson Academy’s Jan Sojourner and Wayne County’s Gina Skelton – are in the top 10 in the active high school girls basketball coaches in the country with victories, according to a list put together by Kevin Askeland of MaxPreps.

Carpenter is ranked third, Sojourner is tied for sixth and Skelton 10th entering the 2022-2023 season, according to the list.

With 10 wins this season, Carpenter now has 1,138 career wins. Carpenter, who has in his 49th season, has 781 wins in the last 29 seasons at Pillow and 357 wins in 20 seasons at Central Holmes Academy. The Grenada Rundle High, Holmes Community College and Delta State graduate has won 10 state titles and four Overall championships.

Carpenter is second in Mississippi history in girls basketball wins behind Doyle Wolverton, who 1,249 games from 1975-2014 at Leake.

With seven wins this season, Sojourner now has 1,015 career wins. Sojourner, in her 43rd season, has 913 wins, a MAIS record six Overall Tournament championships and 10 state championships in 38 years at JA and 102 wins in five seasons at Canton Academy. The Copiah Academy and Mississippi College graduate is third behind Wolverton and Carpenter in career wins.

With six wins this season, Skelton now has 944 career wins. Skelton, in her 42nd season, has coached at Pickens, Ala. (two years), Carthage High (seven years), Forest High (10 years), Wayne County High (a combined 19 years, 12 the first time and now back for seven) and Quitman High (four years). The Waynesboro High and Mississippi University for Women graduate has won four state championships. Skelton also is the only woman in Mississippi history to coach a boys team (Forest High in 1995) to a MHSAA state tournament. Skelton is fourth in career wins behind Wolverton, Carpenter, and Sojourner.

Lamar Rogers of Clarkrange, Tenn., has the most wins (1,289) among active girls basketball coaches in the country on this list going into the season. He started in 1976. Rhonda Farney of Georgetown, Texas, is second with 1,237 entering this season. She started in 1975.

South Pontotoc’s Bill Russell ranks No. 25 in the list and is fourth in Mississippi. With 12 wins this season, Russell has 782 wins in his 34th season. The South Pontotoc and Mississippi State graduate has coached at Senatobia High (eight years), Pontotoc (20 years) and South Pontotoc (six years) and won two state championships.

This Small Texas Town Is One Of The Most Diverse Culinary Destinations In The U.S.

Small towns aren’t usually heralded for their culinary diversity, but Fredericksburg is breaking barriers. Nestled in the iconic Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is one of the best food towns in Texas. From fine dining to authentic German fare to mouthwatering pie, you’ll find a bit of everything here. Take a look at some of our favorite spots in this small town that boasts some of the very best restaurants in Texas....

Small towns aren’t usually heralded for their culinary diversity, but Fredericksburg is breaking barriers. Nestled in the iconic Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is one of the best food towns in Texas. From fine dining to authentic German fare to mouthwatering pie, you’ll find a bit of everything here. Take a look at some of our favorite spots in this small town that boasts some of the very best restaurants in Texas.

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There’s no doubt about it; Fredericksburg is a true foodie town in Texas! No matter what kind of cuisine you enjoy, there’s a good chance you’ll find it in this underrated small town. Have you ever been to any of these Fredericksburg restaurants? Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!

If you’re curious to see more delicious places to dine in the Lone Star State, check out our list of some of the best restaurants in Texas. You’ll want to bring your appetite with you!

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What are the most popular restaurants in Texas?

The most popular restaurants in Texas include a list of both historic and new places to dine.

For more delicious eats, check out our list of restaurants that define Texas.

What foods are popular in Texas?

Texas is known for foods that range from down-home barbecue to seasonal and farm-fresh fare. Foods that are popular in Texas include chili cheese fries, Texas sheet cake, central Texas-style barbecue, Texas toast, breakfast tacos, and Texas brisket sandwiches.

What are some hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Texas?

Hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Texas are a great way to discover authentic Texas flavor while avoiding the crowds. True to its name, Crawford's Hole-In-The-Wall is a great place to eat in Texas that only the locals know about. It's located in the small town of Paris. Check out our list of other underrated restaurants in Texas.

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