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 Westminster Bell Tower 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 Westminster, CO 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 Westminster City 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 Hideaway Steakhouse or visit Bowles House 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.
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 Westminster, CO, 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 Westminster, CO 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 Westminster, CO 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 Canal & River Trust is like some sort of an agency that makes you feel like you’re doing wrong constantly’
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LIVE-ABOARD boaters targeted with extra nightly mooring charges are asking: “Is this even our canal any more?”
The Canal & River Trust charges an extra nightly fee for boaters living in desirable “hotspots” of the waterway, on top of the cost of licence fees.
The charges mainly affect “itinerant boaters” – who routinely move from place to place along the canal – and who could in the past moor seven to 14 days without the extra charges.
Picturesque locations including Paddington Basin and Little Venice, where the “pre-bookable” charge is £25 per night on top of the annual charge, are being “privatised” and turned into a “ghost town” in a return to the bad old days of canals being “unlit no-go areas”, boat-dwellers said.
Scott Macdonald, who has lived in his historic wooden boat for six years, said: “It makes me so anxious I feel like I’m falling to bits. I feel like I have no rights as a boater,” he said.
“The Canal & River Trust is like some sort of an agency that makes you feel like you’re doing wrong constantly.
Paddington Basin: ‘The charges are affecting all the best bits of the canal, the hotspots’ [Malcolm Davis]
“I pay my licences, they are all up to date, I pay my insurance, all up to date. The charges are affecting all the best bits of the canal, the hotspots. And now these areas are all empty because people don’t want to pay the extra charge. No boater is having any part of it because it’s wrong.”
Mr Macdonald said the CRT could not be allowed to “effectively privatise” specific locations of the canal network, and added: “They’re putting up our fees every year and now this. It’s not going to stop, which is such a shame.
“If boaters are removed is this the canal any more? The canal creates a sense of community because people drop into the canal for various reasons, and there is a vibe around the canal that is good for mental wellbeing.”
The National Bargee Travellers Association which represent “itinerant boat dwellers” is calling for an end to hotspots that they say is discriminatory.
Chair of NBTA London Marcus Trower said: “The introduction of these new chargeable moorings is yet another example of the Canal & River Trust’s ongoing war on itinerant boaters and their determination to push us out of London and off the water altogether.
“With these chargeable moorings already standing empty, it seems that the CRT would rather see the towpath returned to the bad old days of unlit no-go areas than simply let boaters continue to live in peace, contributing to the safety, vibrancy and culture of London.
‘A vibe around the canal – is good mental wellbeing’
“However, just like when the CRT attempted to introduce bogus safety zones on the River Lee, boaters will continue to resist their dispossession and show that London is better with boats.”
On Wednesday the CRT said it had reviewed its practice and decided to abandon hotspots in Camden Town but not other areas, including Paddington and Little Venice.
The CRT suffered a huge blow from central government which last year announced a cut of around 60 per cent of its annual grant.
A CRT spokesperson said: “Boaters are a vital part of the fabric of London’s canals and over the past decade the number of boats on the capital’s waterways has more than doubled.
“Our charity works to balance the needs of all users, licence-holders who choose to continuously cruise as well as those with a home mooring.
“The vast majority of mooring in London is still free, but the addition of a small number of pre-bookable moorings ensures visiting boaters who are worried they will have nowhere to stop are not excluded from being able to visit our very busy London waterways, and can share the space.
“We’re doing all we can to increase the number of moorings where demand exists, and have added over one kilometre of free towpath moorings in central London over the past few years.
“Following a review of the usage and impact of all our pre-bookables, we have decided to return the Camden section to seven days free mooring.”
When it comes to fighting fires, Westminster firefighter August Rasche says every second counts."A fire typically doubles in size every two minutes," Rasche said. "The standard that we operate under is a four-minute response time."Rasche, who is also the executive board member for the Westminster Professional Firefighters Union (Local 2889), say this standard is becoming harder to meet as the city's population keeps growing."In the last 20 years, Westminster has grown fire quite a bit. One thing ...
When it comes to fighting fires, Westminster firefighter August Rasche says every second counts.
"A fire typically doubles in size every two minutes," Rasche said. "The standard that we operate under is a four-minute response time."
Rasche, who is also the executive board member for the Westminster Professional Firefighters Union (Local 2889), say this standard is becoming harder to meet as the city's population keeps growing.
"In the last 20 years, Westminster has grown fire quite a bit. One thing that has not grown is the Westminster fire department. We have the same number of stations, the same number of ambulances, same number of engines as we had 20 years ago," Rasche said.
According to Westminster fire department officials, between 2020 through 2023, call volumes increased by 37%.
"We've gone from 7,000 calls for service to over 17,000," acting Fire Chief Erik Birk said.
This is why the firefighter's union is asking residents to support Ballot Measure 3C this election, which would implement a 0.5 percent sales tax increase to help fund the creation of two new fire stations in the city, among other plans.
"If we can get these stations built out, we'll get back to that level of safety that we experienced back in the early 2000s," said Rasche.
The extra 5 cents for every $100 spent in Westminster, would generate roughly 19 million dollars annually.
"We feel that that is a small tax filling a massive need," Rasche said.
One of the fire departments, which would be built from this revenue, will be situated near the Westminster Promenade. It is where the fire department has identified a growing need for service.
"Some of that increase can be attributed to an aging population, mental health needs and many other factors," Birk said.
Funds would also be used to hire 45 firefighters and paramedics and modernize three of the city's existing stations.
"Some of these stations were built over 50 years ago and were not built for modern fire service or a diverse workforce," Birk said. "We do not have equitable amenities for our female firefighters, and 10% of our firefighters are female."
The Westminster fire department would also be able to create a new training facility, removing existing challenges with having sometimes go outside of the city to conduct critical training.
"Right now, our training facility is a parking lot with a small structure on it, and it is not sufficient for the expectations of a modern fire department," said Rasche.
If this measure passes, the firefighter's union hopes the two new stations will be built by 2029 and before they begin the process of modernizing existing stations.
Gabriela Vidal is a reporter for CBS News Colorado. Read her latest reports or check out her bio and send her an email.
WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Denver Northglenn, a three-story hotel at 345 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. A private seller sold the asset to a local buyer for an undisclosed price.Built in 1986 and renovated in 2023, La Quinta Inn offers 131 guest rooms and is centrally located between Boulder, Colo., and downtown Denver.Skyler Cooper and Christy McDougall of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Adam Lewis served a...
WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Denver Northglenn, a three-story hotel at 345 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. A private seller sold the asset to a local buyer for an undisclosed price.
Built in 1986 and renovated in 2023, La Quinta Inn offers 131 guest rooms and is centrally located between Boulder, Colo., and downtown Denver.
Skyler Cooper and Christy McDougall of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Adam Lewis served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Colorado.
FIRESTONE, COLO. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the sale of a retail building located at 10935 Colorado Blvd. in Firestone. An East Coast-based developer sold the asset to a local private investor for $5.4 million.
The Learning Experience occupies the 10,000-square-foot building, which was built in 2023, under a new 15-year lease.
Ryan Tomkins of SRS Capital Markets represented the seller in the deal.
MODESTO, CALIF. — Aspen Real Estate Financial (AREF), in partnership with Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority and California Affordable Housing Agency (CalAHA), has acquired the 50-unit Rumble Road Apartments in Modesto for $17 million, or $340,000 per unit.
AREF handles 100 percent of the total capitalization of the acquisition, along with reserves to cover lease payments and operating expenses. The program is a long-term lease to own, where AREF donates all equity and upside value to Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority.
Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority, on a 35-year lease to own the property, will begin implementing a workforce housing platform at the property where the rent levels are structured to fall within moderate income housing as defined by HUD at 80 percent to 120 percent of area median income.
Located at 2531 W. Rumble Road, the community offers 10 one-bedroom units and 40 two-bedroom apartments with air conditioning, ceiling fans, stainless steel appliances, double-pane windows, walk-in closets, full-size washers/dryers and tankless water heaters. Community amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, play area and onsite property manager. AREF has provided funds to gate the entire community.
Matt Benwitt of Lee & Associates LA North/Ventura represented the buyer, while Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. Nick Benjamin and Tom Lewis of CalAHA participated in the lease-to-own structure of its Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority member. Jim Kruse of Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority and its employees undertook the due diligence for the formation of the lease.
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