It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Hurdle Mills, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Hurdle Mills, NC, 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 Hurdle Mills, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Hurdle Mills, NC 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.
* Photo courtesy House of RaefordHouse of Raeford is hosting upcoming fresh bulk chicken sales in Raleigh, Goldsboro, Hurdle Mills and more! You'll find impressive prices starting at $0.60/lb!For all of these sales, you'll need to pre-order and pre-pay on the House of Raeford website.Locations and DatesSee the dates, times, locations and prices for each of the sales on the...
* Photo courtesy House of Raeford
House of Raeford is hosting upcoming fresh bulk chicken sales in Raleigh, Goldsboro, Hurdle Mills and more! You'll find impressive prices starting at $0.60/lb!
For all of these sales, you'll need to pre-order and pre-pay on the House of Raeford website.
See the dates, times, locations and prices for each of the sales on the House of Raeford website HERE.
At the time of this post, the following North Carolina sales are listed on their website:
Clinton 5/6/23
Fletcher/Asheville 5/20/23
Goldsboro 5/27/23
Greensboro 6/10/23
Jacksonville 5/20/23
Morehead City 5/13/23
New Bern 6/30/23
Orange Co/Hurdle Mills 7/1/23
Plymouth 6/24/23
Raeford 6/24/23
Raleigh 5/25/23
Richlands 6/17/23
Roanoke Rapids 7/28/23
Robersonville 5/13/23
Spring Lake 5/26/23
Wallace 7/1/23
Whiteville 6/16/23
Prices may vary in some locations so check the pick-up location on their website that is closest to you to see the specific prices. In addition, some products may sell out before the sale. Payment methods include Debit, Credit, or PayPal.
Their website indicates, "All sales close at 12:00 Noon, two days prior to the pickup date unless the available products sell out earlier."
Following are the prices for the Raleigh, NC pre-order sale at the NC State Fairgrounds on 5/25/23. For the other locations, you will need to click on the link for the specific location to see the prices.
Chicken Leg Quarters, 40 lb box, $24 ($0.60/lb)
Chicken Drumsticks, fresh, 40 lb box, $28 ($0.70/lb)
Bone-in Chicken Thighs, fresh, 40 lb box, $40 ($1.00/lb)
Party Wings, 40 lb box, fresh, $50 ($1.25/lb)
Boneless Chicken Breast, fresh, 40 lb box for $70 ($1.75/lb)
Boneless Chicken Thighs, fresh, 40 lb box, $76 ($1.90/lb)
Chicken Tenders, 40 lb box, fresh, $80 ($2/lb)
Ellison's Chicken Sausage, Italian with Fennel, 10 lb case, $50
Ellison's Chicken Sausage, Original with Sage, 10 lb case, $50
Ellison's Chicken Sausage, Jalapeno Cheddar, 10 lb case, $50
For most of the pick-up locations, once you arrive to pick-up your order, you will drive up to the House of Raeford refrigerated truck and give your order number to the people loading the orders.
You'll need to stay in your car. Your order will be placed in your trunk or back seat. They ask that you do not get out of your car for safety reasons.
For more information and to place an order for your closest location, head to houseofraeford.store/pages/pickup-locations.
House of Raeford has offered some tips from the NC State Extension regarding handling, transporting, storing, and freezing of poultry on their website at houseofraeford.store/pages/handle-chicken-safely.
With the help of the local community and social media, Doug was safely returned to his owners on TuesdayMore VideosHURDLE MILLS, N.C. — A North Carolina family is celebrating the safe return of their emu, Doug, who escaped from his home early Monday.According to the owner's Facebook page, th...
With the help of the local community and social media, Doug was safely returned to his owners on Tuesday
HURDLE MILLS, N.C. — A North Carolina family is celebrating the safe return of their emu, Doug, who escaped from his home early Monday.
According to the owner's Facebook page, the emu made a run for it after snapping the electrical wire on their fence. Since then, there were multiple sightings of Doug speeding around the Hurdle Mills area toward Roxboro.
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The owners enlisted the help of Person County Animal Services (PCAS) to safely capture and return Doug the emu to his home.
They also put the word out on social media, making Doug somewhat of a local celebrity. According to PCAS, "Doug the emu has apparently become famous overnight."
The owners describe Doug the emu as "very friendly and curious." Hopefully, Doug was able to explore his curiosity while he was zooming around Person County.
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WCNC Charlotte is happy that Doug the emu is back home, safe and sound.
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Update: “911 calls released in NC road-rage shooting that injured child. What we know so far.”Sheriff’s deputies charged a 41-year-old man with assault after home-security video recorded part of a road-rage incident in Orange County that injured a 4-year-old child.Kelly Brandon Long, of Hurdle Mills, was charged early Tuesday morning with four counts of assault with a deadly we...
Update: “911 calls released in NC road-rage shooting that injured child. What we know so far.”
Sheriff’s deputies charged a 41-year-old man with assault after home-security video recorded part of a road-rage incident in Orange County that injured a 4-year-old child.
Kelly Brandon Long, of Hurdle Mills, was charged early Tuesday morning with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Long is accused of firing a weapon several times at a car during an incident in Hillsborough and the surrounding Orange County area.
One of the bullets grazed a 4-year-old boy in a child’s safety seat in the back of his father’s sedan, a news release stated.
Authorities say the bullet caused “a slight burn wound” to the boy’s back, which was treated at the scene.
Deputies responded to a gas station on U.S. 70 where a man reported “a series of road rage incidents” with an SUV driver he said had started on N.C. 86, north of Hillsborough, as he and the SUV driver were heading south, according to the release.
A deputy found shell casings on Miller Road and a resident whose security system had recorded the vehicles as they passed by, according to the release.
“Once Mr. Long’s vehicle stopped following the victim’s car, the toddler’s father pulled into the Shell/Quality Mart on Highway 70,” the release stated.
“Although the driver initially reported no injuries to anyone in his vehicle, deputies located one projectile lodged in the back of the toddler’s safety seat and a corresponding minor injury to the child’s back,” the release continued. “They also located damage to several other places on the vehicle consistent with being stuck by gunfire.”
The release did not say what led to the reported road-rage incidents or how many people were in each vehicle.
Long was placed in the Orange County jail on $50,000 secured bail, with a first court appearance set for Tuesday afternoon.
“Reckless and aggressive driving is dangerous for drivers, passengers, and the general public,” Sheriff Charles Blackwood said in the release. “As motorists, we never know if other drivers have weapons, nor do we know they are able to control themselves when angry. Do not engage. Drive to a safe, well-lit area and call for help.”
This story was originally published October 31, 2022, 10:21 PM.
Fuel your appetiteCalvander Food Mart, 108 Dairyland Road, Chapel HillCozart Fruit & Produce, 2717 Cheek Road, DurhamFarm & Garden, 3517 N.C. Highway 86 North, Cedar GroveHurdle Mills Market & Butcher Shop, 9570 Hurdle Mills Road, Hurdle MillsLa Cabana Taqueria, 3520 Capital Blvd., RaleighLatin American Food, 2502 Holloway St., DurhamTaylor’s Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Road, RaleighTookie’s Grill, 8105 Falls of Neuse Road, RaleighA woman steps up to the cl...
Fuel your appetite
Calvander Food Mart, 108 Dairyland Road, Chapel Hill
Cozart Fruit & Produce, 2717 Cheek Road, Durham
Farm & Garden, 3517 N.C. Highway 86 North, Cedar Grove
Hurdle Mills Market & Butcher Shop, 9570 Hurdle Mills Road, Hurdle Mills
La Cabana Taqueria, 3520 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
Latin American Food, 2502 Holloway St., Durham
Taylor’s Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Tookie’s Grill, 8105 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
A woman steps up to the cluttered counter at Farm & Garden in Cedar Grove wearing pajamas. She’s quick to clarify she wouldn’t go to the grocery dressed that way. “Just the Farm & Garden.”
But the gray store with wood siding on N.C. Highway 86 is something of a grocery, and a pretty good one. Though it operates two fuel pumps and sells what has become many gas stations’ standard farebagged chips, cheap beer and neon-colored Slush Puppiesit also stocks its coolers with lamb and bison from nearby farms. There’s local milk, mini pies made by neighbor Mary Justesen, and an extensive selection of regional beers.
The Farm & Garden is one of many filling stations to offer food that’s a step above tired, twirling hot dogs or packaged Pop-Tarts. It is also one of the easiest spots to find: A row of squat white signs spells the store’s bounty along both sides of the two-lane road leading there. More often, billboards reveal fuel brands and prices over specialty fare; it’s BP, not biscuits.
So good food becomes the fortune of lucky travelers who pull into the right shop, where they are told something about a town’s foodways through slices of plastic-wrapped cakes at the edge of a checkout counter, or tortillas, patted by hand and seared into golden rounds at the grill in the back. Locals know such spots but often can’t pinpoint them.
Addresses become “the convenient mart on Roxboro Road” or “the place on Capital Boulevard.” When Kate Medley and I drove the latter in search of lunch, the thoroughfare seemed to have a gas station at every intersection.
We stopped at one of the stores and hoped for directions. It’s not a map that we wanted, however, but a taco. After a few wrong turns, we found that and a whole lot more.
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