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 Old Town Hall 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 Pawleys Island, SC 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 Pawleys Island Nature 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 Chive Blossom Cafe or visit Pawleys Island Historic District, 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 Pawleys Island, SC, 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 Pawleys Island, SC 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 Pawleys Island, SC 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.
Sales taxThe town of Pawleys Island doesn’t claim ownership of the jetty that defines its northern tip. But its stake in seeing that the 72-year-old structure remains in place is greater than that of the state highway department, which built it but doesn’t claim it either.Repairing the structure at a cost of $286,000 ranks sixth among the 22 priority projects for Georgetown County’s proposed capital project sales tax that is up for voter approval in November. It is one of two projects that the town has on the ...
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The town of Pawleys Island doesn’t claim ownership of the jetty that defines its northern tip. But its stake in seeing that the 72-year-old structure remains in place is greater than that of the state highway department, which built it but doesn’t claim it either.
Repairing the structure at a cost of $286,000 ranks sixth among the 22 priority projects for Georgetown County’s proposed capital project sales tax that is up for voter approval in November. It is one of two projects that the town has on the list. At No. 10 is $2.08 million for drainage improvements that the town is now working to identify.
This is the third time Georgetown County has put a 1-cent capital projects tax before voters. One failed in 2012. One passed in 2014. Neither had any projects for the town of Pawleys Island.
This time, the six-member commission that solicited projects, ranked them and drafted the referendum ballot was chaired by a Pawleys Island appointee, Mark Hawn. The appointment was made possible by shifting population that had previously assured Georgetown and Andrews of having the three municipal seats on the commission. The county had the other three.
Although he lives on the island’s north end, Hawn ranked the jetty project a lower priority than four other commission members. So did Gary Cooper, a county appointee who has a second home on the island.
Hawn said the commission agreed at the start that projects in their own areas would receive extra scrutiny from the individual members.
“I took a particularly challenging look at that, as did Gary,” Hawn said of the jetty project.
The jetty was built by the highway department, now the Department of Transportation, between 1950 and 1952. It was extended after Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Since 1985, it has marked the south side of Midway Inlet, according to a survey conducted for the town by Coastal Science and Engineering.
The cost to repair and stabilize the structure is based on that survey, which noted that getting state and federal permits for work within the footprint of the existing jetty would be easier than getting permits that expand it.
The study also found that while deteriorating and “slumping” in places, it was not in immediate danger of failure.
Former Mayor Bill Otis looked for ways to repair the jetty for years. Because the structure falls within the federal Coastal Barrier Resource System, federal funds can’t be used for repairs.
“It came down to the width of a line on the map,” Otis said.
Concerned that the town would be held responsible if the jetty failed, the town required that the deeds for four lots created in 2004 in a subdivision on the north end included language to absolve the town of responsibility for the jetty.
“It wasn’t that the town wasn’t concerned. The town was concerned,” Otis said.
As a north end resident, Hawn is concerned about the state of the jetty.
“I see it every day, but when you compare the number of people affected, it doesn’t stand out,” he said.
Pawleys Island doesn’t have a municipal property tax. During the first two sales tax referendums, the town only had one infrastructure project: beach renourishment for which it had set aside funds from a tax on short term rentals in hope of getting additional federal and state funds.
In 2020, the town adopted a strategic plan that called for addressing other infrastructure issues.
“We don’t have a lot of money in our budget to do that,” Mayor Brian Henry said.
In addition to the possibility of funding two infrastructure projects, Hawn’s role was an opportunity for the smallest of the county’s municipalities to play a role in an initiative outside its boundaries, Henry said.
“You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who said it wasn’t fair,” he said. “It’s important, these capital projects around the county.”
Drainage is the town’s top priority. It hired a consultant in 2022 to create a plan to address sea level rise and the “sunny day flooding” that comes from high tides.
It used a state infrastructure grant this year to hire the engineering firm SeamonWhiteside to conduct a drainage study to identify and prioritize improvements.
They started this summer “taking a look at every single pipe,” said Aaron Aikin, a project manager. “We took a look at everything we could find.”
The firm will create a model for tides and rainfall to identify “high impact areas,” he said.
The study is due to be completed by next summer. The town received $250,000 in the state budget to start work of some sea level adaptation projects, but the sales tax, if it passes, “that’s taking us to a whole other level,” Town Administrator Dan Newquist said. “This will certainly be a long-term initiative.”
With over 30 drains on the island, there is probably more that $2 million worth of projects that need to be completed, Henry said.
Still, “that’s significant money,” he added. “The return and the benefit for the 1-cent sales tax for us makes sense.”
Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 2:03 PM PDTMYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An additional 13 tornadoes have been confirmed in South Carolina from Hurricane Helene bringing the total to 18.Several of the tornadoes were large, wide and long tracked causing significant damage. Additional damage surveys continue in the wake of Helene.The following are reports issued from the National Weather Service Offices in Wilmington, Charleston and Columbia.CONFIRMED TORNADO REPORTSGEORGETOWN COUNTYA tornado develop...
Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 2:03 PM PDT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An additional 13 tornadoes have been confirmed in South Carolina from Hurricane Helene bringing the total to 18.
Several of the tornadoes were large, wide and long tracked causing significant damage. Additional damage surveys continue in the wake of Helene.
The following are reports issued from the National Weather Service Offices in Wilmington, Charleston and Columbia.
CONFIRMED TORNADO REPORTS
GEORGETOWN COUNTY
A tornado developed on the west side of the Waccamaw River near Hagely Landing (west of Pawleys Island, SC). The area where the tornado occurred was not accessible by Emergency Management or the National Weather Service Storm Survey Team. Radar indicated strong rotation in the area. Since there was no access to potential damageindicators this tornado was designated as EF-U (Unknown) for its intensity. Also, there was no way to determine the tornado’s path width, while the path length was estimated based on radar imagery and the photos.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Lodge Hall south of HWY 17 in Georgetown County. The tornado traveled northeast for two and a half miles and was 20 yards wide.
MARION AND HORRY COUNTIES
A fast moving EF-0 tornado touched down just north of HWY 378 near Pee Dee Crossroads and traveled northwest to near Brittons Neck. The tornado was 20 yards wide and on the ground for 4 miles.
MARION COUNTY
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Gresham and was on the ground for nearly 7 miles. The tornado traveled to near Centenary causing downed trees and tree limbs. The tornado was estimated to be 20 yards wide.
BEAUFORT COUNTY
An EF-0 tornado touched down on Daufuskie Island, near Driftwood Cottage Lane. Trees were snapped between Corley Street and Maritime Road near Old Moreland Road. Trees were also snapped on Amaranth Road at Moreland Road. The tornado then dissipated just north of Big House Plantation Road.
BEAUFORT COUNTY
A brief, relatively weak tornado, associated with an outer band of Hurricane Helene, developed near Headwaters Road. As it moved rapidly northward, it crossed the far western marshy area of the May River. It then crossed May River Road, where its snapped and uprooted some trees, before it dissipated just to the north.
BEAUFORT COUNTY
A brief EF-0 tornado impacted portions of Gardens Corner. The tornado began just southeast of Washington Farm Road, where a few trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado then traveled toward the northwest and snapped and uprooted some trees along Stroban Road near Daniels Drive. As the tornado approached Highway 17, it uprooted and snapped a few trees roughly between Dairy Farm Road and Cherry Oak Mews. The tornado then dissipated over a marshy area just north of Highway 17.
COLLETON AND BAMBURG COUNTIES
This tornado initially touched down in Colleton County. As the tornado approached HWY 641, multiple trees were snapped at the trunk. The tornado continued to the northwest where multiple tree branches were broken along Ashton Road, with additional tree branch and limb damage persisting along Ralphs Road as well. The tornado then turned more northward and passed to the east of Ehrhardt, SC in Bamberg County, where several trees were noted snapped at the trunk. The tornado then lifted near or just east of HWY 601, near Baucham Road.
CHARLESTON COUNTY
A weak, very short lived tornado touched down near Savannah Highway just west of Bonanza Rd. A tree was snapped closed to the trunk and then the tornado persisted northwest towards Aquabelle Ln and Bluewater Way where at least two large tree were snapped, hitting two different apartment units in the Bluewater Apartment complex. There were also many large branches broken throughout the complex area. The tornado then slightly lifted off of the ground as it crossed Bees Ferry Road and ended at Saint Hubert Way, where a few more small branches were noted.
CHARLESTON COUNTY
A very short lived tornado associated with Hurricane Helene touched down near Savannah Highway near Davison Road where it caused two power poles to lean. The tornado then continued northwest to Carriage House Way where a tree was uprooted and a few limbs were noted down. A few smaller tree branches were also noted just south of Bulow Landing Road before the tornado lifted.
SUMTER COUNTY
A brief, but wide, EF-0 tornado associated with Hurricane Helene began near Squaw Valley Road north of Wedgefield in Sumter County at 5:32 AM Friday. This was a large tornado that measured 1000 yards wide.
CLARENDON COUNTY
A brief tornado touched down on the east side of I-95, crossing over and doing minor tree damage along Saint Paul Rd and Cooper Lane. Peaks winds from this tornado reached 75 mph.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
A brief, EF-0 tornado touched down northwest of the town of Eutaw Springs. It began along Sinkler Avenue and produced minor tree damage along its path before lifting along Belvedere Dr near Fountain Lake. The tornado was on the ground for a mile and a half and produced winds to 77 mph.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
A weak tornado occurred in association with Hurricane Helene`s outer rain bands. This tornado began just inside the Orangeburg county line along Reevesville Rd near Rigby Rd. This was a long tracked and wide tornado on the ground for 17 miles and 800 yards wide. Peak winds reached 80 mph.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Weak, EF-0 tree damage began near Highway 78 just inside the Orangeburg county and then moved north-northwestward. The tornado produced peak winds of 84 mph and was on the ground for 14 miles and measured 500 yards wide.
ORANGEBURG, LEXINGTON AND CALHOUN COUNTIES
An EF-1 tornado touched down as Hurricane Helene`s outer bands worked through the region. The tornado touched down south of Stanley Crossroads, producing EF1 damage to trees along Bull Swamp Rd. The tornado was on the ground for 14 miles, was 700 yards wide and produced winds of 90 mph.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
A long-track, EF-1 tornado touched down east of Canaan, SC. It produced widespread tree damage along its path northwestward, producing EF-1 damage to trees in multiple spots west of Cordova, SC. The tornado was on the ground for 14 miles and was 1100 yards wide and produced peak winds of 95 mph.
COLLETON AND BAMBURG COUNTIES
A short lived tornado ahead of Hurricane Helene touched down near Gabriel Road in northern Colleton County with a few tree limbs down and a tree snapped at the trunk. The tornado then turned more northward and passed to the east of Ehrhardt, SC. The tornado was on the ground for 8 miles with winds of 90 mph.
ORANGEBURG AND CALHOUN COUNTIES
A long track EF-1 tornado occurred in eastern Orangeburg and western Calhoun counties from an outer band of Tropical Storm Helene. This was the longest tornado from Helene in SC with a path length of nearly 34 miles. This tornado was 800 yards wide with winds to 90 mph.
CLARENDON COUNTY
A brief tornado touched down on the east side of I9-5, crossing over and doing minor tree damage along Saint Paul Rd and Cooper Lane. This tornado had peak winds of 75 mph.
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