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 Tower of Memories 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 Bow Mar, 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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“I have referred my families to Always Best Care and they have been very happy with the service and the care staff that come into their homes. I was recently talking to a nurse who owns a Home Health company and asked her who she liked to use for home care. She said Always Best Care in Lakewood never lets me down. They always show up and give good care! There are so many home care companies out there it can be overwhelming. If you are trying to chose which home care company to go with, I highly recommend Always Best Care in Lakewood.”
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“My husband had a bad fall that resulted in two pelvic fractures and a fractured rib. Fortunately, there was no need for surgery but unfortunately, he was going to be immobile and in a great deal of pain. He was very nervous about my ability to be able to handle him so he requested that we look into very short-term ( one week) home health care when first coming home. Not knowing when he would be released from the hospital I was in my own panic about setting up the care so quickly. With he help of Nancy -a key administrator, I was able to get set up immediately even when I was unsure of exactly when to start. I was guided through the process. When I had to delay one day-no problem. The care giver who was sent to us, Evelyn was terrific-personable and willing to help in anyway requested. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”
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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 Sunset 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 The Melting Pot or visit Littleton 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 Bow Mar, 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 Bow Mar, 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 Bow Mar, 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.
Torrid Store Closures Will Probably Hit Colorado and Wyoming Shoppers in 2025I'm going to shoot straight with you...Growing up, I was hardly ever considered thin. I have and will probably always be a bit thicker, and there's no shame in that!It took many years (and lots of therapy) to learn to accept myself and my body for what it is. As long as I make healthy choices (most of the time)...
I'm going to shoot straight with you...
Growing up, I was hardly ever considered thin. I have and will probably always be a bit thicker, and there's no shame in that!
It took many years (and lots of therapy) to learn to accept myself and my body for what it is. As long as I make healthy choices (most of the time) I'm satisfied with what I see when I look in the mirror.
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There's always room for self love, no matter what your size is.
I know that might sound cliché, but it's true!
I say that now, but when you're a young woman with a bigger body, there's bound to be some challenges.
No matter what size you are, it's always weird as a kid/tween to go try on new clothes at the local department store with your parents. I remember clear as day how frustrating it was to go jeans shopping with my mom.
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I'm not trying to throw my mother under the bus, but neither of us were very good at expressing ourselves in a calm and rational way when trying on clothes. And I clearly remember that I was too tall or wide to get clothes from the juniors section at the age of 11 and 12.
So, instead of grabbing a cute glittery top that looked like something my friends would wear, my mom grabbed an almost business casual style top from the women's section.
It wasn't her fault! The normal tween stores didn't really have much in my size.
However, when I learned about stores and shops for people who are a bit bigger, that's when the game shifted for me. While there's still plenty of discrepancies with stores for plus sized folk and the products they sell, there are still more options.
Stores like Torrid were places I'd be able to stop in if I needed to pick up something nice for a college activities event.
Now, after years of serving the plus sized community, Torrid brick and mortar stores will be closing.
Earlier this month, officials from Torrid shared news following their first quarter earnings report.
Lisa Harper, the CEO of the company confirmed the plan that 180 of Torrid's "underperforming stores" will close by the end of this year.
“We remain in a strong financial position and are executing with clarity and focus. I’m incredibly proud of our team’s commitment to delivering innovative product, deepening customer connections, and building a more agile, resilient business for the future,” Harper went on to say.
Officials from the company confirmed that the closure doesn't necessarily have to do with poor sales. It actually is just a sign of customers changing shopping habits.
In the press release, Harper confirmed that 70% of Torrid's sales are done through online shopping, proving that digital is continuing to be their "customer’s preferred channel."
There is no word on which stores will be closing over the course of this year. Since the start of the year, Torrid has already closed two locations, according to a report from USA Today.
As of June 2025, there are twelve Torrid store locations across the state of Colorado.
Wyoming only has one Torrid location, and it's in Casper.
This is still a developing story. We will keep you updated as more information comes out regarding the specific closure locations.
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REI is one of the most popular stores in Colorado. The outdoor retail store opened its first location in 1983 and has been consistently adding locations ever since. You might remember REI opening their Loveland location last year.The Loveland location was the 10th location in Colorado. REI is now officially set to open its eleventh location. The 11th co-op w...
REI is one of the most popular stores in Colorado. The outdoor retail store opened its first location in 1983 and has been consistently adding locations ever since. You might remember REI opening their Loveland location last year.
The Loveland location was the 10th location in Colorado. REI is now officially set to open its eleventh location. The 11th co-op will open in 2025.
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REI announced in a press release that they will open a 22,000-square-foot location in Durango this summer. REI did not provide an exact date for the grand opening, but they did say that it will for sure open this summer.
The new location will be on 40 Turner Driver and will offer climbing, camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and other outdoor gear. There will also be a full-service bike shop as well as a seasonal ski and snowboard shop.
In addition to the ski and snowboard shop, there will also be a service center for skiing and snowboarding equipment.
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This is great because Chapman Hill and Purgatory Resort are right by Durango. This new location offers more variety for skiing and snowboarders in Colorado.
Colorado is not the only state getting new REI stores. In the press release, the company will open a total of eight locations nationwide.
REI will now have eleven Colorado locations. It truly seems like one of those companies that will continue to expand around the state.
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It certainly feels like summer in Colorado. After a lot of rain last week, temperatures will reach the highest of 2025 thus far. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will sit in the mid-80s for the majority of the week.You might have noticed that the sky is hazy or you might smell smoke in Colorado. He...
It certainly feels like summer in Colorado. After a lot of rain last week, temperatures will reach the highest of 2025 thus far. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will sit in the mid-80s for the majority of the week.
You might have noticed that the sky is hazy or you might smell smoke in Colorado. Here is where the smoke is coming from.
According to multiple sources, including 9News, the reason why you might see smoke in the air is because of wildfires in northern Canada.
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The fires are in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Over 2 million acres have been burned and a lot of that smoke has been heading our way.
At the time of writing, our air quality is okay, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. However, that could change as soon as this week. Other states in our nation have reported bad air quality.
Smoke from these wildfires in Canada has reached as far as Europe. You might remember last July, there were hazy skies in the Front Range. That smoke was also attributed to Canadian wildfires.
The majority of the smoke is on the east coast of the United States but has been noticeable in parts of Colorado. Experts say that this wildfire smoke is more toxic than other wildfire smoke due to the location of the wildfires.
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It is incredibly important to keep your windows shut and have your air conditioner on recirculate when wildfire smoke is extremely noticeable.
An adorable rescue is going viral in Colorado and across the country. A homeowner was shocked when they noticed a family of raccoons inside of their wood-burning stove.The homeowner did the right thing and immediately contacted the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. According to KDVR, when the officers arrived the mama ra...
An adorable rescue is going viral in Colorado and across the country. A homeowner was shocked when they noticed a family of raccoons inside of their wood-burning stove.
The homeowner did the right thing and immediately contacted the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. According to KDVR, when the officers arrived the mama raccoon got scared and ran up the chimney. She was later found on the roof.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Animal Control officers then safely captured the four baby raccoons that the mother raccoon left behind.
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The officers then put the four babies in a bush. KDVR does say that the babies were safely reunited with their startled mother.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shared the video on social media. There were plenty of comments praising the happy ending. One commenter even went ahead and named the adorable raccoons Smoky, Cinders, and Ash.
Take a look at the rescue below.
The cute video has been shared across various social media outlets since then. It's really cool to see the bodycam footage of this, so we can witness it the same way the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office does.
This video emerges at a time when animals are most active. During the early summer months, animals are having more babies and getting themselves stuck in odd situations.
Just last week, a curious dog had to be saved by the Colorado Springs Fire Department because it was stuck inside a pipe in a home.
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We asked artificial intelligence to take a look at the snobbiest cities in Colorado. We asked AI to compile this ranking by looking at population, home value, average salary per resident, and more.
This data was compiled via national research from Lawn Love.
The average starter home in the United States is approximately $192,000. Needless to say, Colorado isn't the cheapest state in the nation to purchase a home. Sure, there are plenty of states where you can find a perfectly good home. But, we have some pretty epic mountain views on the Front Range, so we have that going for us.A starter home is usually one that is purchased by first-time homebuyers and is defined as being among the lowest third in h...
The average starter home in the United States is approximately $192,000. Needless to say, Colorado isn't the cheapest state in the nation to purchase a home. Sure, there are plenty of states where you can find a perfectly good home. But, we have some pretty epic mountain views on the Front Range, so we have that going for us.
A starter home is usually one that is purchased by first-time homebuyers and is defined as being among the lowest third in home values in a region. In 2020, there were only 85 cities in the United States that had starter homes that were at or exceeded $1 million.
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In 2025, that is a whole different story. Today, 233 cities in the United States have starter homes priced at $1 million or more. Colorado has a few of those cities.
According to Zillow, three cities in Colorado now have a price tag of $1 million or more for a starter home. It should be no surprise that all of these towns are located in the Denver Metro Area and are highly desirable areas.
The three locations where starter homes are at least $1 million include Cherry Hills Village, Bow Mar, and Columbine Valley. Colorado ranked eleventh on the list of the 25 states that have starter homes with seven-figure price tags.
California has by far the most million-dollar starter homes in the nation. Making up nearly half of the entire list of million-dollar starter home cities in the nation, California has 113. New York was a distant second with 32, and New Jersey was third with 20.
See the full list of cities that have million-dollar starter homes on Zillow.com.
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