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 Scott Road Historic Bridge 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 Parker, 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 Tallman Meadow 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 Douglas or visit Twenty-Mile Historic Park, 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 Parker, 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 Parker, 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 Parker, 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.
PARKER, COLO. — On behalf of the company’s Bell Value Add Fund VIII, Bell Partners has acquired Montane Apartments, a 400-unit multifamily property in Parker, for an undisclosed price. The community will be renamed Bell Parker Ranch. Completed in 2018, the garden-style community features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, a lazy river, an oversized clubhouse and well-programmed green spaces. Jordan Robbins of JLL Capital Markets brokered the deal. With this acquisition, Bell Partners now owns or manages a portfolio...
PARKER, COLO. — On behalf of the company’s Bell Value Add Fund VIII, Bell Partners has acquired Montane Apartments, a 400-unit multifamily property in Parker, for an undisclosed price. The community will be renamed Bell Parker Ranch. Completed in 2018, the garden-style community features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, a lazy river, an oversized clubhouse and well-programmed green spaces. Jordan Robbins of JLL Capital Markets brokered the deal. With this acquisition, Bell Partners now owns or manages a portfolio of approximately 7,400 apartments in 21 communities across the Denver region.
LOS ANGELES — CGI+, a Los Angeles-based multifamily investment firm, has completed the disposition of a shovel-ready, 4.9-acre development site in Torrance to JPI for $40 million. The property is entitled for a six-story, 525-unit residential building, with 34 units reserved for residents earning less than 30 percent of the area median income.
Designed by AC Martin, the planned development will offer floor plans ranging from studio to three-bedroom apartments. Residences will be connected by a series of walking paths leading to four distinct and separate micro-environments offering amenities including outdoor workspaces, barbecue and dining areas, a spa, children’s playground, pet park and fire pits. A 28,000-square-foot aerial central park on top of the project’s eight-story garage will offer 360-degree views from the Pacific Ocean to downtown Los Angeles. The rooftop park will feature a resort-style pool, coffee shop, clubhouse, indoor/outdoor gym, pickleball court and outdoor lounge spaces.
Chris Gomez-Ortigoza and Tim Barden of Land Advisors Organization marketed the fully entitled development site on behalf of CGI+.
SAN MATEO, CALIF. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has secured $61 million in financing for the construction of Arbello, a mixed-use multifamily and office property in San Mateo. Located at 477 9th Ave., the five-story property will feature 120 for-rent apartments and 29,000 square feet of office space. Onsite amenities will include a coworking space, wellness center, clubhouse, expansive courtyard and rooftop deck. Brandon Roth of IPA advised and marketed the financing on behalf of The Martin Group and JPF Capital.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV., AND TEMPE, ARIZ. — In two separate transactions, a real estate fund managed by Kennedy Wilson has purchased Tides on Commerce in North Las Vegas and Finisterra in Tempe for a total of $166 million, excluding closing costs. The fund invested a total of $61 million of equity in these transactions. The names of the sellers were not released.
Tides on Commerce offers 336 apartments and Finisterra features 356 units. The low-density, garden-style properties offer a diverse mix of unit sizes and a variety of amenities.
Kennedy Wilson has approximately 14 percent interest in a commingled fund that acquired the two properties and serves as asset manager. The two acquisitions contribute to Kennedy Wilson’s growing multifamily portfolio with ownership interest in nearly 40,000 units.
Highlights Warby Parker and Google’s AI-powered smart glasses won’t launch until after 2025, but the companies say they will offer real-time contextual assistance and all-day utility.Tariff exposure is being mitigated through supply chain shifts, selective price increases and expense control, reducing reliance on China to under 10% by year-end.Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer ...
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Warby Parker and Google’s AI-powered smart glasses won’t launch until after 2025, but the companies say they will offer real-time contextual assistance and all-day utility.
Tariff exposure is being mitigated through supply chain shifts, selective price increases and expense control, reducing reliance on China to under 10% by year-end.
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will not hit the market until after this year, according to the co-CEO of the glasses retailer.
“These are going to be mind-blowing products that really change the way all of us interface with AI and with technology,” said Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, during a fireside chat this week at the Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference. “We believe that glasses are the perfect form factor for AI.”
However, “they won’t be for sale in this calendar year,” Gilboa said.
The collaboration between Warby Parker and Google, which was unveiled at Google’s developer conference in May, marks the latest foray into the AI-powered glasses market.
Meta and Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica partnered in 2019 to create smart glasses embedded with Meta’s AI chatbot. Amazon launched its Echo Frames in the same year. Snapchat, which debuted its internet-connected Spectacles in 2016, upgraded it with AI in 2024.
Apple is reportedly working on its own smart glasses, while Samsung is working with Google to debut its own augmented reality (AR) glasses. There are also smaller companies that have unveiled AI glasses, such as Xreal and Envision.
AI-powered glasses are the latest upgrade to older forms of smart glasses, most famously exhibited by Google Glasses in 2013. Priced at $1,500, it was discontinued a decade later.
But as wearables became smarter, adoption increased. One of the most popular uses of wearables is for health tracking, according to a PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Connected Wellness: Tracking the Rise of Health-Tracking Technology.” Millennials were most likely to use these wearables, with Generation Z not far behind. Baby boomers and seniors came in last.
Warby Parker’s alliance with Google on AI-powered smart glasses marks a major milestone for the direct-to-consumer eyewear brand.
Gilboa said they are still engaged in early work for the glasses, but he believes that generally AI-powered glasses’ ability to offer real-time contextual information will make it much more useful to consumers.
Much like how smartphones unleashed a wave of innovation by enabling connected mobility, Gilboa said smart glasses will do the same for AI.
“It can know what you’re looking at and can understand what you’re hearing. As a result, AI can process information in real time,” Gilboa said. “They have context around you as an individual; they know what’s on your calendar. They know everything about you.”
So when users look at the world, the glasses can help answer questions like “how do I install a car seat or fix a broken coffee machine?” Gilboa said. “What shoes is that guy wearing and where can I buy them?
“For the first time, people will really want to adopt smart glasses for all-day everyday use because they look good and have so much utility,” Gilboa added.
Their smart glasses project benefits from Google’s broad ecosystem that includes Android, Search, Maps and YouTube, as well as its experience in generative AI.
“They have such depth of data around their individual users that being able to tap into that with a smart glasses product is what we think is going to be really transformative in a number of ways to the world, but also to our business,” Gilboa said.
Asked how the retailer is responding to tariffs, Warby Parker CFO Steve Miller said the company is actively rerouting its supply chain to minimize the impact of tariffs on Chinese imports.
Before the tariffs, around 20% of its goods come from China, with the rest from Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Italy and the U.S. The retailer said the estimated hit from the tariffs is $40 million to $45 million, assuming the 145% tariffs on China and 10% for the rest of the world. (China tariffs has since been cut to 30%, but the situation is in flux.)
Miller said the retailer is doing three things to offset the tariffs:
Gilboa said Warby Parker has opened two optical labs in recent years, in Las Vegas and a suburb of New York. These locations do the final assembly of the glasses for quality control.
In the meantime, the retailer’s core business continues to thrive.
The company now operates nearly 300 retail locations and generates close to $800 million in annual revenue. Its growth strategy includes store expansion, product diversification and expanded vision services.
Warby Parker is planning to open 45 stores this year, including five inside Target stores. The company began by only selling eyeglasses directly to consumer, but now it also offers contact lenses and eye exams, representing roughly 10% and 6% of revenue respectively.
“Contacts were up roughly 25%. Eye exams were up 40%,” Miller noted. “We view eye exams and holistic vision care more broadly as critical to serving the eyewear customer in the U.S.”
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UPDATED May 20 at 9:49 a.m. to include additional comment from Poulette Bakeshop ownership.One of Colorado’s most buzzworthy bakeries is preparing to move. But lucky for residents in Parker, it won’t be going far.Poulette Bakeshop, at 19585 Hess Road, Unit 107, will relocate this fall “to a larger, more prominent storefront” on Mainstreet in its hometown, according to an announcement this week. The shop, known for it...
UPDATED May 20 at 9:49 a.m. to include additional comment from Poulette Bakeshop ownership.
One of Colorado’s most buzzworthy bakeries is preparing to move. But lucky for residents in Parker, it won’t be going far.
Poulette Bakeshop, at 19585 Hess Road, Unit 107, will relocate this fall “to a larger, more prominent storefront” on Mainstreet in its hometown, according to an announcement this week. The shop, known for its French pastries, will inhabit a 2,800-square-foot space on the ground level of a new luxury apartment complex called The Juniper at 19865 Mainstreet in Parker.
Owners Carolyn Nugent and Alen Ramos moved to Colorado in 2020 after illustrious careers as professional pastry chefs, and began the bakery out of their kitchen. In 2021, they opened their first commercial space and have since put out macarons, cookies, breads and other treats that earned national acclaim. (Cardboard eclairs, anyone?)
In April, the James Beard Foundation named Nugent and Ramos finalists for its prestigious awards, in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category. That nomination came as The New York Times dubbed Poulette one of the best bakeries in America.
“It has long been our dream to operate Poulette Bakeshop in the heart of Parker’s Mainstreet, and we’re thrilled to be expanding in a way that allows us to better serve our community,” Nugent said in a statement. “Guided by our ongoing commitment to exceptional hospitality and the craft of artisanal, European-inspired baked goods, this new chapter deepens our connection to the community through service and culinary tradition.”
Nugent tells The Denver Post by email that there will be overlap between the time the new space opens in fall 2025 and the lease expires at the original bakery in 2026. That means there’s potentially double the enjoyment for those with a sweet tooth in Parker.
“We are still confirming what will be produced and offered at our existing space. We have several great ideas, but are still determining what makes the most sense for our team and the space,” she said.
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