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 Clarendon Hills Historical Society Heritage 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 Clarendon Hills, IL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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 again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She is”
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“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two”
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“I have recommend ABC Senior Services to several clients and have always received great feedback.”
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“Setup a caretaker from Always Best for my Grandpa. The representative John that helped me”
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“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home”
“Matt and his team were first rate. Our family was extremely pleased with ABC.”
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“Our family worked with ABC to provide first just nighttime caregivers, but eventually 24/7 caregivers”
“We hired a care giver for a night to help me at my daughters wedding”
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“ABC was very responsive to our situation and came through for us quickly. They communicated”
“Always Best Care was more like a family member than a service. Matt, the owner,”
“I called to get help for my aunt. I needed someone to help out on”
“Great experience with this agency. Very caring and compassionate. Very responsive to communication when changes”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without”
“Caring, tireless effort to accommodate our needs.”
“ABC provided wonderful service to our loved one and this kindness extended to our family”
“I would like to thank all the people who work for abc. Everybody took the”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home”
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“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house”
“I have been an employee of Always Best Care for the past 6 months ,and”
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“We want to express our deepest gratitude for the compassionate and dedicated care Always Best Care provided to our mother, Rita K, during her final days. As caregivers, Judy and Lu were remarkable. Their kindness, patience, tenderness and sensitivity to our mother's need brought immense comfort to our family during this difficult time. They made mom feel safe and cherished. Also, thank you to you and the team at ABC for a memorial tree being planted in memory of our mother, Rita”
“Always Best Care is very responsive with schedule change requests. They connected my father with an excellent care giver. Full disclosure it took 2 or 3 other care givers who did not work out but found excellent care giver who became almost like a member of the family. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”
“Amazing company!”
“Teagan, it has brought me so much joy and comfort knowing that my Mom has a caregiver such as yourself, who has consistently been working with her. I am so grateful you are still available to work with her during the times she is living with me and my family. Thank you for all that you do!”
“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She truly came from above. Today is his 92nd Birthday and I can't be there, but she has made the day special for him with cake and small gifts. She also keeps close tabs on his failing health and coordinates his care excellently. She goes above and beyond what would be expected. I don't know Rihanna as well, but she, too, sounds like she cares for my uncle in a kind and positive way. My uncle can be demanding and cranky and they both do a good job maintaining an upbeat attitude. Last but not least, I appreciate Ana for juggling so many clients and caregivers, which in our own situation seem to change on a dime, yet she always comes through. Thanks again”
“I again want to compliment Shannon on her fine work as my uncle's caregiver. She is truly heaven-sent. Today is his 92nd Birthday and I can't be there, but she has made the day special for him with cake and small gifts. She also keeps close tabs on his failing health and coordinates his care excellently. She goes above and beyond what would be expected. I don't know Rihanna as well, but she, too, sounds like she cares for my uncle in a kind and positive way. My uncle can be demanding and cranky and they both do a good job maintaining an upbeat attitude. Finally, I appreciate Ana for juggling so many clients and caregivers, which in our own situation seem to change on a dime, yet she always comes through. Thanks again”
“Want to recognize Jeff for his kind, empathetic communication on the phone trying to help us with our wheelchair bound friend. The medical system leaves disabled people behind to fend for themselves. Jeff is really trying to work with us to provide some kind of care for our friend who can't help himself. Jeff makes the world a happier place. Thank you Jeff and Always Best!”
“Dear Jeff, I’m sorry this note is so late in arriving. I just wanted to say how much I appreciated all your help during this very trying time in our lives. The people that came and helped care for Mickey were kind, thoughtful and loving. He was treated with dignity and respect, he deserved that. Thank you for that and please pass on my regards to all that enriched our lives. It was much appreciated.”
“I recently worked with Michelle Kramer at Always Best Care. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who is navigating Senior care for their loved one. Michelle is so knowledgeable as she has been in the industry for so long. She helped me to find places to move my dad, she knew all the answers to the hard questions that I had. Michelle was just amazing and I literally could not have moved my dad recently without her help. I also used their care facilities in July when I moved my dad to his first memory care facility to help him transition. Their caregivers were great and they were so flexible with the times that I needed someone with my dad.”
“We want to thank you all for all the help over the last 5 months And we recognize there is a chance we will need help again in the future. Jeff pls thank Virgie, Tia and the rest of the team Everyone was fantastic!!”
“We want to thank you all for all the help over the last 5 months And we recognize there is a chance we will need help again in the future. Jeff pls thank Virgie, Tia and the rest of the team Everyone was fantastic!!”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two excellent care givers. I stop by my moms one to two times a week. My mom and her house are well cared for each time I stop by. Most often they don't know I am coming, so I know she is receiving wonderful care all the time. My mom has dementia and she realizes that she can't remember most things. It is a large weight off my mind knowing that I couldn't ask for better caregivers. Felicia and Sadie are to be commended for the wonderful job they do taking care of my mom.”
“I believe when someone does an outstanding job they deserve recognition. My mom has two excellent care givers. I stop by my moms one to two times a week. My mom and her house are well cared for each time I stop by. Most often they don't know I am coming, so I know she is receiving wonderful care all the time. My mom has dementia and she realizes that she can't remember most things. It is a large weight off my mind knowing that I couldn't ask for better caregivers. Felicia and Sadie are to be commended for the wonderful job they do taking care of my mom.”
“i had no idea where to even start looking for a memory care facility for my husband. Matt Friscia was extremely helpful and immediately put me at ease, asking about my situation, my husband's level of alzheimers and my budget. i was so relieved when he provided me with several possible facilities. i was lucky enough to ultimately decide on the first place on the list. My husband is receiving excellent care now and i have peace of mind that i chose the best place!”
“I have recommend ABC Senior Services to several clients and have always received great feedback. Matt and team are always professional, efficient, and go above and beyond to care for my Seniors. Very dependable!”
“We cannot say enough about our experience with the team at Always Best Care, Chicagoland. It gave us so much peace to know the great care our Uncle was receiving during a very difficult time. If you live in the Chicagoland area and are looking for excellent, in home care services for a loved one, you cannot go wrong with the team at Always Best Care! First class operation!”
“Setup a caretaker from Always Best for my Grandpa. The representative John that helped me out was knowledgeable and made everything very easy to get going. The caretaker Linda that they sent out has been great, very personable and friendly! Don't know what we would have done without her help.”
“I can't say enough good things about EVERYONE at Always Best Care Senior Services in Lombard. Matt, the Caregiver Aides and ALL the support staff cared for my two 99 year old Alzheimer stricken parents as if they were their parents. EVERYONE is extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and worked tirelessly to care for my very elderly parents whenever things changed, which was most of the time. You can trust them 100% with the care of your family members. Also, their fees are very reasonable.”
“The care provided by Always Best Care senior Services was better than could ever be expected. They truly care about the care of my Mom and her well being. Matt and his team always went beyond what could reasonably be expected to assist with my Mom's care. I feel vary lucky to have found Always Best Care Senior Services for My Mom's care and highly recommend them to any one looking for this type of help for a loved one.”
“I have seen this team serve local clients with great care and compassion. Matt and his team of professionals are VERY responsive and ready to problem-solve on behalf of patients. Whether planning ahead, or in a pinch, this is a team worth considering for your loved one’s care.”
“The caregivers are terrific. They are also very nice people. The management is professional and conscientious. I highly recommend them”
“ABC responded rapidly and with competency and compassion to an urgent family care need. With gratitude- Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN”
“ABC was a godsend helping to take care of our dear father. Owner Matt and his team are very professional, supportive and caring. I highly recommend this company if anyone needs help with a loved one.”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home in the beginning and answered all of our questions and some we didn’t even know we had. He keeps in tough and is easily accessible. The caregivers are all very professional and warm. Virgie our caregiver became one of the family. It is truly a warm wonderful company. If you need to use a caregiver I highly recommend ABC.”
“They take a personal touch. The owner Matt is awesome. He came to our home in the beginning and answered all of our questions and some we didn’t even know we had. He keeps in tough and is easily accessible. The caregivers are all very professional and warm. Virgie our caregiver became one of the family. It is truly a warm wonderful company. If you need to use a caregiver I highly recommend ABC.”
“Matt and his team were first rate. Our family was extremely pleased with ABC.”
“I am a past client of this provider I got Always Best Care of Chicagoland & South Suburbs last December. They help in light meal prep, housekeeping, getting my mail, taking out the garbage can, washing the dishes, and changing my sheets. The caregiver was excellent, phenomenal, and always on time. I can't say enough about her. I only had her 2 days a week, Tuesday and Friday.”
“This company is the best. The owner Matt showed me a whole new definition to what family really means. There are way too many compliments to list. The name I want to give to his company and staff is “Making a difference in Families”. Thank you Matt and to your staff for taking care of mine. Mariella”
“Our family worked with ABC to provide first just nighttime caregivers, but eventually 24/7 caregivers for our father. ABC provided well-trained caregivers who were competent, personable and friendly. Management was attentive, flexible and responsive to our needs as they changed over time. We were very pleased with their services.”
“We hired a care giver for a night to help me at my daughters wedding I’m in a wheelchair we had Chris who helped me get dressed and get around at the wedding then when we got home he helped my wife get into the house and get me situated for the night my wife asked if we needed him again would he be ok if we asked for him again he said absolutely we would use them again”
“If you are looking for a home care company that is caring and responsive to your needs, Always Best Care is the company for you! Matt was professional, honest and genuinely concerned about meeting our needs in caring for our mom. Her actual caregiver, Debbie, was fantastic. As a health care professional myself with high standards I can honestly say I was beyond pleased with ABC.”
“ABC was very responsive to our situation and came through for us quickly. They communicated with us well and updated us regularly. I would recommend ABC”
“Always Best Care was more like a family member than a service. Matt, the owner, was kind, supportive and flexible with all needs and requests. His responsiveness to my requests was immediate. The caregivers were caring and trustworthy. Both Matt and the caregivers were attentive to my friends needs and concerns. My friend was extremely anxious about strangers coming into his house to provide care. Always Best Care made it so easy for my friend to quickly adapt because they are so personable and attentive.”
“I called to get help for my aunt. I needed someone to help out on the weekends. They were able to get someone immediately . Then shortly after that I needed someone more weekday hours as well. They immediately had someone to come out and help. Matt, the owner, was kind, supportive and flexible in all my requests and everything couldn't of worked out any better. The caretakers were caring and took great care of my aunt who was in a wheelchair. I truly could not have gotten through all this without Matt and Always Best Care.”
“Great experience with this agency. Very caring and compassionate. Very responsive to communication when changes were necessary. Always has the clients best interest in mind. Personally get involved with their clients. Highly recommend!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would recommend using their services...Art who was sent to help take care of my father for a very important event was prompt, considerate , friendly and took excellent care of my father helping him get ready for his son's, my brothers wedding.. Thank you ABC...”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home especially Rosa and Rochelle. They took very care of me at a difficult time. My daughter is recovering nicelyy.”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house to care for my husband Keith. When I started calling for care services I was skeptical. . Then I called Always Best Care and from the first conversation I knew they were perfect. My experience with everyone I encountered was like we were family. They are as caring as a family member could be for me and Keith. I now have an extended family not just a care giver service.”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without their help. Their caregivers are so caring and helpful; they don't just do their job, they go above and beyond to ensure the best care. I highly recommend them for your care needs.”
“Caring, tireless effort to accommodate our needs.”
“ABC provided wonderful service to our loved one and this kindness extended to our family as well. The staff was professional, compassionate and went well above and beyond. Thank you so much for helping us through a difficult time. I most highly recommend this company of wonderful people serving our precious elderly loved ones.”
“I would like to thank all the people who work for abc. Everybody took the best care of my mother-in-law at her time of need. I would like to recommend them to anybody in need of in home care for your loved one. They all were the best people you could ask for when the family needed them. Thanks again!!!”
“They are wonderful. Best caregivers. We loved all the ones that came into our home especially Rosa and Rochelle. They took very care of me at a difficult time. My daughter is recovering nucelyy.”
“I had a great experience with Best Care. The lady who took care of me after surgery was wonderful. She was helpful, nice and very caring. I will definitely use their services in the future if I need them again. And I will ask for the same caregiver. Thank you Always Best Care Chicagoland.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services or DuPage, IL., was a life saver and I would recommend using their services...Art who was sent to help take care of my father for a very important event was prompt, considerate , friendly and took excellent care of my father helping him get ready for his son's, my brothers wedding.. Thank you ABC... Scott”
“They've been caring for my father-in-law for over a year and I'd be lost without their help. Their caregivers are so caring and helpful; they don't just do their job, they go above and beyond to ensure the best care. I highly recommend them for your care needs.”
“It took me a long time to decide to have a stranger in my house to care for my husband Keith. When I started calling for care services I was skeptical. . Then I called Always Best Care and from the first conversation I knew they were perfect. My experience with everyone I encountered was like we were family. They are as caring as a family member could be for me and Keith. I now have an extended family not just a care giver service. Kathleen Carlson”
“I have been an employee of Always Best Care for the past 6 months ,and I love how professional they are ..”
“I love working at Always Best Care. The staff goes out of their way to help you in any situation.”
“We had an unexpected need to assist a family member on very short notice smack dab in the middle of the holidays. Matt did an awesome job assessing our needs and getting the resources in place”
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 Prospect 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 IL Mio Italian Restaurant, 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 Clarendon Hills, IL, 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 Clarendon Hills, IL 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
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The Little League team from Clarendon Hills, Illinois, again faces elimination against the Honolulu Little League team from Hawaii at the 2025 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.Clarendon Hills, representing the Great Lakes region, will face West region winners from Hawaii at 12 p.m. CT Sunday, Aug. 17 on ABC. Illinois made this game after a 3-2 win Saturday against Pennsylvania. The winner advances, and the losing team goes home.Here is everything you need to know about the teams and the matchup:W...
The Little League team from Clarendon Hills, Illinois, again faces elimination against the Honolulu Little League team from Hawaii at the 2025 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Clarendon Hills, representing the Great Lakes region, will face West region winners from Hawaii at 12 p.m. CT Sunday, Aug. 17 on ABC. Illinois made this game after a 3-2 win Saturday against Pennsylvania. The winner advances, and the losing team goes home.
Here is everything you need to know about the teams and the matchup:
The 2025 Little League World Series will broadcast on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, and the games will be available to stream on FuboTV (with a free trial). International games are on ESPN+.
The Great Lakes region champion from Clarendon Hills Little League in Illinois is scheduled to play at 12 p.m. Sunday on ABC against the West region champion from Honolulu, Hawaii.
The first game Sunday is at 8 a.m. CT with Illinois in the second-to-last game starting at 12 p.m. CT. Play begins early because of the MLB Little League Classic scheduled for 6 p.m. between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners, to be played in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
The LLBWS has two brackets, one for the 10 United States regional champions, and one for the 10 International Regional champions.
Clarendon Hills Little League is located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, located about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago — neighbor to Hinsdale, which made the 2024 LLWS. Clarendon Hills earned its first trip to the LLWS after winning the five-team Great Lakes Region Tournament on Aug. 6 in Whitestown, Indiana. That win came after Clarendon Hills won the state championship on July 24.
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Clarendon Hills, Illinois faced a daunting task when Hamilton, Ohio defeated it at the Great Lakes Regional Tournament. Rather than running from the challenge, Clarendon Hills embraced it.It already had slayed one giant earlier in the summer, and it never doubted it could do so again. A team hardened by a District 11 championship loss a year ago against Naperville lost to its rival again earlier this summer.Turns out the boys from Clarendon Hills are every bit as resilient as they are good.Because here Clarendon Hills ha...
Clarendon Hills, Illinois faced a daunting task when Hamilton, Ohio defeated it at the Great Lakes Regional Tournament. Rather than running from the challenge, Clarendon Hills embraced it.
It already had slayed one giant earlier in the summer, and it never doubted it could do so again. A team hardened by a District 11 championship loss a year ago against Naperville lost to its rival again earlier this summer.
Turns out the boys from Clarendon Hills are every bit as resilient as they are good.
Because here Clarendon Hills has been, competing at the Little League World Series. The Great Lakes champions worked for rematches against both Naperville and Ohio and dominated those games. Doing so helped them make history as the first 12U Clarendon Hills team to win a state championship and reach the Series.
“Bouncing back and beating both teams shows them that they have terrific perseverance. They never get down and know they can always come back,” Clarendon Hills manager Brian Herold said. “When we lost to Ohio, we had a three sentence comment afterward: ‘Remember Naperville.”
This journey began when most players were eight years old, but it was against Naperville last year where it may have reached a turning point. Clarendon Hills had excelled since coming together and won the league’s first state championship, period, at 10U.
The train seemed to be building momentum for a potential run to South Williamsport, but it was knocked off track at 11U. There, Naperville ended Clarendon Hill’s repeat state title dreams. It was frustrating but it was how Clarendon Hills responded which helped point the way to achieving its ultimate dream.
“That was a really tough pill to swallow, but it was a big lesson for the kids that there are teams working really hard and that are capable of beating us,” Herold said. “The coaches had a great vision of what to do from there to recapture districts and the kids committed to embracing that vision and made it happen.”
“Losing at 11-years-old lit a fire under the boys and got them focused and they realized what it takes to get to where we’re at right now,” Clarendon Hills assistant coach and league president Brian O’Malley said. “All the credit goes to them wanting to work and be good teammates and good stewards for the town.”
Naperville certainly did its best to keep the team off course. It again defeated Clarendon Hills at districts last month, defeating it, 7-1. The team had worked too hard and sacrificed too much to simply fold there. Instead it refocused, barreled through consecutive opponents and earned a coveted rematch against Naperville.
Given a second chance, Clarendon Hills cashed in, romping to a convincing, 8-2 victory. That served as a springboard and Clarendon Hills overpowered a strong field at states, outscoring six teams, 60-9 and earning that elusive first 12U state title.
One goal achieved, another one beckoned and, again, Clarendon Hills showcased its toughness. Trailing its opener against Indiana, 3-0 in the fifth inning, it stormed back and won, 4-3 when Connor Lazar hit a two-run, walk-off single. A day later, however, Ohio again had Clarendon Hills a defeat from its summer ending, winning, 11-1.
No doubt, Clarendon Hills would have preferred winning every game, but the previous loss against Naperville might have served as a blessing. The coaches’ message rang true and every player did remember Naperville and how it seized the day when given another opportunity.
Clarendon Hills made quick work of Kentucky and earned its rematch against Ohio, an undefeated team which had outscored three regional opponents, 25-1. But the focus was not on Ohio, it was on itself and what Clarendon Hills could do. So ready were the players that they needed no words before taking the field.
“We felt like we needed a big speech before the game and the coaches had something prepared and the kids said, ‘We know what we have to do. We’re going to go out and make the plays,'” Herold said. “The kids are performers. They execute. I just get out of the way and let them play.”
Oh, how Clarendon Hills played in that championship. It scored two first inning runs and cruised from there, building a nine-run advantage and winning the crown, 9-4. The victory was a microcosm of the team’s entire summer run with every player contributing and different ones stepping up when the starting pitcher was injured early.
Clarendon Hills already lost its staff ace to injury earlier this summer and played without two key players at states. But this gutsy team never flinched. It just kept moving forward. That carried it exactly where it always planned on going.
“They never give up. They continue to play defense, they kept grinding and they had their opportunity and they took it,” O’Malley said. “They went one pitch at a time like we preach. It’s their want and their grit that goes a long way for this group.”
And those are qualities which could help those 12 players continuing surging no matter what field they pursue going forward. This team chartered a course toward South Williamsport but both excellent opponents and other obstacles kept trying to knock it far off the path.
Clarendon Hills never lost sight of the target. How it did so to live this dream will forever mean as much to the coaches and community as that they achieved it.
“That’s a testament to these boys refocusing and wanting to get better and be better teammates and grow as individuals. We preached that this is a family and we all have become a family,” O’Malley said “If you don’t face adversity in life, some of the goals you want to achieve can’t be reached. You need some adversity in life to refocus and see what you’re about. How they have done that so well truly makes us happy.”
The Clarendon Hills Little League team from Illinois was eliminated from the 2025 Little League World Series on Sunday afternoon after a 9-1 loss to the team from Honolulu Little League in Hawaii.Hawaii took control early, scoring five runs in the first and three in the second. Bronson Firmahin went 3-for-3 with a home run, his three-run first-inning blast getting Hawaii off to a fast start.Evan Crawford and Kobe Lumford also went 3-for-3 for Hawaii. The West region champ now advances to play against 2 p.m. Tuesday, while Illin...
The Clarendon Hills Little League team from Illinois was eliminated from the 2025 Little League World Series on Sunday afternoon after a 9-1 loss to the team from Honolulu Little League in Hawaii.
Hawaii took control early, scoring five runs in the first and three in the second. Bronson Firmahin went 3-for-3 with a home run, his three-run first-inning blast getting Hawaii off to a fast start.
Evan Crawford and Kobe Lumford also went 3-for-3 for Hawaii. The West region champ now advances to play against 2 p.m. Tuesday, while Illinois is headed home.
The Illinois team represents the Great Lakes region in the U.S. bracket. Illinois lost its opener to the Las Vegas Little League team from Nevada and then rebounded to defeat Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Below is a recap from Illinois' loss to Hawaii in the 2025 Little League World Series:
Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.Illinois had two runners reach base in the top of the sixth inning, but comes up short and is eliminated from the Little League World Series. Congrats on a great season for the team from Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
Illinois goes 1-2-3 in the top half of the fifth inning. Hawaii gets a pair on in the bottom half, but cannot score. Illinois is down to its final three outs.
Hawaii 9, Illinois 1, end 5th
Hawaii gets three singles to load the bases but new pitcher Liam Striltschuk works out of the jam to maintain the score.
Hawaii 9, Illinois 1, end 4th
Illinois gets its first hit of the game, a one-out double from Jack Kaczmarski in the fourth. Illinois follows with three singles to score its first run on an RBI single from Liam Harrigan.
Hawaii 9, Illinois 1, middle 4th
Hawaii added to its lead when Kobe Lumford scored on a wild pitch. The West region champs are in control.
Hawaii 9, Illinois 0, end 3rd
Illinois goes down 1-2-3 in the top of the third inning against Hawaii's Evan Crawford. The Clarendon Hills team is still without a hit.
Hawaii 8, Illinois 0, middle 3rd
Josh Tanaka drove in Kuana Payanal with a two-out hit, with Tanaka advancing to second on an error and baserunner Logan Brokaw scoring, as well. Evan Crawford followed with an RBI single to score Tanaka.
Illinois will go with new pitcher Jack O'Malley to replace Jack Kaczmarski.
Hawaii 8, Illinois 0, end 2nd
After a strikeout and two walks, Hawaii is replacing pitcher Mason Mitani with Evan Crawford, who gets the next two batters to fly out and ground out and end the threat.
Hawaii 5, Illinois 0, middle 2nd
Bronson Firmahin hit a three-run home run, staking Hawaii to a quick lead. Illinois pitcher Jack Kaczmarski struck out the first batter, but allowed three singles in a row before Firmahin's big hit.
Hawaii followed with two more singles before one run came across on a wild pitch and another after a walk.
Hawaii 5, Illinois 0, end 1st
After a leadoff runner reaches on a hit by pitch, Illinois goes down 1-2-3 in the first inning, including two strikeouts.
Illinois 0, Hawaii 0, middle 1st
Game 19 of the Little League World Series will begin at 1:13 p.m. Illinois is the visiting team on the scoreboard and will bat first. Mason Mitani is pitching for Hawaii.
No. The state has four United State champions, but none have won overall championship. Kankakee was U.S. champ in 1958 and 1962, while Chicago teams won in 1967 and 2014. The 2014 title won by Jackie Robinson West Little League of Chicago was eventually forfeited because of the use of an ineligible player.
The Clarendon Hills Little League has 12 players. Here is the roster:
The LLWS runs through Aug. 24, when the winners from the U.S. and international brackets face off in the championship game.
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CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Clarendon Hills officials on Monday would not reveal the status of Village Manager Zach Creer, who took the helm more than two years ago.Creer, an Arlington Heights resident, appears to have been away from the office for much of the last month.On Monday night, the Village Board plans to hold a closed-door meeting to discuss personnel issues. It's the first such session since early 2023, when Creer's predecessor, Kevin Barr, was in hot water with the board.No action is planned at Monday's meeti...
CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Clarendon Hills officials on Monday would not reveal the status of Village Manager Zach Creer, who took the helm more than two years ago.
Creer, an Arlington Heights resident, appears to have been away from the office for much of the last month.
On Monday night, the Village Board plans to hold a closed-door meeting to discuss personnel issues. It's the first such session since early 2023, when Creer's predecessor, Kevin Barr, was in hot water with the board.
No action is planned at Monday's meeting.
Since Aug. 8, the village's assistant manager, Mera Johnson, has written the weekly online reports for the manager's office. Creer's phone message and email reply both state, "I am currently out of office." His photo and name still appear on the village's website.
At the beginning of last Monday's meeting, Village President Eric Tech started by saying, "Zach isn't here. He wasn't able to make it," adding that Johnson would fill in.
Asked about Creer's status Monday morning, Johnson told Patch that Creer was not in the office and that she did not know when he would return.
Tech and trustees did not respond to messages for comment Monday morning.
In early 2022, Barr, Creer's predecessor, was placed on leave by then-Village President Len Austin for two weeks because of a job issue. Public documents later showed that officials misled residents about what happened.
On June 30, 2023, Barr retired, with the board appointing Creer to take his place. Before that, Creer was the assistant village manager for 2½ years and the assistant to the village manager for a year before that.
Creer's first time as assistant to the village manager in Clarendon Hills was from 2014 to 2017. After that, he held jobs with La Grange and Lake County.
In 2010, Creer graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Illinois. A couple of years later, he received his master's degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University.
The Clarendon Hills Little League’s magical summer came to an end Sunday with a loss to Hawaii in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.While no World Series championship was in the cards for Clarendon Hills, it did bounce back from its opening-round loss to Nevada to beat Pennsylvania, meaning the team returns home with a win on their record.The positives of the experience and making it that far wasn’t lost on the team.“My dream was to play with my friends as long as possible,&rd...
The Clarendon Hills Little League’s magical summer came to an end Sunday with a loss to Hawaii in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
While no World Series championship was in the cards for Clarendon Hills, it did bounce back from its opening-round loss to Nevada to beat Pennsylvania, meaning the team returns home with a win on their record.
The positives of the experience and making it that far wasn’t lost on the team.
“My dream was to play with my friends as long as possible,” said infielder Matthew Kalish. “Just being here, learning new things about different cultures, was amazing. We spent a lot of time with the team from Japan, and being here with the international teams and all the other teams was incredible. This experience meant so much. I love and live baseball.”
Teammate Henry McMahon called the experience of participating in the World Series “the best experience I’ve have had in my whole life.”
“It went by so fast,” McMahon said. “We’ve been practicing for a long time. Knowing there are no more games is hard to take in.”
Clarendon Hills manager Brian Herold said all along that his team wasn’t satisfied to “just be there” for the World Series. But there was plenty to be positive about, even after being eliminated.
“It’s an amazing experience, an accomplishment that was our goal,” Herold said. “We quickly shifted gears when we reached this level. To play the best teams from across the world and to elevate your game, that is what we did.
“We’re also very proud of our community and where we’re from. We’ve had great support, and we’re excited to come home and share our experiences with our community.”
Details had not been set as of Tuesday morning, but Clarendon Hills officials said there will be some organized celebration for the team.
There were watch parties set for the Sloan triangle in downtown Clarendon Hills for each of the three games the team played in Williamsport, Saturday night’s moving inside local establishments due to storms.
The team got off to a rough start in its first game Aug. 13, finding itself in the elimination bracket by virtue of a 16-1 loss to the Mountain Region and Nevada State champion from Las Vegas.
But the team battled back Saturday night with a 3-2 victory over the Mid-Atlantic Region/Pennsylvania State champion in front of 20,000 spectators.
Herold’s son, Brody, pitched the entire game and was benefited by the team scoring first, manager Herold said.
“We know we play our best when we’re ahead, and it put Brody at ease with a lead,” he said.
Elimination came Sunday with a 9-1 loss to the West Region winner from Hawaii. Teams from Hawaii won the World Series titles in 2005, 2008, 2018, and 2022.
Clarendon Hills showed resilience multiple times during its summer run, as it lost a game in district competition to Naperville, before beating the same team for the championship.
After winning the Illinois state championship without a loss, Clarendon Hills was defeated by Ohio in the Great Lakes Region tournament, but came back again to beat that same team, which earned a berth in the World Series.
Players on the 2025 Clarendon Hills team were Brody Herold, Jack Kaczmarski, Matthew Kalish, Christian Gernot, Connor Lazar, Sean Bolger, Jack O’Malley, Liam Harrigan, Luca Striltschuk, Hudson Lauerman, Luke Schaller and Henry McMahon.
Chuck Fieldman is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
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