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 Villa Park Historical Society in Villa Park, IL 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 Villa Park, 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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“My family and I wish to sincerely thank you and your entire team for providing caregiving services with such quality, compassion, and professionalism. We were pleased to include Always Best Care Chicagoland in our father’s funeral service program, where nearly 1,000 family members, friends, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate his life and legacy. Margaret was absolutely right in the way she represented the quality of your services, and we are truly grateful for the care your team provided.”
“Always Best Care has been amazing with finding caregivers for my mother. After a horrible experience with another company, ABC was a breath of fresh air! They really care about their clients and their families. We have a wonderful caregiver for my mother. She has become like a family member! Michelle is wonderful to work with and Jeff is very knowledgeable about insurance! Highly recommend Always Best Care!!”
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“I highly recommend using this caregiver service to provide kind and caring folks to care for our loved ones. They were easy and and accommodating to work with in our home situation.”
“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.”
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“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.”
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 North Terrace Park in Villa Park, IL 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 Devon Seafood Steak or visit Lombard Historical Society Sheldon Peck Homestead, 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 Villa Park, 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 Villa Park, 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.
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She called her subordinate a "vulture" who had affairs with co-workers. The official had expected a long career with the village. VILLA PARK, IL – A top Villa Park official left her job Friday, a couple of weeks after her comments denouncing a subordinate's love life went public.Suzy Mika, the village's finance director, served in the role for nearly a year and a half. Before that, she worked in the same job in La Grange.Mika's controversial comments were made during a secret audio recording taken by Tr...
VILLA PARK, IL – A top Villa Park official left her job Friday, a couple of weeks after her comments denouncing a subordinate's love life went public.
Suzy Mika, the village's finance director, served in the role for nearly a year and a half. Before that, she worked in the same job in La Grange.
Mika's controversial comments were made during a secret audio recording taken by Trustee Khalid Sabri last December.
DuPage County prosecutors decided against charging Sabri for recording someone without that person's consent. Such a recording is against state law, but prosecutors cited an exception.
In August, Village President Kevin Patrick released the recording during an open session of the Village Board. Patch was the first news outlet to report on the comments two weeks ago.
In her conversation with Sabri, Mika bashed her subordinate, accusing her of being a "gold digger" and having affairs with co-workers.
Mika complained that the woman should have been fired long ago. But Mika said she was stopped from doing so.
She said the woman was driving a $120,000 BMW.
"She is a secretary at best. She is a vulture," Mika said. "I see red every time I see her."
In the conversation, Mika said her boss, Village Manager Michael Rivas, had been good to her, but was "wishy-washy" and "not strong" on some things.
At the time, Mika, who said she was 50, had expected a long career with Villa Park.
"I have at least 15 years," she told Sabri. "I don't plan on going anywhere. I want to retire here. I want my legacy to finish here."
Patch left messages for comment with Rivas and Patrick.
Mika couldn't be reached for comment.
Patch has filed a public records request for more details on Mika's exit.
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With flag football playoffs in full swing in Illinois, Colorado and Kansas, it's been a wild week.From eye-popping numbers to game-changing plays in critical postseason games, players across the country turned in outstanding performances this week.Here are the nine flag football performances that caught our eye this week from Super 25 teams across the country:Ayasha Beavers, No. 17 MercedAyasha Beavers was a defensive weapon in Merced's 30-0 win over Los Banos last week. The sophomore had 12 flag pulls, two sack...
With flag football playoffs in full swing in Illinois, Colorado and Kansas, it's been a wild week.
From eye-popping numbers to game-changing plays in critical postseason games, players across the country turned in outstanding performances this week.
Here are the nine flag football performances that caught our eye this week from Super 25 teams across the country:
Ayasha Beavers was a defensive weapon in Merced's 30-0 win over Los Banos last week. The sophomore had 12 flag pulls, two sacks and two interceptions to help fuel the shutout victory.
KyNia Hunt had a big-time performance when it mattered most for Evanston. Hunt grabbed two interceptions and six flag pulls while also hauling in a receiving touchdown in the Wildkits 20-6 win over Taft to continue their playoff run.
Lacie Nemchick is becoming a reoccurring name on this list, but her performance against Mesa might be her best one yet. The junior threw for 454 yards and a whopping eight touchdowns in the Hawks' 63-0 shutout victory.
Quinn Pope had a big performance to lead Wakefield to a 50-0 win over Enloe on Monday. She was near-perfect, completing 16-of-17 passes for 209 yards and six touchdowns.
Serenity Rutledge is another frequent name on this list, but for a good reason. Last week, she might have had the most well-rounded performance of the season, completing 15-of-16 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns while also adding 61 yards and a touchdown on the ground, a receiving touchdown, five flag pulls and an interception.
VILLA PARK, IL. − Like many other girls in Illinois, Kaelie Tomalak was not keen on the idea of playing flag football as a freshman.At the time, the sport was not sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), meaning it was just a club sport. Plus, Tomalak wanted to focus on her first love: basketball.Flash forward three years later, Tomalak led St. Charles North (IL) to a state championship with a 32-13 win over Prospect in the IHSA state title game on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Willowbrook High School.&qu...
VILLA PARK, IL. − Like many other girls in Illinois, Kaelie Tomalak was not keen on the idea of playing flag football as a freshman.
At the time, the sport was not sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), meaning it was just a club sport. Plus, Tomalak wanted to focus on her first love: basketball.
Flash forward three years later, Tomalak led St. Charles North (IL) to a state championship with a 32-13 win over Prospect in the IHSA state title game on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Willowbrook High School.
"It's the dream to win the state title," Tomalak said following the win. "Especially in my senior year after having an early loss in the playoffs. It was something I was really driven toward. It's incredible to see it actually happen."
St. Charles North (IL) quarterback Kaelie Tomalak steps back to pass against Prospect (Mt. Prospect) in the IHSA flag football state title game on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Villa Park, Ill.
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While she was a freshman, Tomalak's father, Brian, had to convince his daughter to give flag football a try.
"I had to talk her into it many years ago because she was a basketball player coming into high school," Brian Tomalak said. "I told her, 'Just try to play.' ... She went out and fell in love with it."
Because flag football was only a club sport — in a pilot league sponsored and administered by the Chicago Bears — Kaelie Tomalak relented to her dad's wishes of trying the sport.
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"I was really into basketball and I didn't want (flag football) to be something that took away from it," Kaelie said. "But it's literally the best thing I've ever chosen. Flag football is my only sport now and I have no regrets. I'm so glad he pushed me into it."
Kaelie not only stars at quarterback for the North Stars, but she also plays safety. In the state championship game, she completed 15 of 20 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown, while adding four rushes for 63 yards.
The lone touchdown for Tomalak came after she recorded an interception in the first quarter, which allowed the North Stars to push their lead to 14-6 at the time.
According to St. Charles North coach Mike Taormina, the starting quarterback led the team with 14 interceptions on defense.
Tomalak's strong season of throwing for 4,292 yards and 60 touchdowns, while adding 1,460 rushing yards and 14 scores, comes after she split time as the quarterback last season. However, coming into her senior year, she knew she would be the full-time QB.
"This is a girl that spent hours in the offseason working on her skills to be a better quarterback," Taormina said. "She went to quarterback training. She played in a spring league. She's put in the work behind the scenes when nobody was looking, and that clearly shows."
It makes sense that Brian Tomalak would push a little for football. Kaelie is a triplet — with her brother Brody playing football for St. Charles North.
Brian Tomalak, himself, is a former collegiate quarterback for the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and is an assistant coach on the football team.
When Kaelie joined the flag football team, so did her dad as an assistant. The sport has created a strong bond between the father and daughter, including long film sessions.
"Whether we're talking about football or throwing the football around in the driveway, it's just definitely an amazing thing," Kaelie said. "I am so thankful for it."
Like his daughter, Brian Tomalak was also a left-handed quarterback. But the similarities don't end there, according to teammates.
"She's really learning a lot from him and I think he has taught us a lot as a team," St. Charles North receiver Addi Shook said. "The two of them, you can definitely see the similarities. They are amazing together."
Just as is the case with any other coach-player or father-daughter combo, just because they work well together does not mean it's always peaceful behind the scenes.
Maybe they are too similar?
"I mean, they definitely do butt heads sometimes, but that's just because they are the same person," St. Charles North running back Alexzandria Richardson said.
Brian Tomalak attended Green Bay Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for high school. So, being from Green Bay, it makes sense that he's a fan of the Green Bay Packers.
However, due to the Chicago Bears' involvement in launching flag football in Illinois, playing flag football has divided the house when it comes to allegiance for professional football fandom.
"The catch there is, I'm from Green Bay, so I'm a Packers fan," Brian Tomalak said. "And the Bears sponsor all of this. So, she's like, 'Dad, I kind of like the Bears now.' So she hangs that over my head."
Now, with her prep flag football career now over and no basketball on the horizon, Kaelie Tomalak is now hoping to follow in her father's footsteps in the sport again.
"I want to play in college," Tomalak said. "I want to see what my options are. It has to line up with what I want to (major in)."
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Hononegah heads to Villa Park on Friday night with a chance to punch its ticket to the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Semifinals, but the opponent waiting on the other sideline is one the biggest tests in Illinois: the undefeated Prospect Knights.The energy around this matchup has been building. A Social Media post shared by Hononegah families — celebrating the team’s sectional title and urging the community to “pack Willowbrook” — has been circulating widely. It’s the kind of community support that...
Hononegah heads to Villa Park on Friday night with a chance to punch its ticket to the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Semifinals, but the opponent waiting on the other sideline is one the biggest tests in Illinois: the undefeated Prospect Knights.
The energy around this matchup has been building. A Social Media post shared by Hononegah families — celebrating the team’s sectional title and urging the community to “pack Willowbrook” — has been circulating widely. It’s the kind of community support that has followed this group all season: proud, loud, and ready for one more Friday night for the Lady Indians.
This quarterfinal is everything you want: a surging Hononegah squad that refuses to back down, and a Prospect team that has steamrolled nearly everyone in its path.
Last season, Prospect finished 13–11. Respectable, but not headline-grabbing.
This year? They’ve become the story.
Under head coach Kyle Pfister, the Knights have ripped off a 19–0 record, dominating opponents with a high?octane offense and a defense that thrives on disruption.
The centerpiece is freshman quarterback Madelyn Searle, who has put up video?game numbers (according to Maxpreps):
Searle is a dual?threat who forces defenses to defend every blade of turf.
Prospect’s defense is equally loaded.
This is a complete team. Fast. Disciplined. Confident. And undefeated.
Hononegah arrives with a different kind of résumé — not perfect, but hardened. The Indians have won 13 straight, including a gritty 13–7 sectional championship over Crystal Lake Central.
Head coach Jason Brunke summed up the journey simply:
“Been an incredible run.”
Hononegah’s strength is balance. They don’t rely on one star — they rely on a system that forces opponents to defend everything.
Layla Demke A calm, physical dual?threat who has 26 total touchdowns and nearly 60 rushing yards per game. She extends drives, controls tempo, and thrives under pressure.
Claire VanSchelven One of the top freshman receivers and defensive backs in Illinois. VanSchelven averages 46.7 receiving yards per game and has become Demke’s most trusted target in big moments.
Taitum Cates The most disruptive defender in the state:
Cates changes games by herself. If Hononegah pulls the upset, she’ll be at the center of it.
Hononegah’s defense has allowed just 14 total points in the postseason. They don’t break. They don’t panic. They make you earn every yard.
No one has done it yet. Hononegah’s pass rush — especially Cates — must force Prospect into long fields and uncomfortable downs.
The Knights haven’t faced many teams as tough at the line of scrimmage as Hononegah. Demke’s ability to extend drives will be crucial.
Searle vs. VanSchelven is a showcase of the sport’s future in Illinois.
The Facebook post circulating this week — celebrating Hononegah’s sectional title and urging fans to make the trip — reflects exactly what this team has built: a community that shows up.
It’s the same energy that filled the stands during the sectional win. The same energy that followed the team through a 13?game winning streak. And the same energy Hononegah hopes to bring to Villa Park on Friday night.
The winner advances to Saturday’s I at 12p
For Prospect, it’s a chance to complete a perfect season.For Hononegah, it’s a chance to prove that toughness beats flash — and that the Indians belong among the state’s elite.
This quarterfinal has everything: an undefeated titan, a surging challenger, star freshmen, and two programs built the right way. Prospect brings the fireworks. Hononegah brings the grit.
Villa Park is getting a show Friday night at 6pm
Ever since The Classical Academy (CO) launched its flag football program, Reagan Harter has been a key factor behind the Titans' success.But this season, the Harter name has become twice as dangerous.Kennedy Harter, Reagan's younger sister, joined the team as a freshman this fall. And together, the sisters have become one of the driving forces behind No. 14 The Classical Academy's undefeated season and their top 15 ranking"I've loved Reagan and the last two years we've really built our connection," head coach C...
Ever since The Classical Academy (CO) launched its flag football program, Reagan Harter has been a key factor behind the Titans' success.
But this season, the Harter name has become twice as dangerous.
Kennedy Harter, Reagan's younger sister, joined the team as a freshman this fall. And together, the sisters have become one of the driving forces behind No. 14 The Classical Academy's undefeated season and their top 15 ranking
"I've loved Reagan and the last two years we've really built our connection," head coach Carly Callahan said. "Then I heard Kennedy was coming up this year and my immediate thought was, 'Oh, look out. These two are going to be dangerous.'"
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
Dangerous is an understatement.
Between the Harter sisters, there is a leader in nearly every major statistical category. The two have combined for 42 of the Titans' 72 touchdowns and 1,816 total yards of offense, helping The Classical Academy finish the regular season 15-0 and earn the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A playoffs.
"I just know that if they're out there, things are going to be taken care of," Callahan said.
For Kennedy, the path to flag football started with Reagan. Watching her older sister sparked an interest in the sport, and soon, she joined a team of her own.
"We would just go out in the street and throw the ball," Kennedy said. "(Reagan) would come to my games and help me out and that's when I started really enjoying playing."
Now, those backyard sessions have translated to the field, where the sisters are helping lead the Titans to their best season since becoming a team.
The Titans will face Elizabeth in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 17, looking to build on its success. The Classical Academy defeated Elizabeth 33-12 in their previous meeting this season.
Playing on the same team is nothing new for the Harters. Growing up in an athletic family, they played soccer and basketball together and also ran track. While Reagan continues to prioritize soccer, Kennedy has focused on basketball.
Flag football, however, is the sport that both sisters have a shared passion for.
"When my sister joined, it just felt like old times when we used to play club together," Reagan said. "It's just been really fun playing with her."
The sisters have different roles on the football field. Reagan plays receiver, defensive back and rusher. Kennedy plays running back and defensive back, while also getting opportunities at quarterback behind senior starter Kelsey Peterson.
So, rather than competing, the two find ways to push each other to be better.
"At practices or games, we've kind of built a system where I give her a little critique, but I also tell her what she's doing good," Reagan said.
Callahan, who has spent the past three years coaching the Titans, is another piece of that system. Since taking over as head coach this season, she has helped lead the team on the field while building a bond with the girls that helps fuel their success.
For the Harter sisters, that bond has made Callahan feel like family.
"Coach Carly has helped grow the sport with us," Reagan said. "Her stepping up as head coach this year, it's just been almost like she's a sister."
And the Harter sisters are just getting started. With Kennedy a freshman and Reagan a junior, the two have another season together on the horizon.
"It's kind of crazy that I get to play with her," Kennedy said. "I used to just watch her and now I get to play with her."
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