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“I used Always Best Care to care for my parents who happen to live in another state. I met with Elaine (the owner) to discuss my options and determine the best caregiver service to meet my parents needs. She was a great help; addressed all my questions and concerns and gave me peace of mind that my parents were in good hands. Their caregiver is wonderful and very competent. I don't have to worry about them or become a detective to find out what is going on with them in Maryland. Although my parents were a little skeptical at first, Elaine and her staff have put their mind at ease and made them feel very comfortable about the entire experience. They both feel much safer now and happier that they are able to stay in the home that they love. I am comforted in knowing that my parents are receiving quality care and they are in the capable hands of Elaine and her staff at Always Best Care. Words can not express my sincere gratitude for the awesome care provided to my parents.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Aberdeen, MD work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Aberdeen, MD, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Aberdeen, MD 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.

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Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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 Aberdeen,MD 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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Massive fire damages 8 homes in Aberdeen, 26 displaced

ABERDEEN, Md. —Dozens of people are without a home after a fire ripped through multiple townhouses in Harford County Saturday night, causing some to even collapse.The number of people affected has gone up to 26, including seven children. The location that was their homes looks like a bomb went off as eight townhomes are either extensively damaged or collapsed from the fire. Fire officials believe the fire started in the back of one of these middle units."When I looked out the street, I could j...

ABERDEEN, Md. —

Dozens of people are without a home after a fire ripped through multiple townhouses in Harford County Saturday night, causing some to even collapse.

The number of people affected has gone up to 26, including seven children. The location that was their homes looks like a bomb went off as eight townhomes are either extensively damaged or collapsed from the fire. Fire officials believe the fire started in the back of one of these middle units.

"When I looked out the street, I could just see. It was orange. I didn't know what I was looking at, at first. I had to do a double take, and we started running," neighbor William Coleman said.

Coleman and Davia Jones’ home shook late Saturday night.

"It sounded like a bombing was happening and serious explosions. Then it just all went up in flames," Jones said.

The townhomes just down the street from them had erupted in flames. A Ring doorbell video captured one of the explosions.

"I open my garage and I just saw it engulfed. No one was outside. So, I ran around front. I didn't hear no alarms or anything. That scared me, so I started banging on all the neighbor's doors and telling them they have to get out," Jones said.

Jones likely saved some lives. She said multiple people had no idea their homes were on fire. The fire left several vehicles destroyed and three houses collapsed. Others have extensive fire, soot and water damage. The heat was so intense that it caused heat damage to homes on the other side of the street.

"You could really feel the heat. A lot of the neighbors we were talking to were talking about how you could just feel the intensity of the flames, so it was a lot. And the explosions kept happening," Coleman said.

It took Harford County firefighters two hours to get the flames under control. The block of homes is now condemned, leaving more than two dozen people, including children and animals, without their homes.

"This was definitely a lot for this community to actually go through and actually really feel the brunt of all of it. It's a lot," Jones said.

The community is now working to support the families facing devastation as Harford County Disaster Assistance and the Red Cross help out. One firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening medical issue, and no other injuries were reported. The investigation into the cause will continue. Original Story

A massive fire damaged as many as eight homes and several cars overnight in Aberdeen.

Dozens of firefighters were first called just before 11 p.m. Saturday to the 4700 block of Witchhazel Way for a fire.

Three houses suffered extensive damage, some of which collapsed inward, and houses across the street were damaged by heat.

"Some of these houses actually collapsed inward, so it's about a total of three right now with extensive damage to the other adjacent units. We're also looking at heat damage to the back side of the other houses that backed up to these," Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire told 11 News.

No injuries were reported.

The fire displaced many people, including several children. They are being assisted by Harford County Disaster Assistance and the Red Cross.

The cause remains under investigation, but firefighters ruled out that the fire started in front of or inside the homes, but more likely behind the homes.

"Right now, it's looking to be about four or five vehicles that we've lost. We're looking into possibly the cause of that. Are those vehicles involved? Did that possibly start the fire?" Alkire said.

About 60 firefighters from multiple fire departments from across Harford and Cecil counties responded. Fire crews had to return to the scene to address hot spots.

26 people displaced from townhomes that caught fire in Aberdeen

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ABERDEEN, Md. — Fire officials are still investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire in the 4700 Block of Witchhazel Way in Aberdeen that destroyed multiple townhomes.

Originally, 18 people were displaced. WMAR-2 News was updated Monday and that number is now 26 people displaced after the townhomes caught fire, causing three of them to collapse.

RELATED: "It felt like a bomb like blew and shook our house"

Neighbors jumped into action as soon as they heard explosions, realizing it was coming from their own neighborhood.

"We all at about 10:45 heard a loud boom, most of us neighbors thought it was from APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground) but we all came outside and all we could see was houses on fire,” said Sheila Shipman, who lives in neighborhood.

Shipman said she and the neighbors worked together to make sure no one was left behind in the homes.

"Everyone ran out knocking on doors trying to tell people, fire, fire. It's the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Shipman.

Taking a look at the eight townhomes, it shows a devastating event-- some losing everything they own.

Shipman said,"Nobody was injured. Everyone got out. A lot of people on this side was out of town for the weekend so can you imagine when they got back yesterday, they just fell to the ground."

Master Deputy Fire Marshal, Oliver Alkire, said the fire started behind the homes in the middle and spread fast. Even causing heat damage to homes across the street.

"It was a very quick response by both of the local fire departments to the scene. They did the best they could but once fire reaches or breaches into the vinyl siding it rapidly spreads throughout the rest of the structure,” said Alkire.

It took two hours for nearly 70 firefighters to get the fire under control. But the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

"So right now we're looking at any possible accidental causes including is it an electrical issue. Is it possible that one of the vehicles that are back there. So our investigators are going to continue to comb through evidence,” said Alkire.

One firefighter was injured and Alkire said that firefighter has since been released from the hospital.

Those displaced were helped by Harford County Disaster Assistance and Red Cross. The neighborhood also came together to collect toiletries and essentials to help get the families back on their feet.

Multiple GoFundMe fundraisers were started for those affected by the fire.

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ABERDEEN, Md. — An investigation is underway after multiple townhomes caught fire in Aberdeen on Saturday night.

Volunteer firefighters from the Abingdon Fire Company responded to the 4700 block of Witchhazel Way for a two-alarm fire.

When they arrived, fire officials began to put out the fire that had affected eight townhomes.

Nearly 70 firefighters battled the blaze, which took two hours to get under control.

According to the fire marshal, the conflagration caused three of the homes to collapse, causing the others to sustain fire, soot, and water damage.

“Just hearing the bomb, it felt like a bomb like blew and shook our house," said neighbor Davia Jones. "And then to know that my mom is in the section so I’m running and seeing multiple explosions, multiple explosions."

Officials say the fire originated in the rear of one of the middle units.

Ike Wright lived in one of the townhomes that was destroyed. While he and his family lost everything, he said he is glad everyone made it out alive and well.

“I was just making sure my family gets a, you know, into a new home as soon as possible. I mean, really, you can’t really fathom losing your home in the middle of the night and how you react the next day. I still haven’t slept," said Wright. "You know, just like I said, I’m grateful that most of the families that are out are out and they are safe, and hopefully they can get the help that they can get. I know the community usually pulls together, and all my friends and family reached out, so, that’s what we’re looking forward to moving forward."

One firefighter was injured while attempting to put out the fire; their condition is unknown at this time.

18 people were displaced and were helped by Harford County Disaster Assistance and the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Woman Sentenced In Stabbing, Assault Of Exxon Customer: Prosecution

An Aberdeen woman has been sentenced in the assault and stabbing of an Exxon customer over $10, according to prosecutors.Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 7:18 pm ETHARFORD COUNTY, MD — An Aberdeen woman has been sentenced after she was convicted by a Harford County jury of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault for her invo...

An Aberdeen woman has been sentenced in the assault and stabbing of an Exxon customer over $10, according to prosecutors.

Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff

|Updated Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 7:18 pm ET

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — An Aberdeen woman has been sentenced after she was convicted by a Harford County jury of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault for her involvement in an assault and stabbing.

The incident happened Oct. 27, 2022, at the Exxon located at 7 N. Philadelphia Blvd. in Aberdeen. Ieshia Smiley, 40, and another person walked up to a woman who was leaving the Exxon. Smiley and her friend confronted the victim about $10, then began attacking the woman with a knife and brass knuckles, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

The woman was stabbed in the head twice, suffered a contusion to her forehead and lost three teeth in the assault, according to the Harford County State's Attorney's Office. The Exxon's video surveillance system captured part of the assault and three knives were recovered at the scene.

Because Smiley had been convicted of two crimes of violence in 2011 and 2020, the prosecution was able to seek a mandatory minimum sentence served without the possibility of parole on the first-degree assault conviction. On that charge, Judge M. Elizabeth Bowen imposed the state's requested sentence of 25 years of active incarceration without the possibility of parole.

On the conviction for conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, at the state's request, Bowen imposed a consecutive sentence of 25 years, all of which was suspended. The total sentence imposed was 50 years with all but 25 years suspended wi1hout parole eligibility. If and when Smiley is released, she will be on five years of supervised probation.

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"My administration will pursue maximum sentences on repeat violent offenders whenever possible. Ms. Smiley's sentence ensures that the people of Aberdeen and Harford County are safer than when she was in our community. Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes of violence are a critical tool to prosecutors and necessary to be requested when applicable to preserve our public safety," said State's Attorney Alison M. Healey.

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The City of Aberdeen held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the revamped North Deen Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Visitors came from as far as Silver Spring, Annapolis and New Jersey to break in the improved skatepark, which has a two-level, eight-foot-deep concrete bowl, rails and concrete boxes for skateboarders of all skill levels. The guests joined the Charm City Skate Team in an inaugural skate.

“This skatepark is going to be a regional attraction not just for Aberdeen, but for all the people in our community,” said Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady.

A host of county figures attended the event, including Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, who brought his grandchildren; County Council members Jessica Boyle-Tsottles, Tony Giangiordano and Jacob Bennett; and all five members of the Aberdeen City Council.

“We need to show that we’re good stewards of the really cool stuff in Aberdeen,” McGrady said.

Located off State Route 22/Post Road near the entrance to Aberdeen Proving Ground, the skatepark also features LED lighting plus bleachers, a shade canopy and water fountain.

The improvements to the park cost about $600,000, which the city paid for using Community Development Block Grant Funds awarded from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Harford County Government added additional help by way of using unspent COVID funds to help pay for extending a water line and installation of a water station with a water fountain, handwashing sink, dog-watering bowl and bottle filler, according to Phyllis Grover, Aberdeen director of planning and community development.

The newly upgraded park was also engineered, designed and constructed by the team that designed and constructed the original skatepark in 2001, American Ramp Company of Joplin, Missouri, Grover said.

McGrady said the project took several months to get the park ready and operational for skateboarders to use.

Jason Chapman, president of Charmcity Skatepark in Baltimore, said he enjoyed the renovation’s simple, clean layout.

“What they have now is a perfect, beautiful concrete skatepark,” Chapman said. “It has probably one of the best concrete bowls on the East Coast.”

Adjacent to the skatepark in North Deen Park is the largest outdoor inline hockey rink in the state of Maryland, Grover said. The City of Aberdeen, while the skatepark was being rebuilt, decided to have the rink resurfaced to make it better for all the outdoor activities performed on it, she said. This surface is suitable for roller sports like inline hockey and roller derby, and has a flat, contained area for new riders to learn how to scoot or skateboard.

The rink will also be used for box lacrosse, an iteration of lacrosse that uses 4x4 goals instead of 6x6 goals and is played in an enclosure, making it more like hockey, Grover said.

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