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 Bel Air Courthouse Historic District 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 Bel Air, MD is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bynum Run 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 Pairings Bistro or visit Hays House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bel Air, 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.
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 Bel Air, 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.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bel Air, MD 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
7-Eleven stores in the U.S., including those in Maryland, are planning a rebranding as the chain’s parent company attempts to replicate its success in its home country of Japan, according to reports.Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic is down by 7.3 percent since August and that declining cigarette sales, down 26 percent since 2019, are a key reason.The chain has 363 stores in Maryland, including in Baltimore, Annapolis, Bowie and Bel Air.The rebranding will center around the chain's food of...
7-Eleven stores in the U.S., including those in Maryland, are planning a rebranding as the chain’s parent company attempts to replicate its success in its home country of Japan, according to reports.
Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic is down by 7.3 percent since August and that declining cigarette sales, down 26 percent since 2019, are a key reason.
The chain has 363 stores in Maryland, including in Baltimore, Annapolis, Bowie and Bel Air.
The rebranding will center around the chain's food offerings. They're generally currently considered to be convenient but unhealthy, with high levels of salt, fat, and preservatives. Changing that is one of the challenges of Stephen Dacus, a Japanese American and former Walmart executive who started three months ago as chief executive of Seven & i Holdings, the 7-Eleven parent company.
The parent company plans to spend $13 billion over the next five years to expand its overseas operations, including by upgrading existing U.S. stores, adding more than 1,000 in-store restaurants, and building a network of suppliers for 7-Eleven brand prepared foods.
Dacus told The New York Times the chain will improve the quality of its fresh food offerings to include items that have become popular options among American visitors to Japan to U.S. menus.
“Whether it’s hot food or cold food or any kind of food, we have to lean into how we improve the quality and the experience,” Dacus told The Times. “That’s what Japan does extraordinarily well.”
New items could include egg salad sandwiches, which celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain once called “pillows of love." The chain's flagship strawberries and cream sandwiches will also become a staple.
At the same time, 7-Eleven has quietly shuttered about 444 U.S. locations since last year and expects to close another 148 by the end of the year, The Street reported. The company has not released a list of where the closed stores are located.
Jenny Erhard, executive director of the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, chats with Patch about the upcoming MD State BBQ Bash.BEL AIR, MD — Countless hours go into planning the annual MD State BBQ Bash, a street festival held in downtown Bel Air that also doubles as a qualifying event for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and The American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri.This year's MD State BBQ Bash will be Oct. 10-11 at 2 Bond St. As one of Harford County's bigge...
BEL AIR, MD — Countless hours go into planning the annual MD State BBQ Bash, a street festival held in downtown Bel Air that also doubles as a qualifying event for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and The American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri.
This year's MD State BBQ Bash will be Oct. 10-11 at 2 Bond St. As one of Harford County's biggest events of the year, festivalgoers can observe the Maryland State BBQ Championship with more than 25 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the two national competitions.
Forty amateur teams will compete in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge to see who has the best ribs and chicken while competing for cash, prizes and bragging rights. The Tailgate Challenge is ran and judged under the rules of the Kansas City Barbecue Society.
There also will be award-winning BBQ to sample, food trucks, live music from local and national acts, activities for all ages including axe throwing for adults and a cornhole tournament, opportunities to shop official merchandise and from artisan vendors, two beer gardens and more. All tips made in each section from alcohol sales will be donated to nonprofit groups.
Jenny Erhard, executive director of the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, told Patch that the 2025 event will be the 24th annual bash.
"We have anywhere from 35,000 to 40,000 people come to the two-day festival. It's not just locals or Harford County citizens, but people from all over the state and the Eastern seaboard. There's even people who come from overseas for the event," she said.
Serving as a qualifying event for the two national bbq competitions also puts Bel Air on the map.
"It's very cool to be a qualifier and we have been for the Jack Daniels competition for a number of years. We had a local team a few years ago make it into the Jack and placed," Erhard told Patch. "It's so cool to work with these teams. We work closely with the Kansas City BBQ Society that runs the championship competition and the tailgate competition to make sure all teams have their paperwork in and are registered. We also encourage locals to take several barbecue judging classes to help judge the home competition."
There's no one thing that draws people to the MD BBQ Bash, Erhard said.
"It's really hard to put my finger on what exactly would bring people to the event. We have great live music with local bands and up and coming artists from Nashville. We have amazing vendors with incredible food and of course, the two competitions going on during the event. We also have the cornhole competition tournament we host," Erhard said. "There's an amazing synergy at the event."
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance has hosted the MD BBQ Bash since its inception. Even though organizers have been asked to move it to the fairgrounds where there's more space, that defeats the purpose of shining a light on Bel Air and barbecue both.
"Everything we do is to make downtown Bel Air vibrant and as wonderful as possible, so moving the event wouldn't meet our mission," Erhard told Patch. "We also encourage our visitors to walk around downtown, shop the stores, enjoy the restaurants. We also offer special discounts to our businesses who want to get involved with the event. We're trying to put on an amazing community event that showcases all the wonderful things in downtown Bel Air. We have a very dedicated board of directors and an army of volunteers. We want to highlight how Bel Air is a place where people love to live, work and play."
The event's hours on Oct. 10 are from 4 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 11 from noon to 10 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.
?Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Marylanders picked. Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home, whether it’s a cult-favorite fast food chain, a beloved grocery store or a gym franchise they’ve only seen on TV.But which chain would Marylanders like to see most in their state?Financial media company MarketBeat recently surveyed more than 3,000 people, asking them that question. Those surveyed included a balanced mix across age, gender and geog...
Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home, whether it’s a cult-favorite fast food chain, a beloved grocery store or a gym franchise they’ve only seen on TV.
But which chain would Marylanders like to see most in their state?
Financial media company MarketBeat recently surveyed more than 3,000 people, asking them that question. Those surveyed included a balanced mix across age, gender and geography.
The results revealed Marylanders want grocery chain Meijer to open in the Old Line State.
"This Midwest supercenter is like a mashup of Target and a full grocery store, but with more regional character," MarketBeat wrote. "For Marylanders, the idea of one-stop shopping at Meijer feels both practical and fresh compared to their usual options."
Coming in at No. 2 was Portillo’s, a Chicago staple known for its hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake shakes.
"Portillo’s has built a loyal fan base in the Midwest," MarketBeat wrote. "Marylanders with ties to Illinois often say they’d line up if the chain ever made its way east."
Finally, residents would love Daiso to open in Maryland. Daiso is a Japanese variety store known for its colorful aisles of home goods, snacks and other surprises.
"With hundreds of locations across Asia and a growing U.S. presence in California, Texas, and New York, Daiso has a cult following among bargain hunters and design lovers alike," MarketBeat wrote.
Nationally, no brand came up more often than In-N-Out Burger. From Alabama to Wisconsin, residents across the country listed the cult California chain as their dream arrival. East Coast grocery chain Wegmans also ranked in the top three in more than a dozen states, including some far outside its current footprint like Texas, New Mexico and Utah.
Meanwhile, not every wish was food. States like Alaska (LA Fitness), Colorado (Movement Climbing + Fitness) and Utah (SoulCycle) had an appetite for national gym and lifestyle brands.
See every state's top pick at MarketBeat.com.
Officials will be installing a roundabout in Bel Air this month that will require lane closures. People still can access the festival.BEL AIR, MD — Crews will install a roundabout in late October to improve traffic safety at the county’s top crash location, the intersection of Bel Air South Parkway and Blue Spruce Drive, officials said.Installation of the modular roundabout will require single lane closures starting Oct. 20 for advance work, including surveying and curb removal, followed by a one-week closure of a...
BEL AIR, MD — Crews will install a roundabout in late October to improve traffic safety at the county’s top crash location, the intersection of Bel Air South Parkway and Blue Spruce Drive, officials said.
Installation of the modular roundabout will require single lane closures starting Oct. 20 for advance work, including surveying and curb removal, followed by a one-week closure of area intersections for construction from Oct. 26 to Oct. 31, weather permitting. The project has been scheduled to be finished in time for the busy holiday shopping season, officials said.
During the closure, there will be no through traffic allowed on Bel Air South Parkway between MD Route 24 and MD Route 924. Limited access to the Festival at Bel Air and other area businesses will be available. Signage will be in place, officials said.
The following locations will be closed during construction:
• Bel Air South Parkway & Blue Spruce Drive/Festival Bel Air entrance
• Eastbound Bel Air South Parkway between MD Route 24 and Blue Spruce Drive/Festival of Bel Air entrance
Entering the festival
No entrance to the festival will be available from Bel Air South Parkway. The only entrance will be via Wheel Road.
Exiting the festival
Vehicles may exit the festival onto Wheel Road in either direction. The festival’s eastbound-only exit onto Bel Air South Parkway (closest to MD Route 924) will also remain open.
Businesses north of the festival
Access to and from the businesses north of Bel Air South Parkway will be available from MD 924 via the Burger King/Your Space Storage entrance and from MD 924 to the first westbound driveway on Bel Air South Parkway. The only exit from this area to MD Route 24 will be via the eastern-most driveway on Bel Air South Parkway.
Map courtesy of Harford County Government
Liquidation sales are underway as mall-based teen accessories retailer Claire's heads into bankruptcy.Claire's Holdings LLC announced last week that it had sold its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for $104 million. The company also listed more than 290 stores it planned to close in a court filing on Monday.The closings include 235 Claire's locations in the United States and 56 Icing stores.The move comes after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, the second time since 2018....
Liquidation sales are underway as mall-based teen accessories retailer Claire's heads into bankruptcy.
Claire's Holdings LLC announced last week that it had sold its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for $104 million. The company also listed more than 290 stores it planned to close in a court filing on Monday.
The closings include 235 Claire's locations in the United States and 56 Icing stores.
The move comes after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, the second time since 2018.
While some stores are closing in Maryland, others will remain open as they continue to bring in business, the company said.
These are the Maryland stores slated for closure:
Liquidation sales will continue at the stores set for closure, according to the company. It's unclear when the stores will close, but a spokesperson told USA Today they will happen on a rolling basis.
Claire's and Icing have long been go-to locations for entry-level ear-piercing and teen accessories, but the company is struggling with a big debt accumulation and a shift in consumer habits to online shopping, according to an Aug. 6 bankruptcy filing.
Claire's operates more than 2,750 stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe, and 190 Icing stores in North America.
In a court filing, Claire's said its assets and liabilities range between $1 billion and $10 billion.
“This decision is difficult, but a necessary one,” Claire's CEO, Chris Cramer, said in an accompanying new release issued at the time of the filing. "Increased competition, consumer spending trends and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and macroeconomic factors, necessitate this course of action for Claire’s and its stakeholders."
In a statement, Lawrence Berger, co-founder of Ames Watson, said the company plans to preserve a significant retail footprint across North America.
"Claire's has built a powerful emotional connection with generations of consumers through its focus on self-expression, creativity, and accessible fashion," Berger said. "We are committed to investing in its future."
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