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“I met with Elaine Gill as we needed a secure place for my Dad. She was very knowledgeable and professional. Fortunately, the second location she showed us was a good fit (Dakota Paradise). I heartily recommend Always Best Care if you want help finding a loved one the proper care.”

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“I cannot really find the words to say how wonderful the staff is at Always Best Care of Upper Chesapeake: Highly competent, Comforting, caring, extremely attentive, endlessly patient and reassuring. Elaine Gill has done an amazing job at ensuring that the staff she has are just as committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for every client, as Elaine! You are on the top of my list for any further care services that my family members may need going forward.”

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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 Belcamp, 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 Belcamp, 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 Belcamp, 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.

Empowers Seniors

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 Belcamp,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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MD Holiday Lights 2022: Where To See Dazzling Displays

Holiday lights are decorating homes around Maryland, and readers shared their photos. Here is where to check them out for yourself.Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 6:45 pm ETMARYLAND — Tis the season for soaking up the sights and sounds of the holidays. Patch has rounded up a collection of reader-submitted residential holiday light displays across Maryland for you to visit....

Holiday lights are decorating homes around Maryland, and readers shared their photos. Here is where to check them out for yourself.

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|Updated Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 6:45 pm ET

MARYLAND — Tis the season for soaking up the sights and sounds of the holidays. Patch has rounded up a collection of reader-submitted residential holiday light displays across Maryland for you to visit.

These displays range from simple and peaceful to crazy ones to rival Clark W. Griswold. If you have a display that isn't on the list, please email us at [email protected] and provide your physical address, a little bit of information about your display and include a photo or two that you've taken and give us permission to use.

We'll keep updating the list through Dec. 23, so keep an eye on your daily morning newsletters and the Patch Facebook pages.

Happy holidays!

Amy and Joe Kennick's home at 1426 Isted Road in Glen Burnie. Lights will be on from 5:45-9:30 p.m.

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At 8126 Quarterfield Farms Drive in Severn sits a holiday display created by Joey Lupo, a 21-year-old University of Maryland student. The display can be viewed nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. weather permitting. Some of the lights are synchronized to music, which is turned off at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/quarterfieldlights.

Sharon Ellis' home at 7806 Nauitan Court in Hanover. The magical light display also includes inflatables.

Ryan Walsh's home at 1506 Wampanoag Drive in Severn features a 20-foot-tall inflatable Santa, other animated inflatables, lights and projections.

Travis Melhelm and neighbors, Westwood Manor Way, Pasadena

Mamulaville at 1545 Ringe Drive in Severn features 120 inflatables, thousands upon thousands of lights, a new photo box, lit paths that wind through Mumulaville and more. For more information, visit www.mamulaville.com.

Daniel Theisen, 26 Old Creek Ct., Owings Mills, features more than 10,000 lights synchronized to six different songs that are broadcast on 89.9. The display will be light up from 5 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 2.

Marc Smith, 7414 Chesapeake Road, Oliver Beach. The house is known in the area as the gingerbread house or the Christmas house.

5810 Pine Hill Drive in White Marsh

McCurley Magical Christmas Lights in Manchester involves the entire neighborhood decorating their homes and the lane. All donations raised will go to the Manchester Volunteer Fire House.

Jonathan Mel Rupell, 3981 Littlestown Pike, Westminster

Wittman Wonderland at 915 Pine Road in Joppa has its display available for viewing every night, weather permitting, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. There are more than 10,000 lights in the display that includes a globe project snowman, nativity scene, Santa and other exciting elements. More than 100 toys collected by homeowners Briana and Drew Wittman will be handed out to visiting children, while supplies last, on Dec. 10. For more information and to see videos of their display, visit https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Earle Lawrence, 1302 Southwell Lane, Bel Air, has been decorating his property for 12 years. One side of his home has a gingerbread house theme and other side a traditional Christmas theme.

Garden of Light by Green Angels Landscaping, 10475 State Route 108, Columbia, will have its display available for viewing Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The display features a train, bear, Santa, Nutcracker, guardsmen and holiday music. They're also accepting canned goods donations for the Howard County food pantry.

Everett Redmond, 1609 Sherwood Road, Silver Spring. The lights are on daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and in the mornings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The theme of the display is an eclectic mix of holiday animals, science, athletics and scuba diving. All of the motifs on the house were personally hand made.

'To me that is so inhumane': Suspect in 3-year-old's death blamed her brother

Assault came eight hours before 911 call for help ...

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'To me that is so inhumane': Suspect in 3-year-old's death blamed her brother

BELCAMP, Md. — By the time medics arrived at the house on Ashmead Square in Belcamp late Friday, it would be too late to save the life of three-year-old Maria Barlow.

“Unfortunately, the young child was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Upper Chesapeake Hospital and through the investigation, there were signs medical staff brought to our attention---signs of abuse were apparent, obvious,” said Harford County Sheriff, Jeffrey Gahler.

Investigators arrested 42-year-old Randolph Mack of Essex who had allegedly taken the young girl into a bathroom to talk to her about wetting her pants when things turned physical.

Court records suggest Barlow had suffered damage to internal organs, a fractured rib and possible strangulation.

Nearly eight hours after the assault of the three-year-old, Barlow’s aunt called 911 to report that she was in cardiac arrest and she suggested her injuries may have come from an attack by her nine-year-old brother.

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She later confessed that Mack asked her to shift the blame to Barlow’s sibling, and she only called 911 after he had left the house.

“To know an adult… again, you can’t use a word other than a ‘monster,’ who would inflict such damage on a child and then let that child sit there unattended for a period of time before summoning medical help. And then make up a story and try to put the blame elsewhere---that is not a human,” said Gahler. “To me that is so inhumane, I call it a ‘monster’.”

Since the young girl’s death, police have received an additional report of abuse involving another alleged victim, and they fear others may be out there that they’re encouraging to step forward.

Barlow’s death came less than a week before she would have celebrated her fourth birthday.

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Riverside Condo Fire Caused $1 Million In Damage: Fire Marshal

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A three-alarm fire near Belcamp early Thursday morning displaced 15 people and caused $1 million in damage, according to officials. One person was reportedly sent to the hospital as a result of the fire, which occurred at a condo complex off Riverside Parkway.At 2:39 a.m., the Abingdon Fire Company and crews from surrounding fire companies were dispatched to the blaze in the 1200 block of Raven Wood Court, according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association....

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A three-alarm fire near Belcamp early Thursday morning displaced 15 people and caused $1 million in damage, according to officials. One person was reportedly sent to the hospital as a result of the fire, which occurred at a condo complex off Riverside Parkway.

At 2:39 a.m., the Abingdon Fire Company and crews from surrounding fire companies were dispatched to the blaze in the 1200 block of Raven Wood Court, according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

A resident awoke to the smell of smoke and discovered a fire on her third-floor balcony, then alerted her family, activated the fire alarm to let the rest of the building know and escaped, officials said.

When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming from the roof of the three-story condominium building, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There were people trapped, the fire company reported.

Abingdon firefighters rescued two people, and everyone else was able to evacuate on their own, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Approximately 50 firefighters responded and brought the blaze under control within an hour, officials said.

An engine and tower from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company remained on the scene of the Riverside Condominiums blaze until about 5 p.m., according to Rich Gardiner of the fire company.

Three engines from the Susquehanna Hose Company also assisted before returning to Havre de Grace around 4:30 a.m.

The Red Cross was helping the 15 people who were displaced, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries as a result of the fire, according to WBAL, which said that the condo where the fire started was a complete loss. Nearby units had water and smoke damage.

There was an estimated $1 million in damage, according to the fire marshal; $500,000 was in structural damage, while items worth about $500,000 inside the condo building were also lost in the blaze.

The fire was ruled accidental due to discarded ashes from a fireplace.

Since fireplace ashes can ignite days after they have been discarded, people are encouraged to put them in a metal container, add water and store them outside away from structures on a concrete surface.

Photos of the active fire scene courtesy of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Picture showing the aftermath, with the fire extinguished, courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Bel Air Businessman Pleads Guilty In $20M Kickback Scheme

The owner of a Bel Air business admitted to federal tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, officials say.Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 7:35 pm ETBEL AIR, MD — A Bel Air man faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to prosecutors.Elliott Dennis Kleinman, 68, of Bel Air, and a colleague in Harford County are accused of coming up with a kickback scheme that defrauded their employer of $20,300,757.Kleinman wor...

The owner of a Bel Air business admitted to federal tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, officials say.

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BEL AIR, MD — A Bel Air man faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to prosecutors.

Elliott Dennis Kleinman, 68, of Bel Air, and a colleague in Harford County are accused of coming up with a kickback scheme that defrauded their employer of $20,300,757.

Kleinman worked as a manager for Citrus and Allied Essences (C&A), which uses large plastic and metal drums to ship and store extracts and oils for the food industry at its Belcamp facility and at its affiliate in Abingdon Trilogy Essential Ingredients, which makes seasonings and ingredients.

From 2012 to 2020, prosecutors said Kleinman admitted that he conspired with another manager who worked for his employer in Harford County as well as a drum supplier in New Jersey to buy drums each week and bill for more than the amount sent to the two facilities in Maryland.

In exchange for kickbacks, the owner and president of Tunnel, Barrel & Drum Co. in Carlstadt, N.J., agreed to fraudulently invoice C&A for more drums than it actually sold to the Harford County company, according to the plea agreement for Kleinman.

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Over the eight-year period, the false invoices totaled $20,300,757, according to the agreement, about half of which went to the New Jersey man.

Kleinman saw more than $2.3 million, and prosecutors said he created a commercial bank account called EDK to stash his kickbacks, to make it appear he had a legitimate relationship with the drum supplier.

One account called EKD Management Ltd. was held at Harford Bank and the other was EDK Management Ltd. trading as Main Street Cigar, located in a shopping center on Churchville Road.

Officials said Kleinman deposited the drum vendor’s checks into EDK’s business account, then withdrew it as cash, which he spent on personal items or moved to the Main Street Cigar account.

The New Jersey drum supplier wrote out purchase orders summarizing the actual and fake drum orders showing how the kickbacks were calculated, and he sent copies to Kleinman's home and the personal residence of the other Harford County manager involved — Eugene DiNoto — through FedEx, according to the plea agreement. In weekly phone calls, DiNoto and the New Jersey business owner negotiated the number of real and bogus drums that would be shipped, and sometimes prosecutors said that DiNoto called to contest the kickback calculations.

From 2017 through 2019, Kleinman was paid about $1,034,911 in kickbacks for his role in the fraudulent billing scheme, and his failure to disclose the income in his tax returns resulted in a loss to the U.S. government of $291,143, prosecutors said.

From 2018 to April 2019 alone, officials said Kleinman reported making $166,223, so he owed $22,627.

"In truth and fact, Kleinman's taxable income for that year was approximately $517,554, upon which there was an income tax due and owing of approximately $92,026," according to the plea agreement.

For tax evasion, Kleinman faces up to five years in federal prison, and for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby will handle sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled as of Wednesday.

The owner of Tunnel, Barrel & Drum Co. — Anthony P. Urcioli Sr., 78, of Park Ridge, N.J. — has already pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and filing a false tax return for his role in the scheme, prosecutors said; he is also awaiting sentencing, officials said.

Below is Kleinman's plea agreement:

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