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 The Bayou 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 Havre De Grace, 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 Millard Tydings Memorial 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 La Cucina or visit Rochambeau Plaza, 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 Havre De Grace, 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 Havre De Grace, 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 Havre De Grace, 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.
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Join the Friends of the Concord Point Lighthouse as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, and the music of Cadence. This event supports the upkeep and maintenance of Havre de Grace’s favorite icon- the Lighthouse!
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MARYLAND — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 200 percent tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits, which could steer more Marylanders to domestic products.Trump threatened the tariffs in the latest salvo in an escalating trade war, after the European Union said it was considering a 50 percent tariff on American whiskey in response to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs.Trump said on his ...
MARYLAND — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 200 percent tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits, which could steer more Marylanders to domestic products.
Trump threatened the tariffs in the latest salvo in an escalating trade war, after the European Union said it was considering a 50 percent tariff on American whiskey in response to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs.
Trump said on his Truth Social platform Thursday that the European Union, long one of the closest U.S. allies, is “one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky.”
“If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.” he said.
Maryland ranks 20th among the states in wine consumption, according to an analysis by Vine Pair. In per capita consumption, Maryland ranks 26th in per capita consumption with the average person consuming about 0.39 gallons of wine a year.
Last year, the United States imported $6.79 billion worth of wine from 73 countries, with France and Italy accounting for 70 percent of it, according to Vintur. France led in value, with $2.506 billion in imports, followed by Italy, with $2.253.
Italy was the largest supplier by volume, exporting 353.9 million liters to the United States. Canada ranked second with 203.8 million liters, and France was third with 171.9 million liters exported. Spain ranked as the fourth-largest supplier by value, but was seventh in volume.
A spokesperson for the European Commission told NBC News the region’s trade minister has already contacted his American counterparts and that “calls are being prepared.”
The U.S. is the world’s largest import market for both wine ($4.9 billion in annual sales) and champagne ($1.7 billion), but ranks fifth among all nations in exports (about $1 billion), according to World Bank data. U.S. exports of champagne and sparkling wine total just $67 million, 12th in the world.
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Health & Fitness'Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care' Reinforces Commitment to Patient Care.Theresa Wiseman, Community Contributor|Updated Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 3:49 pm ETUniversity of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Heal...
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), announces the rebranding of its primary care programs to “Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care.” The new name reflects local philanthropists Danny and Gail Jones’ investment in UM UCH to expand services and advance the health care of Harford County.
With this community-focused investment, UM UCH’s unwavering commitment to providing patients with the highest level of primary care remains the same. This transition is part of a broader initiative to enhance patient access.
“Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care” will continue providing personalized and compassionate care for patients seeking their annual physical exam, routine immunization, a new or acute health issue or ongoing management of a chronic condition. “Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care” has various practice locations throughout Harford County, including Abingdon, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Forest Hill and Havre de Grace. The newest location across from UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, scheduled to open in Fall 2025, aims to be the future hub of primary care for this area, offering more than 15 medical providers to help meet the community’s growing demand for primary care and a patient-oriented layout which will make the experience as smooth as possible.
"We are excited to embark on this new chapter as ‘Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care,’" said Elizabeth Wise, FACHE, MSN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of UM UCH. "By bringing together established practices and respected providers from Upper Chesapeake Primary Care and Harford Primary Care under one unified name, our ongoing dedication to evolving and improving the patient experience is clear.”
"The Jones family has always put their hometown of Harford County first," added Ken Ferrara, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and External Relations at UM UCH. "Rebranding our primary care programs with their names at the forefront is our way of saying ‘thank you’ for their transformational community investment."
For more information regarding the philanthropic investment: https://www.umms.org/uch/news/2024/um-upper-chesapeake-health-announces-$20m-transformational-gift-at-starnight-gala.
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Arts By the Bay Gallery at 307 St. John Street in Havre De Grace, Maryland 21078, is excited to present Portraits, Churches and Trees an exhibit featuring the artwork of Ron Crouse. Ron lives and works in Havre de Grace using acrylics to capture the beauty of the town and surrounding area. The exhibit begins on Friday, April 11, 2025 with a reception from 6 pm to 8 pm. We invite the community to come by and enjoy the creative artwork of Ron Crouse.
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The partial solar eclipse will be visible between 6:13 and 7:17 a.m. in Maryland on Saturday.Deb Belt, Patch StaffMARYLAND — It’s worth getting out of bed before sunrise Saturday to see the moon appear to take a bite out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse.The eclipse will be visible between 6:13 and 7:17 a.m. in Maryland and a dozen other states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Penn...
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MARYLAND — It’s worth getting out of bed before sunrise Saturday to see the moon appear to take a bite out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse.
The eclipse will be visible between 6:13 and 7:17 a.m. in Maryland and a dozen other states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
The eclipse begins will be underway at sunrise time Saturday, which is 6:55 a.m. locally.
The National Weather Service forecasts partly clear skies for early Saturday morning.
The solar eclipse, the first of 2025, will also be visible in parts of Canada and eastern North America, Europe, western Africa and northern Asia. The sun will shrink the most in the northeastern U.S., Greenland and eastern Canada.
According to NASA, coastal areas and high elevations offer the best views because the eclipse takes place at sunrise. In locations farther to the southeast, the eclipse will barely be noticeable, with Washington, D.C., seeing only about 1 percent coverage. The eclipse won’t be visible at all south of Virginia Beach and east of Buffalo, New York, according to NASA.
Here’s what some major cities could see:
The best views in North America are in Nuuk, Greenland (87 percent) and St. John’s, Canada, and Halifax, Canada (both 83 percent).
During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth. The moon casts a shadow on Earth and only partly blocks the sun, making it appear like a crescent.
“Eclipses are just a game of light and shadow that are played by the sun, moon and Earth,” The Planetarium in Montréal’s Auriane Egal told The Associated Press.
Solar and lunar eclipses happen anywhere from four to seven times a year, according to NASA. Due to the moon's tilted orbit around Earth, they tend to come in pairs: A total lunar eclipse turned the moon red in mid-March.
During the eclipse, the sun slowly slims to a crescent as the moon appears to cover it. It may get dimmer.
“It will feel like a particularly cloudy day,” Juan Carlos Muñoz-Mateos with the European Southern Observatory, told The AP.
Unlike a total solar eclipse, there's no totality, so experts say proper eye protection must be worn the whole time. Make sure you have eclipse-viewing glasses from a seller cleared by the American Astronomical Society.
Viewers can also enjoy the spectacle through indirect ways such as making a pinhole projector using household materials. Holding up a colander will produce a similar effect. Peering at the ground under a shady tree can yield crescent shadows as the sunlight filters through branches and leaves.
Another total lunar eclipse and partial solar eclipse will return in September with the best solar eclipse views in Antarctica and New Zealand.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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