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Home Care In Pylesville, MD

Home Care Pylesville, MD

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 Rocks State Park - Kilgore Falls/ Falling Branch Area 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 Pylesville, 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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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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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Always Best care is the best! Their caregiver is very nice with respective attitude. They are all expert and knows their job very well in all ages. I never regret that their service to take care of my grandmother. They are trustworthy, respectful, honest and passionate to their work. I highly recommend them on their work.
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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”

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”

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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“Always Best care is the best! Their caregiver is very nice with respective attitude. They are all expert and knows their job very well in all ages. I never regret that their service to take care of my grandmother. They are trustworthy, respectful, honest and passionate to their work. I highly recommend them on their work.”

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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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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Pylesville, MD?

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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.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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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.

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Types of Elderly Care in Pylesville, MD

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
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Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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 Eden Mill Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

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 Eats & Sweets or visit Eden Mill Park, 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.

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Benefits of Home Care in Pylesville, MD

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:

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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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 - 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.

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

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 Pylesville, 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.

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Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your MD's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
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.
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.
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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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 Pylesville, 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.

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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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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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:

  • Broad Creek Manor Assisted Living
  • Hart Heritage Estate
  • Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air
  • Amazing Grace Assisted Living
  • Hart Heritage Assisted Living
  • Bel Air Assisted Living
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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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 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

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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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.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Pylesville, 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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Harford County Christmas Lights 2021: Where To See Them

Brad's Christmas Light Show, Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, Spencer Family Holiday Lights, A Newton Noel and more displays are up.Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Dec 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm ETHARFORD COUNTY, MD — Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Bel Air to Pylesville. This year one honors those who have helped the community through the pandemic.Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.Did we miss yours? Send it to ...

Brad's Christmas Light Show, Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, Spencer Family Holiday Lights, A Newton Noel and more displays are up.

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HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Bel Air to Pylesville. This year one honors those who have helped the community through the pandemic.

Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.

Did we miss yours? Send it to [email protected].

500 David Dr., Bel Air MD 21015. The light show runs from 5–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for longer hours closer to Christmas. The show began Nov. 29 and runs through the first week of January. Tune in to the music on 91.7 FM from the car or listen on the sidewalk. Songs will change for New Year's.

1722 Edwin Dr., Bel Air, MD 21015. Brad’s Christmas Light Show runs from 5:30–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5:30–10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, from Nov. 27 to Jan. 1. Tune in to 92.7 FM in to hear the music, which is synchronized to holiday lights. People can donate to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic online or at the location.

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1111 Cedar Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, weather-permitting, is open daily 5:30–10 p.m. from Dec. 4 through New Year's Eve. Fog, fountains, two 22-foot mega trees and multiple matrix boards are synchronized to holiday songs. This is the 6th year for the show and it will honor those helping the community get through the pandemic. Tune in to 107.9 FM. Funds will be donated to JDRF — researching and developing a cure for Type-1 diabetes (TD1).

3107 Nova Scotia Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. The Spencer Family Holiday Lights will shine 5–11 p.m. until Jan. 3. More than 175 blow molds plus other inflatables and items are on display, courtesy of the Spencer family, which has been decorating for more than 15 years. About 5,000 lights are out this year and so is a mega tree.

1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. The Christmas Festival of Lights at St. Matthew Lutheran Church runs from 6–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The drive-up display off Route 22 is set to music. People can park in the lot and tune in to 107.1 FM. From Friday to Sunday, the church opens to showcase its train garden and serves hot cocoa. People must wear face coverings to go inside. Donations of nonperishable goods will go to the church's food pantry.

1202 Peachtree Road, Fallston, MD 21047. Lights will be turned on daily from 5:30-9 p.m.

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705 Oak Road., Joppa, Md. 21085. A mailbox where kids can drop their letters for Santa is available at "Christmas at the Compound" in Joppa. If they leave a return address, Santa's elves will reply. Lights are on from 5:30–10 p.m. daily. Donations benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

2111 Telegraph Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132. For the 10th year, the Newton family presents "A Newton Noel: A Christmas Light Show." It kicked off Nov. 27 and runs nightly until Jan. 1. Hours are 6–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours will be extended closer to Christmas; check the Newton Noel Facebook page for details. New this year are four talking trees who will narrate the show, which includes a 7-foot-tall nativity star, 18-foot mega tree, nativity scene and two 10-foot trees. Tune in to 107.1 FM. Donations will benefit local organizations.

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Owners of Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Harford named Maryland Century Farm Family

The Smith and Wilson families, owners of the Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Pylesville, were among those from across Maryland honored as Century Farm families Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan.The Century Farm Program is an initiative of the Maryland Department of Agriculture to recognize families who have worked the same farm for at least 100 years, according to a news release from the department."By passing down farming as a way of life from generation to generation, each of our six honorees has played a significant role in co...

The Smith and Wilson families, owners of the Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Pylesville, were among those from across Maryland honored as Century Farm families Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan.

The Century Farm Program is an initiative of the Maryland Department of Agriculture to recognize families who have worked the same farm for at least 100 years, according to a news release from the department.

"By passing down farming as a way of life from generation to generation, each of our six honorees has played a significant role in continuing agriculture as the leading industry in Maryland,” Hogan said. “We are incredibly grateful for all of our Maryland farms, and are proud to celebrate six very special farm families that represent the absolute best of Maryland agriculture.”

The Wil-Low-S farm, of Harford County, is owned by Ruth Ann Lowe Smith, her daughter Jennifer Wilson and Wilson’s husband, Adam. Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Rufus Low, purchased the property in 1902.

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The farm passed from Low, who lived to be almost 101 years old, to his son, Henry Lowe — Henry added an "e" to his last name, which was passed on to succeeding generations, according to Wilson.

Low’s grandson, Harry Lowe, was the third generation of the family to own and operate the farm. Wilson’s mother, Ruth Ann Smith, is the fourth generation, and Wilson and her husband, Adam, are the fifth generation. They have two children, Lillian and Samuel, who would be the sixth-generation owners, according to Wilson.

There are multiple structures on the farm, including a farmhouse dating to 1903 plus a corn crib, granary, smoke house and wagon shed that predate the dwelling, according to a news release from the agriculture department. Another structure still standing is a bank barn that was built in 1916, according to the release.

The current owners raise hay and row crops. Apples and peaches have been raised there in the past, as well as livestock such as beef and dairy cattle, chickens and hogs, according to the MDA release.

The other farms honored Monday include Chaffey Farm and Jeptha Hayman Farm in Somerset County, Evergreen Heritage Center in Allegany County, White Hall Farm in Calvert County and Poplar Springs Farm in Charles County, according to the governor’s office release.

Nearly 200 farming families have been recognized through the Century Farm Program since it began in 1994. Twenty-seven families who have maintained the same operation for 200 years have received the Bicentennial Farm designation and there are four Tricentennial Farm families who have kept their farms for 300 years, according to the release.

Patches from Patch, Your Guide To Everything Pumpkins Near Havre De Grace

It doesn't quite feel like fall until you bring home that perfect orange pumpkin picked from the best patch near you. Whether you're looking for where to find a pumpkin, what you should expect to pay, or delicious pumpkin recipes; this article has you covered.As the holidays draw near, inflation and rising costs are top of mind for many Havre de Grace residents, and like everything else, pumpkins may be a little more expensive this year. The average ...

It doesn't quite feel like fall until you bring home that perfect orange pumpkin picked from the best patch near you. Whether you're looking for where to find a pumpkin, what you should expect to pay, or delicious pumpkin recipes; this article has you covered.

As the holidays draw near, inflation and rising costs are top of mind for many Havre de Grace residents, and like everything else, pumpkins may be a little more expensive this year. The average price of a pumpkin nationally has gradually increased a bit over the past four Halloween seasons, numbers from the market research company Statista shows.

Last year, pumpkins sold for an average of $4.83 apiece, up from $4.18 in 2020 and $4.04 in 2019. In 2018, pumpkins were a steal at $3.89 apiece.

Pumpkin prices often change in the weeks leading up to Halloween. However, a pumpkin is usually purchased by the pound. The average price per pound is $1.38 for consumers, according to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means an ideal carving pumpkin, around 10- or 14-pounds could cost from $14 to $20 apiece.

Whether you’re looking for a fun day with the family, the best pumpkins for pie making, or a delicious tray of baked pumpkin seeds, these farms offer some of the best fall experiences in the Havre de Grace area.Hawks Hill Farm - Falling Branch Farm Brewery

825 Highland Rd, Street, MD 21154

Falling Branch Farm Brewery is thrilled to announce the start of their Pumpkin Fest 2022. Every Saturday and Sunday in October, they will offer live music, food trucks, pumpkin beer, and other pumpkin-themed activities.

Known initially as Highland Heights Farm, Hawks Hill Farm was founded in 1924 near Pylesville, Maryland. In 1980, the farm became a dairy operation under the name Hawks Hill Creamery. Upon obtaining its brewing license in 2015, the farm transformed again to Falling Branch Farm Brewery.

Old Forge Family Farm

2730 Old Forge Rd, Brogue, PA 17309

Old Forge Family Farm in Brogue, PA, offers a down-to-earth family pumpkin picking experience. An entirely different experience than large-scale operations such as the Maryland Corn Maze, this small slice of farm life promises family events such as pumpkin picking, apple slingshot, pumpkin bowling, and more. They are open to visitors every weekend in October for pumpkin picking!

Stolfutz Gourd and Pumpkin Farm

1151 Landisville Rd, Manheim, PA 17545

The Stolfutz Gourd and Pumpkin Farm near picturesque Lancaster, PA, is a small-scale pumpkin and gourd farm that offers artisan gourds for your crafting needs! From Labor day through Thanksgiving, the Farm is filled with fall harvest decorations, including corn stalks, Indian corn, mums, corn wreaths, and a variety of fall decór arrangements.

The Maryland Corn Maze

389 Gambrills Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054

The famous Maryland Corn maze opens for another year with a new design! The eight-acre maze has been cut into a Jurassic Park design for 2022. The Maryland corn maze boasts a variety of fun family activities, including giant lincoln logs, a rodeo roping area, photo ops in pumpkin-land, and a petting zoo.

Sharps at Waterford

4003 Jennings Chapel Rd, Brookeville, MD 20833

Sharp’s at Waterford Farm is a 530-acre working farm located in the western part of Howard County. This farm has been family-owned and operated since 1903 by the Sharp family. They offer beautiful views of a working farm that grows various vegetables, including sweet corn and pumpkins. Denise and Chuck Sharp run the farm today and are always happy to have visitors to their scenic slice of Howard county.

“We’re blessed to be farming here in Howard County for over 100 years, they said.”We are grateful for all the visitors to our farm.”

Pumpkin seeds and flesh can be delicious in the right recipes! Pumpkins can vary wildly in flavor and texture, and not all are meant for consumption. If your pumpkin is particularly bitter, stop eating it. This bitterness is a sign of high levels of cucurbitacins which occur very occasionally and can make you unwell.

Pumpkin seeds are a popular snack during the Halloween season, check out this recipe by Jessica Gavin for roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Pumpkin flesh is typically seen as a waste product from the carving process, but there are many great ways to use this often-overlooked gourd. This recipe from Inspired Taste shows you how to turn your pumpkin flesh into pumpkin purees for pies and more!

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Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79

Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.Father Kunkel, ordained in 1970, was one of the longest-serving priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, guiding his Harford County parish for nearly three decades.“As far as I’m concerned, he is a candida...

Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.

Father Kunkel, ordained in 1970, was one of the longest-serving priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, guiding his Harford County parish for nearly three decades.

“As far as I’m concerned, he is a candidate for sainthood,” said Deacon Phil Seneschal, who has served with Father Kunkel for the past 15 years at St. Mary. “He was just a happy priest and beloved by everyone in the community. He was a priest who was grateful to bring Christ to his parishioners both in the Eucharist and in his person.

“He was probably the most loved guy I’ve ever been around,” Deacon Seneschal said. “There are kids in this parish who grew up and don’t know anyone else as a pastor. He was your uncle first and then, when you got older, your brother. He was just a member of everyone’s family. What a great shepherd.”

Father Kunkel oversaw a $1.5 million renovation of the St. Mary parish center in 2009.

At St. Mary, Father Kunkel was involved in everything from jousting tournaments to chicken dinners and outreach programs that included a food pantry and 20 active ministries.

At a Mass in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Father Kunkel’s ordination, the priest was praised for his “loving” spirit and his “living witness to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.” The anniversary Mass coincided with the dedication of a new parish center.

In a 2010 Catholic Review article on Father Kunkel’s milestone, longtime parishioner Vida Hedrick said at the time, “I love it here. It’s such a friendly church. I love [Father Kunkel]; he’s just lovely.” Parishioner Susie Oursler added: “It’s a wonderful, very small-town rural family parish. It’s family-centered, it’s uncomplicated and devoted.”

In May 2020, the parish held a car paraded due to the pandemic to celebrate Father Kunkel’s 50th ordination anniversary. Nearly 80 cars were driven to the event, and Father Kunkel’s anniversary was again celebrated with a Mass, which included Archbishop William E. Lori, on May 23, 2021.

Father Kunkel celebrated his first Mass at St. Athanasius in Curtis Bay in 1970, where he also was a transitional deacon from 1969 to 1970. His first parish assignment was at St. Lawrence Martyr in Woodlawn from 1971 to 1975. In November 1975, Father Kunkel became chaplain for Franklin Square Medical Center and part-time assistant at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Middle River.

In June 1983, Father Kunkel became pastor of St. Augustine in Elkridge, a position he held for 10 years. In June 1993, he was appointed pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville, a position that he held until his death.

Father Kunkel was born in Lima, Peru, Feb. 5, 1943. He attended elementary school in Peru and high school in Port Chester, N.Y., and Annapolis.

He attended the University of Maryland, St. Charles College Seminary and St. Mary’s Seminary, Roland Park. Father Kunkel received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and was ordained to the priesthood May 16, 1970, at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore.

In the summer months prior to his ordination, Father Kunkel served as a missionary in hospitals and prisons in Peru where he also taught and worked in social work.

A sister, Karen Ahlstrom, and her husband, Richard, of Baltimore County, survive Father Kunkel.

Funeral arrangements are as follows, all taking place at St. Mary Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, Md., 21132:

Saturday, Sept. 24Viewing and visitation from 5-7 p.m., concluding with the Divine Mercy ChapletLocation: St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Sunday, Sept. 25Viewing and visitation from 9 a.m.-noon, concluding with the RosaryViewing and Visitation from 3-6 p.m., concluding with the Vigil serviceLocation: St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Monday, Sept. 26Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. – Archbishop William Lori, celebrant and homilistLocation: St. Mary’s ChurchInterment following in St. Mary’s Cemetery

This story was updated Oct. 19 with the correct site for St. Lawrence.

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Hot Air Balloon's Journey Prompts Emergency Calls: Fire Officials

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A hot air balloon landed off its mark Tuesday night in Harford County, which prompted residents to call and report a balloon that appeared to be in distress.Volunteer firefighters from the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company headed out to the balloon's location near Rocks Road (MD-24) and Saint Mary's Road in Pylesville. The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, Darlington Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services all responded.The depa...

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A hot air balloon landed off its mark Tuesday night in Harford County, which prompted residents to call and report a balloon that appeared to be in distress.

Volunteer firefighters from the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company headed out to the balloon's location near Rocks Road (MD-24) and Saint Mary's Road in Pylesville. The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, Darlington Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services all responded.

The departments reported that there was not an emergency, but rather the balloon "just landed a little off target."

It was reported recently that the annual Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival would not be returning to Harford County. A new location for the balloon festival has been shared by event organizers with a special ticket discount for Harford County residents.

The annual event was scheduled to take place at Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air Aug. 4-6. But organizers said on Facebook Sunday they were "surprised and disappointed" by Harford County leaders' decision not to allow the event to happen within their borders.

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"We were surprised and disappointed by this unexpected last-minute decision by Harford County, since we have been working hand-in-hand with them for months. We thank the community for its unwavering support of our festival," the Facebook post made by event organizers stated.

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly said that the event was being canceled because of safety concerns. Held on county parks and recreation property at the regional park, Cassilly said that it was being "canceled due to numerous unresolved safety concerns." However, the event is not canceled and is merely being relocated, organizers have emphasized repeatedly.

"After extensive discussions with state and local law enforcement, the county department of emergency services and other county and state agencies, Harford County government notified the organizers, American Farm Foundation, that their submitted plans had insurmountable deficiencies that could not be corrected prior to the event. The county has directed the foundation to cease advertising the event and requested that refunds be given on ticket sales to date. Harford County welcomes festivals and hosts many events throughout the year; however, Harford County government’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of its citizens and visitors," Cassilly said in a statement.

The event has been held at Talbot County's Triple Creek Winery for six years. The new location has been announced by event organizers and will be at the Mason Dixon Fairgrounds on the Harford/Delta border Aug. 4-6.

"To show our appreciation for the families of Harford County, through midnight Thursday, Aug. 3, enter coupon code HARFORD and receive $10 off of each regularly priced ticket," event organizers have shared with Patch.

Tickets are available at www.chesapeakebayballoonfestival.com. For additional details about the event, visit here.

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