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How does In-home Senior Care in White Marsh, 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 White Marsh, 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 White Marsh, MD gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

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

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

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

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

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

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

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

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

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in White Marsh,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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New 330-Unit Apartment Development Proposed Near White Marsh Mall

PERRY HALL - The White Marsh community is bracing itself for yet another proposed large-scale apartment development - the third of its kind in less than a year. A Towson-based engineering firm has filed plans for a new 330-unit apartment...

PERRY HALL - The White Marsh community is bracing itself for yet another proposed large-scale apartment development - the third of its kind in less than a year. A Towson-based engineering firm has filed plans for a new 330-unit apartment complex at 8020 Sandpiper Circle near the White Marsh Mall.

The project aims to offer 330 multi-family units, including 173 one-bedroom, 141 two-bedroom, and 16 three-bedroom apartments. The 10.96-acre lot is currently zoned as light industrial (ML), and the application does not include plans for elderly housing, assisted living, or condominiums.

The owner behind this venture is White Marsh Acquisition I LLC, based in Bethesda, MD. According to property records, the parcel allocated for the project covers 7.21 acres and has an estimated land value of $2,511,000 and an improved value of $4,241,900.

This announcement follows closely on the heels of another proposed housing project in June, which suggested constructing 200 apartments at The AVENUE in White Marsh. An additional 516-unit project was proposed in late 2022.

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has steadfastly opposed the ongoing development of the White Marsh area. In an email, the council member clarified his position on proposed developments in the region.

"I want to make it very clear—I oppose making the White Marsh Town Center a sea of apartments," Marks wrote.

The councilman stated his intentions to use the rezoning process, which commences this summer, to potentially halt the widespread apartment projects across the White Marsh Town Center.

"You have my word I will do all I can to ensure that any new housing is as limited as possible and reflects good planning principles that enhance the White Marsh Town Center," Marks wrote.

All three of the recently proposed apartment buildings fall within the Overlea High School attendance boundary - an institution that reached 112% of its maximum student capacity during the 2022 school year, according to BCPS data.

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The county has yet to schedule a public input meeting for the new proposed apartments.

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Merritt Properties Begins Construction on White Marsh Interchange Park

Up to Nine Flex/Light Industrial Buildings to be Built at Former General Motors FacilityBALTIMORE, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties announced today that it has begun construction on White Marsh Interchange Park in Baltimore County, Maryland. Merritt intends to develop up to nine, one-story buildings that will total approximately 750,000 square feet to meet the growing demand for light industrial space across the region. ...

Up to Nine Flex/Light Industrial Buildings to be Built at Former General Motors Facility

BALTIMORE, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties announced today that it has begun construction on White Marsh Interchange Park in Baltimore County, Maryland. Merritt intends to develop up to nine, one-story buildings that will total approximately 750,000 square feet to meet the growing demand for light industrial space across the region.

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Three buildings offering a total of 235,900 square feet will be built during the first phase of construction. Those properties will feature 20- to 32-foot clear heights, spacious truck courts with rear-loaded docks and drive-in capabilities, and ample parking with trailer storage.

"We are excited to develop this project and support the local business community," said Scott Dorsey, chief executive officer of Merritt Companies. "Our team is seeing a surge in demand from businesses that want to locate to this area, while the supply is extremely limited. The park will have a dramatic impact on job creation and economic growth."

Located off Interstate 95 near Interstate 695 at 10301 Philadelphia Road in White Marsh, the 56-acre project sits within Merritt's Baltimore County east portfolio, which is currently 95 percent occupied.

"Our first phase will provide flex/light industrial spaces and bulk opportunities for businesses searching for 3,000 square feet to 167,000 square feet," said Whit Levering of Merritt's leasing team. "We believe White Marsh Interchange Park will help companies with their employee recruitment and retention efforts due to its sought-after location and outdoor tenant amenities, such as seating areas, a walking path and lawn games."

According to a recent report by NAIOP Research Foundation, the outlook for industrial real estate remains bright as supply chain conditions steadily improve. Specifically, total net absorption for 2023 is forecast to be approximately 310 million square feet nationwide, and full-year absorption in 2024 is forecast to be around 323 million square feet.

"Merritt Properties' investment in this dynamic redevelopment project will welcome dozens of new businesses, creating jobs for working families and bringing new opportunities to our communities," said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. "We're excited about Merritt Properties' clear vision for the future of this site that will support economic growth in eastern Baltimore County for years to come."

Once a General Motors Baltimore Global Propulsions Systems site that opened in 2000 to produce transmissions and electric motors before it closed in 2019, the land was acquired by Merritt in 2021.

"The repurposed area is in the heart of the White Marsh business community, and this project will continue to position White Marsh as a leading commercial and industrial center along the Interstate-95 corridor," said Councilman David Marks. "I appreciate Merritt Properties' close communication with my office, their investment in our area and their ongoing commitment to jobs in Baltimore County."

Construction will be managed by Merritt Construction Services, the construction division of Merritt Companies. The first phase is expected to deliver in spring 2024.

To learn more about White Marsh Interchange Park, visit www.merritt-wmi.com.

About Merritt PropertiesEstablished in 1967, Merritt Properties is a full-service commercial real estate firm with over 21 million square feet of office, flex, warehouse, industrial, retail and build-to-suit throughout Maryland, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. Our company is committed to "Creating Homes for Businesses" and providing the highest quality service to our customers. Merritt is unique in that we build for the long-term and manage all of our properties internally. Therefore, we value trust, integrity, respect, and lasting relationships over short-term gain. And, because every Merritt employee is also an owner of the company, we each have a vested interest in the success of our customers. That's why we are responsive and committed to honest and fair business dealings that grow customer relationships into long-term partnerships. For more information, visit www.merrittproperties.com.

About Merritt Construction ServicesMerritt has been providing site development, general construction, redevelopment and interior build-outs for over 50 years. Whether serving as a general contractor, construction manager or design-builder, Merritt Construction Services offers full-service construction capabilities through all phases of development, from feasibility to commissioning. Merritt's highly skilled construction team has completed a comprehensive roster of customized projects, including corporate campuses, food processing facilities, LEED-certified green buildings, schools, manufacturing facilities and retail centers. For more information, visit www.merrittconstruction.com.

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WHITE MARSH, Md. — Hundreds of new jobs are coming to White Marsh as construction has begun on a new interchange park.

“We are very excited about this location," says Whit Levering, Leasing Contact for Merritt Properties.

The entire project consists of nine one-story buildings totaling approximately 75,000 square feet of space for local and large-scale distribution companies to house their products.

“We create homes for businesses in the local community, so you know at the end of the day this project will have someone from 3000 square feet all the way up to the large distribution companies of 160,000 square feet," said Levering.

With this new industrial park come new job opportunities.

When General Motors closed this location in 2019, about 300 people were left to find employment elsewhere. By 2024, people will have employment on this property once again.

“We anticipate somewhere in the neighborhood of 1000 jobs being added to this local community," said Levering.

The types of jobs will depend on the companies housed in the industrial park once it is open, they can vary from assembly jobs to manufacturing.

Levering says the company is excited about opening its doors in this location.

“A couple things with this location that are in our minds that is sort of unbeatable is first of all, the access off of 95, 43, Route 7 you really can’t beat that, the surrounding White Marsh amenity base with the retail group that’s right over here at White Marsh Town Center really just lend itself great for a project like this," he said.

The company also says it is already taking applications for tenants for local and even large distribution companies to be housed in the space.

Phase one, which consists of the first three buildings, is expected to be completed next year.

Councilman Marks Vows To Curb Extensive Apartment Developments In White Marsh: Urges Participation At Upcoming Community Input Meeting

PERRY HALL - Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has promised action to halt the ongoing developments in the White Marsh area. In an email sent on Monday, the council member clarified his position on the three proposed developments in the region."I want to make it very clear—I oppose making the White Marsh Town Center a sea of apartments," Marks wrote.The response comes after Baltimore County scheduled a ...

PERRY HALL - Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has promised action to halt the ongoing developments in the White Marsh area. In an email sent on Monday, the council member clarified his position on the three proposed developments in the region.

"I want to make it very clear—I oppose making the White Marsh Town Center a sea of apartments," Marks wrote.

The response comes after Baltimore County scheduled a community input meeting for July 18 (previously reported by the county as June 18) to discuss a new 200-apartment development in White Marsh. Named "The Avenue at White Marsh Apartments," the new development is planned for a site at 4921 Campbell Boulevard (21236), according to the Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections.

The councilman stated his intentions to use the rezoning process, which commences this summer, to potentially halt the widespread apartment projects across the White Marsh Town Center.

"You have my word I will do all I can to ensure that any new housing is as limited as possible and reflects good planning principles that enhance the White Marsh Town Center," Marks wrote.

Plans to bring more industrial space and high-rise housing to the Perry Hall area have received significant backlash from the local community, citing concerns including school overcrowding, lack of infrastructure, and devaluing homes.

In late 2022, community input meetings were held over another proposed apartment project involving 516 units near the White Marsh Mall. The community response was largely negative, with primary concerns focusing on potential increases in traffic and pressure on local schools due to overcapacity.

Peggy Winchester, the President of the South Perry Hall Blvd Improvement Association, emphasized the already problematic congestion on Honeygo Boulevard and cautioned that further apartment developments could worsen the issue.

"Our worries revolve around the traffic situation. Post 4:00 p.m., it takes about half an hour to cover a five-block distance on Honeygo Boulevard. Adding to that, any high school-going kid is left to attend an already 110% overcrowded school," Winchester said.

In his email, Marks cited the creation of a task force aimed at envisioning the future of the White Marsh Town Center. Established in December of 2022, the 15-member committee includes a blend of residents and community leaders, planners, and business owners. It is chaired by Pat Keller, former head of the Baltimore County Office of Planning and president of the Perry Hall Improvement Association.

Patch spoke with Keller about the task force and his vision for the White Marsh Mall. He says there have always been issues regarding development around the mall, and he sees the task force as a way of helping the county make a plan acceptable to residents.

"We thought maybe we could jumpstart something and be of assistance to the county in terms of generating ideas, gathering some basic information, forming a work group, and getting the whole process started."

A survey conducted from January to March 2023 received hundreds of responses from local residents, which will guide the town center's development, reinvestment, and design standards.

Marks also indicated planned reforms of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to effectively regulate the development impact, particularly on Overlea High School, one of the most overcrowded schools in Baltimore County.

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The councilman urged residents concerned about the development proposals to participate in the upcoming community input meeting on Tuesday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Community Christian Church, 8009 Corporate Drive.

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Two White Marsh eateries to close, making way for Harford farm-to-table restaurant The Local to expand

The Local is about to get much more local for Baltimore County diners.The acclaimed Fallston farm-to-table restaurant from Chef Zack Trabbold will open a second location — the chef’s first venture outside Harford County — at The Avenue at White Marsh, Trabbold said Monday.“We have a very good following and we’re looking to expand on that,” the chef said during a meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners, which voted to approve a liquor license transfer for the rest...

The Local is about to get much more local for Baltimore County diners.

The acclaimed Fallston farm-to-table restaurant from Chef Zack Trabbold will open a second location — the chef’s first venture outside Harford County — at The Avenue at White Marsh, Trabbold said Monday.

“We have a very good following and we’re looking to expand on that,” the chef said during a meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners, which voted to approve a liquor license transfer for the restaurant.

The White Marsh restaurant will be double the size of The Local’s Harford County spot and is aiming to open in July, Trabbold said.

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News of the opening comes as two other restaurants prepare to close. A representative for Baltimore-based White Oak Hospitality confirmed that The Local will take over the space occupied by its two White Marsh restaurants, Wayward Bar & Kitchen and The Curious Oyster.

Jennifer Cruise, the senior vice president of marketing for White Oak Hospitality, said the restaurants will close after a final day of service on Monday. She said the sale was a “business decision” that will allow the restaurant group to focus resources on expanding its Banditos Tacos & Tequila brand. A location of Wayward Bar & Kitchen in Federal Hill will remain open.

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“This decision does not come easy, but it’s the right decision to optimize and continue expanding our Banditos brand,” Cruise wrote in an email. She said employees of both restaurants were offered a job with The Local or a transfer to a Banditos restaurant.

“We were happy to hear many chose either option,” she wrote.

The original Banditos opened in Federal Hill in 2012. In the decade since, White Oak Hospitality has opened six other outposts of the Mexican street food restaurant in Maryland and Virginia, including a new location in Columbia’s rapidly expanding Merriweather District. A planned Banditos restaurant in Sarasota, Florida is expected to open this fall.

Wayward Bar & Kitchen and The Curious Oyster opened at the Avenue at White Marsh in late 2019 as the hospitality group continued to expand.

Trabbold is on an expansion kick of his own. The Local, which won Harford Magazine’s “Best Restaurant” award last year, opened in 2021 and quickly garnered praise for its menu of locally sourced produce, meats and craft beer. Less than a year later, the restaurant expanded into space next door, adding a new dining room and charcuterie bar.

Across the street from the Fallston restaurant, Trabbold’s Evolved Hospitality Group recently opened Evolved Banquet Hall, a space that seats more than 350 people for weddings, parties and other events. And this year, he plans to open Butcher & Banter, a high-end steakhouse and raw bar with seating for 250, also located in Harford County.

The Local’s White Marsh restaurant will first take over the space where Wayward Bar & Kitchen was located, before adding more seating on The Curious Oyster side in August or September. At full capacity, the restaurant will have seating for about 300 people, Trabbold said.

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