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Home Care In Kipton, OH

Home Care Kipton, OH

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 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 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 Kipton, OH 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 has provided excellent nursing care and therapy to both my mom and mother in law.”

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“We have used always best care twice now for a bit of respite care and they are awesome !!! The nurses are wonderful with my mom who is 90 and has dementia So caring and loving with her from scheduling to care It was the best experience .”

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“I am a past client of this provider This was our first outreach for support - the first time Dad expressed an interest in support while I was out of town. I wasn't sure we could find anyone who would be able to provide care quickly enough, especially through a large organization like the VA (and) I was really nervous about the type of person who would be showing up at our house. Fortunately, the VA connected me to Rebecca at Always Best Care in Grafton who helped to push through the request with our VA connection (who was also awesome) and took the time to learn a LOT about what Dad's needs would be. She chose the perfect caregiver/aide for his Respite Care, and Jada was able to start the day I left on my trip. I can't say enough wonderful things about Jada. She took the time to read my notes on her first day... about Dad's situation, our home, the cats, and my suggestions about starting and finishing her 4 hours, etc. and she followed both the letter and the spirit of my/our request for assistance. She was on time, she communicated any urgent information with me (Dad had a minor fall before she arrived one day), she respected his wishes, his way of doing things, and held the line about medicine, hydration, meals, and other essential things. She gave Dad the confidence that she would be there everyday to help him and support him. We will be back the next time I travel, we will request Jada, and I cannot recommend ABC Grafton more highly. We were so unsure about what we were asking and now know where we can turn for the assistance we need. Thank you!!”

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Kelly B.
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“This company is amazing. The staff are excellent and they do everything they can to make life easier for their clients and family. Even on short notice they provided great service on a Sunday.”

Ruth Y.
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“This was the first time we had tried in home care for my mom. They made an experience I was nervous about, a huge relief for my family. Setting up the care was easy and I knew from their knowledge that my mom was in good hands. We received amazing care from the nurses, communication was easy so we knew what was going on at all times and everyone was so friendly. I will use them anytime the need arises for vacations or just a caregiver break.”

Niccole M.
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“My dad was a patient of ABC of Grafton after triple bypass surgery. The nurses and office staff was great to work with about his care. Jaime the nurse had so much compassion, she even called him periodically during the dad to remind him to do his deep breathing exercises. Our dad and family is so happy with all the services.”

Becky G.
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“Staff is very friendly and always take great care of mom, really took the pressure off. Its a win all the way around! Perfectly splendid!”

Jim F.
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“The entire staff is fantastic to work with! They are professional and knowledgeable, and go above and beyond for their patients! Highly recommend!”

Lynn Z.
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“Staff is excellent to work with and communication is quick and responsive. I am able to easily work with everyone within the company for any issues that have come up.”

Ryan M.
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“Undoubtedly would recommend to any individual in need of their scope of services. Exceptional customer service in all aspects. The best company to use by far in Northern Ohio and top notch quality in any category you can think of! The staff are superb and efficient and have been helpful beyond measure with my Aunt Betty Lou and Uncle Jim! The best!”

Tierra T.
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“Absolutely AMAZING staff to work with! They care for their patients like it's their own grandma, grandpa, mother, father, aunt, uncle etc. They respond to all requests expeditiously and not only instill but expect these same expectations in all their staff. Highly recommend ABC whether for medical or non-medical needs!”

Tammy V.
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“Nice service, staff helpful. Glad they were recommended”

Elina S.
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“I would recommend them to everyone that I know. I have been with them since November of 2019. My nurse Jamie is amazing. I also love the everyone at the office they are very helpful, courteous and friendly people.”

Diane P.
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“My nurse Jamie is amazing and very caring , the off was always very helpful”

Kevon P.
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“I have been in there care since November of 2019. Jamie my nurse is amazing and will always go above and beyond for me. The office staff is very helpful, courteous and amazing to work with. I always recommend them. Thanks again for all you guys do. Stay safe.”

Diane P.
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“My nurse Jamie was awesome, and support staff always helpful”

Kevon P.
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“They took care of my father-in-law AND my mother-in-law and they couldn't have been better. Very attentive to their needs, called before coming out. The nurses are wound certified and provide excellent care. I highly recommend them and would use them again anytime the need arises.”

Cathy M.
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“The entire staff helped tremendously with my father's care. Jim is certified in Alzheimer's and dementia care and took the time to sit with our entire family a provided a great deal of information, knowledge and tips on care as this is so overwhelming. Helped get us connected with the VA, as dad was a vet and also provided other community resources to lend assistance. Aides who care for dad are truly a blessing and mom is much less stressed. Highly recommend-they're GREAT!”

Jim S.
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“The entire staff helped tremendously with my father's care. Jim is certified in Alzheimer's and dementia care and took the time to sit with our entire family a provided a great deal of information, knowledge and tips on care as this is so overwhelming. Helped get us connected with the VA, as dad was a vet and also provided other community resources to lend assistance. Aides who care for dad are truly a blessing and mom is much less stressed. Highly recommend-they're GREAT!”

Jim S.
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“The staff there are very knowledgeable and kind”

Jaime F.
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“care taken in matching aides to clients”

Christi B.
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“Great place and good people”

Bonnie D.
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“I am a current client of this provider Good service that seems to care about the clients.”

Mesaros
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“I am a current client of this provider We have hired Always Best Care. The caregiver comes in. She washes the floor, she cleans the bathroom, she vacuums, she changes the beds, and she does the laundry. She also talks to me. It is good. The management is very cooperative with us. There have been no problems. The pricing is reasonable.”

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“I am a past client of this provider I used Always Best Care Senior Services. There were problems, but not very many. There was a few people I didn't care for and neither did the management over there. They would come over every day, and they did a pretty good job. There were times when they were short on people, and the younger people took a while to immediately give people what they needed. There were a couple of times when they were supposed to come in, but the caregiver was too young and she didn't show up on a Saturday night. As far as everything else they seemed to be alright.”

Theodore
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“I am a past client of this provider Couldn't be more pleased with the service and how nice the people are. - Michael D.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Kipton, OH?

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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 Kipton, OH

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

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 Kipton Community 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 Aubergine Private Dining Club or visit Simon Perkins Stone Mansion, 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 Kipton, OH

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 Kipton, OH, 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 OH'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 Kipton, OH 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:

  • Kingston Residence of Vermilion
  • Sprenger Health Care Elms Retirement Village
  • Kendal at Oberlin
  • Wesleyan Village
  • 1907 Assisted Living at Central School
  • Keystone Pointe
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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 Kipton, OH 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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New Kimpton Summer 2023 Social Password

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Kimpton has a pretty cool “social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw this in winter, and there’s now a new password for summer.

I wanted to talk about what the new password is, share my experience using it, and also pose a question to Kimpton regulars about the least cringeworthy way to go about saying it.

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What is the current Kimpton password?

Kimpton is one of the cooler IHG hotel groups, and there are a variety of things that set Kimpton apart from other IHG brands. One of those things is the social password. The idea is that seasonally Kimpton provides a phrase through social media that you’re supposed to say when you check-in, and if you do that, you’ll receive something extra.

The new Kimpton password is “no shade,” and it’s valid for stays between May 26 and September 3, 2023. So just say that when you check-in at a Kimpton property during the promotion period, and you’ll receive a surprise.

My experience using the Kimpton password

For those curious about what happens when you say the Kimpton password, in late 2021 I stayed at the Kimpton EPIC Miami, which was my first Kimpton stay in quite a while (and I haven’t stayed at once since either). It was a good value as well, as I was able to use a free night award earned with the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (review).

I was curious what the benefit would be for using the password. So I shared the password with the front desk agent. At the conclusion of the check-in experience, he brought out a game show-style wheel. I might have spun too hard, it must have gone around for about 30 seconds. Go figure I landed on the tile that just had me spin again.

Then I spun again, and the prize was free parking. I had a car and was staying for two nights, and parking costs $44 per night. So using the Kimpton password saved me nearly $100 — score!!

Based on looking at the wheel, it seems that some of the other prizes include a free welcome drink, free breakfast, free snacks, and a free movie. There were also a few empty squares, where I guess you don’t win anything. And I’m not sure what the alarm clock, car tipping over, or postcard of Miami get you. Regardless, I’d say those are some awesome prizes, and I got a great reward.

It’s cute how the Kimpton EPIC Miami makes a game of this. I know there’s a lot of inconsistency when it comes to this benefit across Kimpton properties. Some hotels provide meaningful perks (an upgrade, free, parking, etc.), like I got here, while other hotels provide a 19 cent branded koozie.

It’s great that this has stuck around, given that it has presumably become increasingly popular. Years ago not everyone was on social media, so it was a good way to encourage people to follow Kimpton on Twitter, Instagram, etc. With the way the internet has evolved, times have changed a bit.

How do you non-awkwardly say the Kimpton password?

I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds the concept of saying a password at check-in to be kind of weird. So I think it’s fun to compare notes about how people share the password at the front desk. I find it awkward to just blurt out the password out of nowhere.

So when I used this for my stay, I said “I guess I’m supposed to say [social password] as the social password?” That did the trick, but I’d be curious to hear how other Kimpton regulars go about this!

Bottom line

Between May 26 and September 3, 2023, Kimpton’s social password is “no shade.” Just state that phrase when you check-in at a Kimpton, and you should get some sort of a surprise. The surprise will vary by property, so there’s no reason not to take advantage of this if staying at a Kimpton.

The last time I used the password I got to spin a wheel at check-in, and then I ended up getting free parking, which was a value of $44 per night.

If you’ve used the Kimpton password, what was your experience like?

'O Brother' star and son filming indie movie scenes in Kipton

KIPTON — Movie-makers are once again flocking to southern Lorain County, this time to shoot “Asleep In My Palm,” starring Tim Blake Nelson.Perhaps best known for starring in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” with George Clooney, Nelson has also appeared in “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” “Leaves of Grass” and “The Incredible Hulk,” among other movies.A film crew was camped out Wednesday at Kipton Village Hall on state Route 511, keeping warm, organizing equipment and ...

KIPTON — Movie-makers are once again flocking to southern Lorain County, this time to shoot “Asleep In My Palm,” starring Tim Blake Nelson.

Perhaps best known for starring in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” with George Clooney, Nelson has also appeared in “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” “Leaves of Grass” and “The Incredible Hulk,” among other movies.

A film crew was camped out Wednesday at Kipton Village Hall on state Route 511, keeping warm, organizing equipment and eating meals.

“We just opened our doors. I’ve helped out quite a bit,” joked Mayor Bob Meilander, who spent time outside in the snowy 15-degree weather with production staff. “I like it. It’s pretty cool having Hollywood here in Kipton.”

Susan Mack, who lives across the street, said she was caught by surprise when vehicles rolled in and black-coated production workers started unloading cameras.

A home on Route 511 just north of town burned earlier in the morning, and Mack had seen Camden Township firetrucks zoom by. At first she thought the appearance of a film crew at Village Hall could be linked, but then movie rumors started floating around town.

As a lifelong resident of the village, population 240, she’d never in her life seen so much hustle and bustle outside.

“I’m shocked that the big town of Kipton is in the movies,” she said.

Meilander said filming focused Wednesday on shots of a truck traveling down rural roadways. The crew will return on a day yet to be determined to roll cameras at Kipton Community Park on Rosa Street.

“Asleep In My Palm” has an estimated $800,000 budget and will tell the story of “a man and the daughter he's raising off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in Northeastern Ohio,” according to the Internet Movie Database.

Meilander said his understanding is that the tale focuses on homelessness. He said he offered to play a walk-on part as a homeless person who sleeps on a park bench — and that the director was thinking about it.

The movie is written and directed by Henry Nelson, the star’s son. The younger Nelson attends the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he studies classical and jazz composition.

Rural Lorain County has drawn several movie productions in the past few years.

Last summer, Wellington and Oberlin attracted shoots for the forthcoming $80 million movie “White Noise,” starring Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Don Cheadle, Jodie Turner-Smith and Andre 3000.

Wellington was transformed into the fictional town of Blacksmith for filming, its downtown made over with 1980s shops. Forest and South Cedar streets in Oberlin were shut down for scenes set at a house.

Liam Neeson filmed scenes for his action flick “The Marksman” in late 2019 in downtown Wellington, on Claus Road in Brownhelm Township and various other locations in Ohio. That movie was released in theaters last year.

Contact Jason Hawk at (440) 329-7122 or [email protected].

Halloween Activities Around Lorain County

The Chronicle-TelegramEditor's note: This list contained several errors when it appeared Wednesday and Thursday. This is the corrected version.Halloween activities around the area:Amherst TownshipTrick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.Halloween parade, 2:30 p.m. lineup; 3 p.m. start at South Amherst Middle School, 152 W. Main St., South Amherst. The route will go ea...

The Chronicle-Telegram

Editor's note: This list contained several errors when it appeared Wednesday and Thursday. This is the corrected version.

Halloween activities around the area:

Amherst Township

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.

Halloween parade, 2:30 p.m. lineup; 3 p.m. start at South Amherst Middle School, 152 W. Main St., South Amherst. The route will go east from the school on Main Street and turn onto North Lake Street to the soccer field.

Amherst

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Amherst costume contest and annual Halloween parade will be Sunday, Oct. 29. Registration and lineup starts at 3 p.m. at 480 Park Ave., Amherst. Judging will start at 3:45 p.m., and the parade starts at 4 p.m. Prizes available from Studio Q Photography, Sugar Buzz, Olde Town Pizza, Kiedrowski's Bakery, Hot Dog Heaven and Amherst Cinema. The annual Halloween parade begins immediately following the costume contest, with a route from Park Avenue to City Hall, where treats will be available. In case of inclement weather, the parade and costume contest will be canceled.

Avon

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Avon Lake

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Carlisle Township

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Columbia Township

Trick-or-treat, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Elyria

Trick-or-treat, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Grafton

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Kipton

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

LaGrange

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Halloween Fair, family-friendly spooktacular event brings back the haunted walking trail, train rides, food booths, games and more. Tickets are limited and available by presale only. Tickets are only $5 per person, with children 3 and younger free. Tickets are available through loraincountymetroparks.com/Halloween, by calling (440) 458-5121, or 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, Carlisle Township. Hours are 4:30-10 p.m. (parking gates close at 9:30 p.m.) Event dates are: Friday, Oct. 27; Saturday, Oct. 28. Family friendly trail is 4:30-6:30 p.m.; spooky trail is 7-10 p.m.

Lorain

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

North Ridgeville

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Tots Trick-or-Treat, starting at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at North Ridgeville City Hall, 7307 Avon Belden Road. March in a parade and receive a treat. Pre-register at the city of North Ridgeville website under the Parks and Rec link. www.nridgeville.org. Ages 5 and younger. Registration is required.

Oberlin

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Halloween parade starting 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Oberlin College Mudd Library parking lot, ends at Tappan Square. Events at Tappan Square include the Oberlin High School Marching Band, cider, doughnuts, treats, a magician, balloon animals and more.

Rochester

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Sheffield

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Traditional checkpoint for candy, 7-9 p.m. at the Sheffield Fire Department, 4340 Colorado Ave., Sheffield.

Sheffield Lake

Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Traditional checkpoint for candy, 7-9 p.m. at the Sheffield Fire Department, 4340 Colorado Ave., Sheffield.

Vermilion

Trick-or-treat in Vermilion is Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Wellington

Downtown Trick-or-Treat, 10:30-noon Saturday, Oct. 28, in the village square. Additional vendors, games, and contests 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Events will be held in the Town Hall if inclement weather.

New Kimpton Social Password Winter 2023-2024

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Kimpton has a pretty cool “social password” concept, whereby you can receive extra perks for sharing a phrase at check-in. Kimpton generally has this promotion a couple of times per year — we last saw this in summer, and there’s now a new password for winter.

I wanted to talk about what the new password is, share my experience using it, and also pose a question to Kimpton regulars about the least cringeworthy way to go about saying it.

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What is the current Kimpton password?

Kimpton is one of the cooler IHG hotel groups, and there are a variety of things that set Kimpton apart from other IHG brands. One of those things is the social password. The idea is that seasonally Kimpton provides a phrase through social media that you’re supposed to say when you check-in, and if you do that, you’ll receive something extra.

The new Kimpton password is “chalet all day,” and it’s valid for stays between December 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024. So just say that when you check-in at a Kimpton property during the promotion period, and you’ll receive a surprise.

My experience using the Kimpton password

For those curious about what happens when you say the Kimpton password, in late 2021 I stayed at the Kimpton EPIC Miami, which was my first Kimpton stay in quite a while (and I haven’t stayed at once since either). It was a good value as well, as I was able to use a free night award earned with the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (review).

I was curious what the benefit would be for using the password. So I shared the password with the front desk agent. At the conclusion of the check-in experience, he brought out a game show-style wheel. I might have spun too hard, it must have gone around for about 30 seconds. Go figure I landed on the tile that just had me spin again.

Then I spun again, and the prize was free parking. I had a car and was staying for two nights, and parking costs $44 per night. So using the Kimpton password saved me nearly $100 — score!!

Based on looking at the wheel, it seems that some of the other prizes include a free welcome drink, free breakfast, free snacks, and a free movie. There were also a few empty squares, where I guess you don’t win anything. And I’m not sure what the alarm clock, car tipping over, or postcard of Miami get you. Regardless, I’d say those are some awesome prizes, and I got a great reward.

It’s cute how the Kimpton EPIC Miami makes a game of this. I know there’s a lot of inconsistency when it comes to this benefit across Kimpton properties. Some hotels provide meaningful perks (an upgrade, free, parking, etc.), like I got here, while other hotels provide a 19 cent branded koozie.

It’s great that this has stuck around, given that it has presumably become increasingly popular. Years ago not everyone was on social media, so it was a good way to encourage people to follow Kimpton on Twitter, Instagram, etc. With the way the internet has evolved, times have changed a bit.

How do you non-awkwardly say the Kimpton password?

I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds the concept of saying a password at check-in to be kind of weird. So I think it’s fun to compare notes about how people share the password at the front desk. I find it awkward to just blurt out the password out of nowhere.

So when I used this for my stay, I said “I guess I’m supposed to say [social password] as the social password?” That did the trick, but I’d be curious to hear how other Kimpton regulars go about this!

Bottom line

Between December 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024, Kimpton’s social password is “chalet all day.” Just state that phrase when you check-in at a Kimpton, and you should get some sort of a surprise. The surprise will vary by property, so there’s no reason not to take advantage of this if staying at a Kimpton.

The last time I used the password I got to spin a wheel at check-in, and then I ended up getting free parking, which was a value of $44 per night.

If you’ve used the Kimpton password, what was your experience like?

Meet the 5-year-old Quakertown kindergartner who's now a member of high-IQ society Mensa

In most ways, Quakertown Elementary School student Kipton Hardcastle is just like any other 5-year-old.He loves flying his toy airplanes, has a keen curiosity about the world around him and is a big ball of energy.“He's always on the go, always,” said his mother, Dana Hardcastle. "I think that comes with the giftedness, they just never sit down, their brains are always on.”The smart-as-a-whip kindergartner already has an idea of what he wants to be when he’s older — eithe...

In most ways, Quakertown Elementary School student Kipton Hardcastle is just like any other 5-year-old.

He loves flying his toy airplanes, has a keen curiosity about the world around him and is a big ball of energy.

“He's always on the go, always,” said his mother, Dana Hardcastle. "I think that comes with the giftedness, they just never sit down, their brains are always on.”

The smart-as-a-whip kindergartner already has an idea of what he wants to be when he’s older — either an astronaut or a pilot.

When it comes to planets and planes, the intelligent child really knows his stuff.

“What do you want to fly when you’re a pilot?” Kipton’s dad, Rob Hardcastle, asked his only child.

“A Corsair!” Kipton replied. “It’s one of the fighters from World War II!” he said, sharing a fun fact that perhaps some adults might not even know.

Dana and Rob say he loves reading about outer space. One recent Christmas, Kipton was gifted a textbook on the solar system and he dived into it right away.

“This isn't like a, you know, ‘Spot can run, see Spot run,’ this is a book about the solar system, describing Jupiter and all its moons,” Rob said.

Yes, Kipton is like most children his age — yet the 5-year-old has already proven himself to be as bright as the red hair he inherited from his dad.

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He was recently inducted into the high-IQ society, Mensa. Kipton’s unique level of intelligence earned him the rare honor after his parents had him tested.

He received a welcome letter, complete with an official membership card and ID number, last month.

Across the U.S., Mensa has 107 members between ages 1 and 5 out of roughly 50,000 members.

Mensa accepts people from all age groups who have scored in the top 2% of the general population, demonstrating an intelligence quotient of 130 or greater.

Kipton’s IQ is 138.

“Our membership number is dynamic, changing almost on a daily basis,” said Mensa director of marketing and communications, Charles Brown.

“It’s hard to say exactly how many are in (the one-to-five) age range in Pennsylvania alone, but at the moment, it seems to be only one out of the 1,776 members we have recorded for Pennsylvania.”

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The test results provided by his parents show that his full-scale IQ score is in the “very superior” range when compared to other kids his age.

Kipton knew the entire alphabet when he was just a year old. He was familiar with his shapes and colors by the time he was a year-and-a-half, could count to 100 as a 2-year-old and — “Now I can count to 500!” Kipton eagerly interjected.

Proud mom Dana says her son taught himself to read, knows the planets and their features, and even remembers all the U.S. states and most of the corresponding capitals.

Last year, she shared a video online showing a pajama-clad Kipton reciting the world’s countries from a colorful map.

“I swear people follow me just for him,” said Dana, who’s been married to Rob for 10 years. “He has this fan club because I post videos of him doing certain things.”

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Mensa doesn’t provide testing for children younger than 14, citing security concerns and testing constraints.

However, the organization accepts qualifying test scores from school districts and private psychologists.

The Hardcastle family says they had a psychologist evaluate their son. “I only found two places in the area that actually do this test, we took him to Warminster,” Dana said.

Recommendations from the test results show that Kipton’s parents may want to consider a gifted program for him in the future.

“His academic achievement scores are well above students his age and fall within the high range (of the) 94th percentile and above,” the document reads.

In school, Kipton’s full-day kindergarten teacher, Kirsten McNamara, says her “super kind” and “helpful” student has wowed her with his excellent vocabulary.

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“I was telling (his) mom that we were learning about the Antarctic, and we did a Google Earth search,” said McNamara, who’s in her third year of teaching kindergarten in the Quakertown Community School District.

As the class pretended they flew to the Antarctic, they viewed photos of ice volcanoes.

“(Kipton) said, ‘Oh, those are ice volcanoes! There's ice volcanoes on Pluto!'” McNamara recalled.

“That was awesome, because you know, he can teach me things,” she said. “He's a great kid.”

Kipton is immensely fascinated by the planets and can share interesting tidbits on each one at the drop of a hat.

“So, Mars is pretty cold,” explained Kipton as he laid out his planet magnets in his parents’ living room. “The reason it's red is because it has iron and dust in its soil.”

With Dana’s high school friend knowing a NASA employee, there’s a big chance Kipton will soon be learning from the experts themselves.

“She showed him some of Kipton’s space videos that I have online, and he was like, ‘bring him in!’” Dana said.

“I think we've been really good about anything he wants to try or anything he wants to do, and pushing him — but not forcing him — in directions that can help him,” Rob said.

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