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Home Care In Pleasant Garden, NC

Home Care Pleasant Garden, NC

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 Historic Farm Site 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 Pleasant Garden, NC 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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Elderly Care for C P.
551
Google

“Jaye has been a great caregiver for my Mom. Jaye writes detailed care notes about”

Jaye has been a great caregiver for my Mom. Jaye writes detailed care notes about Mom's day so that we know what is going on even if we live out of town. She goes the extra mile to get Mom out in the sun when the weather is nice and she paints Mom's fingernails, which Mom enjoys. Jaye doesn't hesitate to contact us if Mom needs something or if she has questions. We feel lucky to have her.
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In-home Care for Susie
551
Google

“We would like to give a shout out to some of the caregivers. We are”

We would like to give a shout out to some of the caregivers. We are thankful to have Ms Loretta as a caregiver, she’s very giving, a sweet person, and she works very hard to help us. Such a blessing for Mike and myself. Taylor has such a contagious smile and is so calming for Mike. Always willing to help out however he can. A blessing to us. Tena jumps right in right away as she arrives and is so caring , willing to do whatever task to help ensure all is taken care of and cared for while she’s here. What a blessing Tonya has been for Mike, a contagious caring attitude and willingness to step in and takeover with all things while she’s here. So thankful she’s been put on our caregiver schedule.
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Home Care Services for Susie
551
Google

“We are thankful to have Ms Loretta as a caregiver, she’s very giving, a sweet”

We are thankful to have Ms Loretta as a caregiver, she’s very giving, a sweet person, and she works very hard to help us. Such a blessing.
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Non-medical Home Care for KDAOH
551
Google

“We have used Always Best for 2 years for my Dad before he passed &”

We have used Always Best for 2 years for my Dad before he passed & now 2 years for my Mom. They are the best! Laura J. With Always Best is phenomenal. She is always pleasant & prompt. She is always willing to go a step beyond to help my Mom in every way with the best attitude!
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Personal Senior Care for Laura J.
551
Google

“Great staff members to work with from the beginning. Meaning, the recruiter, hiring manager, receptionist,”

Great staff members to work with from the beginning. Meaning, the recruiter, hiring manager, receptionist, and scheduler. Schedulers are magnificent at finding and replacing hours if needed All staff (including caregivers) REALLY care about thier clients. ????
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Home Care for Kathleen O.
551
Google

“We used Always Best Care Senior Services to assist with 24/7 care in the home”

We used Always Best Care Senior Services to assist with 24/7 care in the home of my mother in law. We had used 4 different agencies prior to Always Best, they were exceptional. The quality, compassionate care of the care givers was unmatched and if there was ever a call out - a substitute was sent with in 2 hours. Such peace of mind! I was so impressed with the organization that I ended shifting trajectories in my career and now I am an employee. It was the best decision I ever made! I don't know what took me so long to change! I can not say enough good things about the organization as a consumer and an employee. The Loy family does an amazing job of leading a team of kind, compassionate, caring care givers who give exceptional service.
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Senior Care Services for Aileen T.
551
Google

“Sara Bynum is the best example of a CAREGIVER! Caring is her specialité..She is always”

Sara Bynum is the best example of a CAREGIVER! Caring is her specialité..She is always prompt, cheerful, patient, industrious, generous, personable, organized, and, additionally, has a delightful sense of humor. I can't sing her praises loud enough!
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In-home Caregiver for Alice P.
551
Google

“I am writing for my mother Alice Pearce. We are very happy with the care”

I am writing for my mother Alice Pearce. We are very happy with the care provided by Jaye. She goes above and beyond in providing loving care for our mother. She always has a good handoff with the previous caregiver and the subsequent caregiver, making sure they know how mother is and what she needs. Mother loves a shower and Jaye is thoughtful in fitting them in when mother wants one and always has her presentable for family visits. She is a good cook and is sensitive to what mother will enjoy, so her appetite is better on Jaye's shift. She is a good communicator with the family and always puts in informative shift notes. She has technical skills. Recently, the facility got a new wifi and she updated the equipment so it all worked. I usually get those calls and she fixed everything without my involvement. She is very flexible and will stay late and take on extra shifts at the last minute. We are indeed fortunate that she is caring for our dear mother.
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Personal Care Services for T C.
551
Google

“Our family has been pleased with ABC services, thankful for a company to be able”

Our family has been pleased with ABC services, thankful for a company to be able to rely on for my Dad's care.
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Senior Caregiver for Lisa L.
551
Google

“I’m in need of a caregiver for my son and Always Best Senior Care is”

I’m in need of a caregiver for my son and Always Best Senior Care is one of the companies that I contacted. Although they were unable to provide services to us (through no fault of their own) mallory trip time to refer us to a company, including phone number to contact for services. She was very helpful, kind, and attentive to our needs. I appreciate the time they took to assist me the best way they could.
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In-home Care Services for Linda L.
551
Google

“Caregivers (Raina & Aiyana) are very caring and helpful to my father's needs,”

Caregivers (Raina & Aiyana) are very caring and helpful to my father's needs,
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Non-medical Caregiver for Stephany T.
551
Google

“Caring staff. Patient portal for family. Quick replacement/fill in caregiver.”

Caring staff. Patient portal for family. Quick replacement/fill in caregiver.
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Home Caregiver for Jeannie H.
551
Google

“Britiany has been caring for my mom almost 4 years. She is so kind and”

Britiany has been caring for my mom almost 4 years. She is so kind and patient and willing to help in any way she can. We value Britiany and think of her as family now. We have been so pleased the way in which Always Best Care has worked with us.
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In Home Senior Care for Jack H.
551
Google

“My husband's caregiver Taylor is so very patient with him. She does her work without”

My husband's caregiver Taylor is so very patient with him. She does her work without supervision. We are proud to have her in our home. Sincerely, Jack & Lou
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Senior Care for Rita C.
551
Google

“We were worried at first with someone taking care of mom. Melanie put us at”

We were worried at first with someone taking care of mom. Melanie put us at ease. She is such a big help. Thank you Melanie, thank you all best!!
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Elderly Care for Carol E.
551
Google

“The staff has been very helpful. Michelle is very helpful and friendly.We have never had”

The staff has been very helpful. Michelle is very helpful and friendly.We have never had to have service like this before so we weren’t sure of what to expect. Things have been very good and everyone has been so easy to work with. It makes it easier on everyone in the family. I am thankful to have Michelle come and help us and to the rest of the company for their help and understanding.
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In-home Care for Elisabeth C.
551
Google

“God has allowed angels to be on earth to help us. My family is blessed”

God has allowed angels to be on earth to help us. My family is blessed to have one of those angels named Theresa who cares for my mother. Theresa is caring, soft spoken, loving and very nurturing in the excellent care she gives to my mother. We are so very thankful and blessed to have her in our lives! Thank you Theresa and Always Best Care!
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Home Care Services for Karen M.
551
Google

“Always Best Care Senior Services has been nothing but professional,nice and very helpful and informative”

Always Best Care Senior Services has been nothing but professional,nice and very helpful and informative about their healthcare opportunities. My family and myself have been very pleased with Carmen Rhodes our caregiver.She’s very kind,compassionate and knowledgeable about her job .Great job matching us with one of your Always Best Care Senior Services employee.
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Non-medical Home Care for Greg S.
551
Google

“We have been using Always Best Care Senior Services for my mom since early January”

We have been using Always Best Care Senior Services for my mom since early January 2023. They have done a great job of sending wonderful qualified caregivers that genuinely care for our mom. A special shout out to Alexandra Bennick, Wendy Hare, Stella Pride, Savannah Buckland and Aiyana Wright for all their hard work and wonderful care they have given mom. Not only do they do a great job caring for mom, but they clean house, prepare meals, clean dishes and many other household chores. They give my dad and the children a great sense of trust and security knowing she is being well taken care of!
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Personal Senior Care for Gail N.
551
Google

“You could give Connie Rangel-Ledezma a bonus every day because she is that special to”

You could give Connie Rangel-Ledezma a bonus every day because she is that special to us. Without her, Bob would not be where he is today. She is valued by us and we hope by you! Give her 2 bonuses!!
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Home Care for Kandi S.
551
Google

“I have worked with about 6 agencies over the last 3 years and Samantha and”

I have worked with about 6 agencies over the last 3 years and Samantha and her team at Always Best Care have been helpful, caring and supportive! They have been there for the unexpected and for the day to day care of my husband. When I need anything, even just a calm voice on the phone, they are there. Our caregiver, Maggie, has become a wonderful part of our family. She truly loves her job and taking care of Tony. She helps me to be less stressed taking care of my husband.
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Senior Care Services for Janet R.
551
Google

“Harvey has become a part of our family! He is so kind and considerate to”

Harvey has become a part of our family! He is so kind and considerate to my father as he cares for him daily. His compassion and desire for the elderly is shown each time he comes to his house. If it were not for Harvey, I would not be able to work, nor would I have peace of mind that Daddy is being taken care of. Thank you Harvey for all that you do and the love that you show to daddy.
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In-home Caregiver for Susan L.
551
Google

“Thank you to Ted for helping us make the adjustment to in-home care! We appreciate”

Thank you to Ted for helping us make the adjustment to in-home care! We appreciate your willingness to put up with some negative reactions to your companionship for Bill while I am away from home.
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Personal Care Services for Pam S.
551
Google

“Cindy is the perfect fit for my needs and is always kind and respectful toward”

Cindy is the perfect fit for my needs and is always kind and respectful toward my husband. I could not have hand picked a better person.
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“Jaye has been a great caregiver for my Mom. Jaye writes detailed care notes about Mom's day so that we know what is going on even if we live out of town. She goes the extra mile to get Mom out in the sun when the weather is nice and she paints Mom's fingernails, which Mom enjoys. Jaye doesn't hesitate to contact us if Mom needs something or if she has questions. We feel lucky to have her.”

C P.
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TESTIMONIALS

“We would like to give a shout out to some of the caregivers. We are thankful to have Ms Loretta as a caregiver, she’s very giving, a sweet person, and she works very hard to help us. Such a blessing for Mike and myself. Taylor has such a contagious smile and is so calming for Mike. Always willing to help out however he can. A blessing to us. Tena jumps right in right away as she arrives and is so caring , willing to do whatever task to help ensure all is taken care of and cared for while she’s here. What a blessing Tonya has been for Mike, a contagious caring attitude and willingness to step in and takeover with all things while she’s here. So thankful she’s been put on our caregiver schedule.”

Susie
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“We are thankful to have Ms Loretta as a caregiver, she’s very giving, a sweet person, and she works very hard to help us. Such a blessing.”

Susie
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“We have used Always Best for 2 years for my Dad before he passed & now 2 years for my Mom. They are the best! Laura J. With Always Best is phenomenal. She is always pleasant & prompt. She is always willing to go a step beyond to help my Mom in every way with the best attitude!”

KDAOH
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“Great staff members to work with from the beginning. Meaning, the recruiter, hiring manager, receptionist, and scheduler. Schedulers are magnificent at finding and replacing hours if needed All staff (including caregivers) REALLY care about thier clients. ????”

Laura J.
×
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“We used Always Best Care Senior Services to assist with 24/7 care in the home of my mother in law. We had used 4 different agencies prior to Always Best, they were exceptional. The quality, compassionate care of the care givers was unmatched and if there was ever a call out - a substitute was sent with in 2 hours. Such peace of mind! I was so impressed with the organization that I ended shifting trajectories in my career and now I am an employee. It was the best decision I ever made! I don't know what took me so long to change! I can not say enough good things about the organization as a consumer and an employee. The Loy family does an amazing job of leading a team of kind, compassionate, caring care givers who give exceptional service.”

Kathleen O.
×
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“Sara Bynum is the best example of a CAREGIVER! Caring is her specialité..She is always prompt, cheerful, patient, industrious, generous, personable, organized, and, additionally, has a delightful sense of humor. I can't sing her praises loud enough!”

Aileen T.
×
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“I am writing for my mother Alice Pearce. We are very happy with the care provided by Jaye. She goes above and beyond in providing loving care for our mother. She always has a good handoff with the previous caregiver and the subsequent caregiver, making sure they know how mother is and what she needs. Mother loves a shower and Jaye is thoughtful in fitting them in when mother wants one and always has her presentable for family visits. She is a good cook and is sensitive to what mother will enjoy, so her appetite is better on Jaye's shift. She is a good communicator with the family and always puts in informative shift notes. She has technical skills. Recently, the facility got a new wifi and she updated the equipment so it all worked. I usually get those calls and she fixed everything without my involvement. She is very flexible and will stay late and take on extra shifts at the last minute. We are indeed fortunate that she is caring for our dear mother.”

Alice P.
×
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“Our family has been pleased with ABC services, thankful for a company to be able to rely on for my Dad's care.”

T C.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“I’m in need of a caregiver for my son and Always Best Senior Care is one of the companies that I contacted. Although they were unable to provide services to us (through no fault of their own) mallory trip time to refer us to a company, including phone number to contact for services. She was very helpful, kind, and attentive to our needs. I appreciate the time they took to assist me the best way they could.”

Lisa L.
×
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“Caregivers (Raina & Aiyana) are very caring and helpful to my father's needs,”

Linda L.
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“Caring staff. Patient portal for family. Quick replacement/fill in caregiver.”

Stephany T.
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“Britiany has been caring for my mom almost 4 years. She is so kind and patient and willing to help in any way she can. We value Britiany and think of her as family now. We have been so pleased the way in which Always Best Care has worked with us.”

Jeannie H.
×
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“My husband's caregiver Taylor is so very patient with him. She does her work without supervision. We are proud to have her in our home. Sincerely, Jack & Lou”

Jack H.
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“We were worried at first with someone taking care of mom. Melanie put us at ease. She is such a big help. Thank you Melanie, thank you all best!!”

Rita C.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“The staff has been very helpful. Michelle is very helpful and friendly.We have never had to have service like this before so we weren’t sure of what to expect. Things have been very good and everyone has been so easy to work with. It makes it easier on everyone in the family. I am thankful to have Michelle come and help us and to the rest of the company for their help and understanding.”

Carol E.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“God has allowed angels to be on earth to help us. My family is blessed to have one of those angels named Theresa who cares for my mother. Theresa is caring, soft spoken, loving and very nurturing in the excellent care she gives to my mother. We are so very thankful and blessed to have her in our lives! Thank you Theresa and Always Best Care!”

Elisabeth C.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Always Best Care Senior Services has been nothing but professional,nice and very helpful and informative about their healthcare opportunities. My family and myself have been very pleased with Carmen Rhodes our caregiver.She’s very kind,compassionate and knowledgeable about her job .Great job matching us with one of your Always Best Care Senior Services employee.”

Karen M.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“We have been using Always Best Care Senior Services for my mom since early January 2023. They have done a great job of sending wonderful qualified caregivers that genuinely care for our mom. A special shout out to Alexandra Bennick, Wendy Hare, Stella Pride, Savannah Buckland and Aiyana Wright for all their hard work and wonderful care they have given mom. Not only do they do a great job caring for mom, but they clean house, prepare meals, clean dishes and many other household chores. They give my dad and the children a great sense of trust and security knowing she is being well taken care of!”

Greg S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“You could give Connie Rangel-Ledezma a bonus every day because she is that special to us. Without her, Bob would not be where he is today. She is valued by us and we hope by you! Give her 2 bonuses!!”

Gail N.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“I have worked with about 6 agencies over the last 3 years and Samantha and her team at Always Best Care have been helpful, caring and supportive! They have been there for the unexpected and for the day to day care of my husband. When I need anything, even just a calm voice on the phone, they are there. Our caregiver, Maggie, has become a wonderful part of our family. She truly loves her job and taking care of Tony. She helps me to be less stressed taking care of my husband.”

Kandi S.
×
TESTIMONIALS

“Harvey has become a part of our family! He is so kind and considerate to my father as he cares for him daily. His compassion and desire for the elderly is shown each time he comes to his house. If it were not for Harvey, I would not be able to work, nor would I have peace of mind that Daddy is being taken care of. Thank you Harvey for all that you do and the love that you show to daddy.”

Janet R.
×
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“Thank you to Ted for helping us make the adjustment to in-home care! We appreciate your willingness to put up with some negative reactions to your companionship for Bill while I am away from home.”

Susan L.
×
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“Cindy is the perfect fit for my needs and is always kind and respectful toward my husband. I could not have hand picked a better person.”

Pam S.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Pleasant Garden, NC?

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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 Pleasant Garden, NC

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 Hagan-Stone 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

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 1618 West Seafood Grille or visit Tannenbaum Historic 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 Pleasant Garden, NC

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 Pleasant Garden, NC, 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 NC'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 Pleasant Garden, NC 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:

  • Am Free
  • Clapps Nursing Center Inc
  • Clapps Assisted Living
Home Care Pleasant Garden, NC

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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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 Pleasant Garden, NC 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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North Carolina Power Outages: Thousands Lost Power Across the State

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —Wednesday 3:35 a.m. update - There are now 74,465 power outages statewide. Guilford County has the most outages with 10,452. Get power outage updates here.9:53 p.m. update - Outages have dropped to 119,669 statewide. Guilford County has 15,839 outages. Davidson County has 512 outages. The most outages are in Durham County with more than 68,900 o...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

Wednesday

3:35 a.m. update - There are now 74,465 power outages statewide. Guilford County has the most outages with 10,452. Get power outage updates here.

9:53 p.m. update - Outages have dropped to 119,669 statewide. Guilford County has 15,839 outages. Davidson County has 512 outages. The most outages are in Durham County with more than 68,900 outages.

8:33 p.m. update - Outages have dropped to 132,776 statewide. Guilford County has 16,661 outages. Outages in Alamance County have largely been restored -- dropping down to roughly 370 outages. Get power outage updates here.

6:35 p.m. update - More than 144,501 power outages across the state. Guilford County has 21,674 outages, Alamance County has 2,282, and Durham County has 67,369 outages.

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Get power outage updates here.

7:30 a.m. update: The number of customers without power in Davidson County has dropped. Duke Energy reports the outage was caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging their equipment. It estimates power will be restored by 6 a.m. Tuesday.

In Wilkes County, there are 1,431 customers without power. The cause of the outages is unknown, however, storms moved through the county early Tuesday morning.

In Surry County, there are 594 customers without power. The cause of the outages is also unknown.

There are 5,236 outages reported statewide.

10:24 p.m. update: Outages have dropped to 2,838 customers in Davidson County.

Original Story, 6:30 p.m.:

About 6,500 people are without power in Davidson County as storms move through the area. There are about 15,000 outages statewide.

Check out the full-list, here.

Outage MapReport Outages
Duke Energy800-769-3766
Duke Energy Progress800-419-6356
Dominion Energy866-366-4357
Albemarle EMC800-274-2072
Blue Ridge Electric800-448-2383
Brunswick EMC800-682-5309
Cape Hatteras Electric Coop.866-511-9862
Carteret-Craven Electric Coop.800-682-2217
Central EMC877-766-6769
Edgecombe-Martin County EMC800-690-0657
Energy United800-386-4833
Four County EMC888-368-7289
French Broad EMC828-649-2051
Halifax EMC800-690-0522
Haywood EMC800-951-6088
Jones-Onslow EMC800-681-4146
Lumbee River EMC800-683-5571
Pee Dee EMC800-693-0190
Piedmont EMC800-449-2667
Pitt and Greene EMC800-622-1362
Randolph EMC877-736-2633
Roanoke Electric Cooperative800-358-9437
Rutherford EMC800-521-0920
South River EMC800-338-5530
Surry-Yadkin EMC336-356-4141
Tideland EMC800-637-1079
Tri-County EMC800-548-4869
Union Power800-794-4423
Wake EMC800-743-3155
Wilson Energy252-399-2424

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North Carolina Christmas and Holiday Parade Guide 2022

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —It's all about the man in the red suit and making family memories that last a lifetime while celebrating the holiday season.Here's a list of Christmas and holiday parades taking place around the Piedmont Triad and beyond in North Carolina.If you have a parade that you would like featured email the information including the date, time, and parade route to [email protected] LIST ...

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It's all about the man in the red suit and making family memories that last a lifetime while celebrating the holiday season.

Here's a list of Christmas and holiday parades taking place around the Piedmont Triad and beyond in North Carolina.

If you have a parade that you would like featured email the information including the date, time, and parade route to [email protected]

PARADE LIST

Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade

The holiday season is here! Get ready for the floats, the bands, and a lot of seasonal cheer while at the Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade. Make sure you look for the WXII 12 crew!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade route starts at the intersection of Fourth Street and Poplar Street and continues down Fourth Street to the intersection with Liberty Street. The parade will then turn right onto Liberty Street and continue all the way down to Corpening Plaza.

More details: Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade

Greensboro Holiday Parade

The Greensboro Holiday Parade has been a downtown tradition for over 40 years. Featuring huge Macy’s-style balloons, spectators will also enjoy professional floats, dance and drill teams, and the area’s best middle school, high school and college bands as they march along the streets of downtown Greensboro. Make sure you look for the WXII 12 crew!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Parade Route: North Greene Street to East Market Street in downtown Greensboro.

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Burlington Christmas Parade

The holiday season is here! Experience the floats, bands and the magic of the start of the Christmas season at the Burlington Christmas Parade.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Parade Route: The Burlington Christmas Parade has a route that winds through the streets of Downtown Burlington. There are great views from all the streets with long stretches of parade viewing opportunities on Front Street and Main Street, and many others in-between.

More details: Burlington Christmas Parade

High Point Holiday Festival Parade

Get ready to kick-off the Christmas season with all the trimmings at the High Point Holiday Festival Parade including big floats and of course all the bands and dance teams! Make sure you also, look for the WXII 12 crew!

Date: Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Parade Route: Downtown High Point

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Raleigh Christmas Parade

The mile-long parade will feature 115 entries, including energizing bands, themed floats, super-sized balloons, marchers, twirlers, and tons of fun!

Date: Nov. 19, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Parade Route: Downtown Raleigh

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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

Bring your holiday cheer as the 40th annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade gets underway.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward St, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street, and ends at Dry Ave in front of the Cary Arts Center.

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Asheboro Christmas Parade

Downtown Asheboro will be filled with music, beautifully decorated floats and thousands of people all waiting for the Annual Asheboro Christmas Parade.

Date: Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade route will begin at the corner of Church and Sunset Avenue, head east on Sunset to Fayetteville Street, then south on Fayetteville Street, ending at Kivett Street.

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Archdale Christmas Parade

Making lasting memories while celebrating the Christmas season by attending the Archdale Christmas Parade. The parade will honor cancer survivors, cancer patients, and in memory of loved ones who've had cancer.

Date: Dec. 4, 2022, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Parade Route: Starts on 311 Main Street and ends at Archdale Elementary school.

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Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade

Get ready to “rock around the Christmas tree,” as that’s this year’s theme of the Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade in downtown Mocksville.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade route streets (Main, Depot, Park, Poplar, etc) will be closed to all tra?c by 1:15 p.m. so that the parade may start on time at 2:00 p.m.

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Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade

Show your support for firefighters and other rescue workers while enjoying the Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad’s Christmas Parade.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at 6 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade lineup will begin at 4 p.m. in the East Surry parking lot. The parade route goes through downtown Pilot Mountain.

More details: Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade

Rural Hall Christmas Parade

Make it a day of family fun filled with seasonal festive spirit while enjoying the Rural Hall Christmas Parade.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade will occur along Broad Street in Rural Hall.

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Lexington Christmas Parade

There’s more to Lexington than just BBQ. Get ready for a night of Christmas fun at the Lexington Christmas Parade.

Date: Dec. 5, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Parade Route: Uptown Lexington

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Thomasville Christmas Parade

The magical Christmas season is here! Make lasting family memories at the Thomasville Christmas Parade. There will be free face painting and balloon animals inside The Depot from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will also be a stilt walker walking throughout Main Street.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m.

Parade Route: Downtown Thomasville

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Lewisville Christmas Parade

Get into the Christmas spirit while enjoying the Lewisville Christmas Parade.

Date: Dec. 11 2022, at 3 p.m.

Parade Route: Starts at Shallowford Rd and Lewisville-Vienna intersection through uptown Lewisville.

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Randleman Christmas Parade

Come enjoy the Randleman Christmas Parade with all the floats, cars and of course, Santa!

Date: Dec. 1, 2022, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Parade Route: Main Street in Randleman

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Mebane Christmas Parade

The city of Mebane is proud to present the annual Mebane Christmas Parade! The parade is held at night on the first Friday in December.

Date: Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade starts at the intersection of Second Street and Clay Street. It goes down Clay Street turns right at Fifth Street and then takes an immediate right onto Center Street. The parade finishes at the Mebane Community Park.

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Kernersville Christmas Parade

Downtown Kernersville will come alive with the sounds of Christmas as more than 2,000 parade participants celebrate the holiday season. The annual parade features marching bands, fire trucks, dance groups, antique cars, professionally decorated floats and of course, an appearance from Santa.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Parade Route: Downtown Kernersville. The parade route starts at the corner of Pineview Drive and Highway 66, and continues on East Mountain Street to Kernersville Elementary School, on West Mountain Street.

More details: Kernersville Christmas Parade

Jamestown Christmas Parade

Gather together and kick off the holiday season while enjoying the Jamestown Christmas Parade. The parade features floats, bands, scout troops, antique cars, dance units, martial arts displays and much more.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade starts at Town Hall.

More details: Jamestown Christmas Parade

Danville Christmas Parade

The Danville Christmas Parade will bring lots of holiday cheer! This year's them is "Christmas around the world."

Date: Dec. 4, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Parade Route: The parade route will begin at the intersection of Broad and Main Streets, and end at the intersection of Craghead and Newton Streets.

More details: Danville Christmas Parade

Pleasant Garden Christmas Parade

For more than 40 years Pleasant Garden has hosted an annual Christmas Parade featuring bands, floats, performance teams and classic vehicles.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Rain Date: Sunday, Dec. 11

Parade Route: The parade starts at Ryegate Drive and ends at the Pleasant Garden Elementary School on Pleasant Garden Road.

More details: Pleasant Garden Christmas Parade

Walkertown Christmas Parade

Enjoy the holidays by attending the Walkertown Christmas Parade.

Date: Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.

Parade Route: Main Street in Walkertown

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Real-time Storm Updates: Severe thunderstorm bring lots of damage, power outages

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —Severe thunderstorms moved across the area Tuesday afternoon and evening bringing lots of damage. ?Get the latest weather alertsGet the latest storm real-time updates below.TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 8...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

Severe thunderstorms moved across the area Tuesday afternoon and evening bringing lots of damage.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

8:48 p.m. - Meteorologist Michelle Kennedy provided a look at some of the wind velocities in the storm that brought down trees, dropped golf ball size hail, and took power out for tens of thousands of residents in Guilford county. Straight-line wind gust speeds reaching the ground may have been between 70 mph up to 100 mph.

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6:38 p.m. - More than 144,501 power outages across the state. Guilford County has 21,674 outages, Alamance County has 2,282, and Durham County has 67,369 outages.

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6:15 p.m. - A massive tree fell across several trees in a Greensboro neighborhood in the Shadd Lane area. Here's the latest update.

6:10 p.m. -

6:00 p.m. - WXII 12 meteorologist Michelle Kennedy gives the latest storm update as severe weather continues to move through the area.

5:09 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davidson, Montgomery, and Randolph counties until 5:45 p.m.

5:05 p.m. - WXII 12 meteorologist Michelle Kennedy gives the latest storm update.

5 p.m. - Get the latest power outage updates here.

4:52 p.m. - WXII 12 News viewer Stephen Maulden shared this photo as the storm knocked out power and a tree in his yard. He said the trees across the road took out the power.

4:39 p.m. - More than 46,446 outages in North Carolina. Guilford Co. has more than 26,003 outages.

4:35 p.m. - WXII 12 News viewer Karen Allen shared this photo after wind gusts blew over her gas grill in Mocksville.

4:25 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Alamance County until 4:30 p.m.

4:22 p.m. - Reports of golf ball size hail and several trees down in the Pleasant Garden area.

4 p.m. - WXII 12 News viewer Cody O'Mara shared this photo of tree damage after the storm moved through his area.

3:40 p.m. - More than 11,617 outages have been reported in North Carolina. Davidson County has more than 3,132 outages and more than 1,271 in Davie County.

3:30 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Alamance, Guilford, and Randolph County until 4:15 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph counties until 3:45 p.m.

2:33 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davidson and Forsyth County until 3:15 p.m.

2:13 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davie, Iredell, and Rowan County until 3:00 p.m.

2:05 p.m. - A thunderstorm is gaining strength as it approaches Davie County. It's moving east-northeast and expected to impact portions of Davie, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties with heavy rain and lightning over the next 60-90 minutes.

1:47 p.m. - Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes and Yadkin County in NC until 9 p.m.

12:30 p.m. - The SPC has expanded the greater risk for damaging winds west into foothills and western Piedmont.

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At least 10 buildings damaged by storm in Pleasant Garden, fire department said

The fire department wrote that over the course of over 15 hours, they received 44 calls.PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. — Storms swept through the Piedmont on Aug. 15. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Pleasant Garden Fire Department posted an update on Facebook on how the town weathered the storm.The fire department wrote that over the course of over 15 hours, th...

The fire department wrote that over the course of over 15 hours, they received 44 calls.

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. — Storms swept through the Piedmont on Aug. 15. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Pleasant Garden Fire Department posted an update on Facebook on how the town weathered the storm.

The fire department wrote that over the course of over 15 hours, they received 44 calls, many of which were not dispatched.

At least ten homes/buildings were destroyed or damaged in the storm. One person was injured, and no firefighters were injured.

Firefighters said they had mutual aid from Julian, Climax, Mt. Hope Alamance, Greensboro and McLeansville that were also dispatched to calls.

The fire department said most of the district has had power restored.

"Incidents like these don’t come often but when they do, we feel good knowing our department personnel will step up to the challenge and do what we can to isolate the incidents," the fire department wrote. "We would like to also thank our community for their patience and cooperation during the storm as power companies worked very hard to get power restored."

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Thousands still without power in Guilford County as storm cleanup continues

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — Thousands of people in the Piedmont have been without power for more than 24 hours.A strong storm ripped through parts of Pleasant Garden and south Greensboro on Tuesday afternoon. Crews spent all day on Wednesday working. Severe weather rolls through Piedmont Triad It is not hard to spot trees that have been ...

PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (WGHP) — Thousands of people in the Piedmont have been without power for more than 24 hours.

A strong storm ripped through parts of Pleasant Garden and south Greensboro on Tuesday afternoon. Crews spent all day on Wednesday working.

It is not hard to spot trees that have been uprooted or snapped in half as well as a large number of downed power poles. It is clear that this is going to take a while to clean up.

“We opened the front door and bricks, shingles, part of the roof … wanted to go in as soon as we opened the door,” Jay Griffin said.

He was home with his wife and their pets at their house on Ritters Lake Road when the storm blew past.

“I knew it was coming this way, but I had no idea it was going to be this bad,” Griffin said.

A massive tree was pulled up from its roots and fell on their house, but crews already removed it from their roof.

“I had no idea that would fall. As old as it is, I thought it would be more firmly in the ground, but mother nature is going to do what she wants,” Griffin said.

Their cleanup work is just getting started, but they are not too concerned about that.

“Me and my wife … are fine. The cats and dog are all fine,” Griffin said.

“As long as the people aren’t hurt, we can always come back and reestablish things,” Lawson Butler said.

He lives on the south end of Greensboro off of Randleman Road. After the storm, he went outside to find a line of trees down at almost every house on his block.

“We came out and saw the damage across the street … then we began to check and make sure everyone was physically OK,” Butler said.

Across town, trees are uprooted, some stop lights are out and several businesses are not able to open because of power outages, including Pleasant Garden Clinic.

The clinic had to reschedule about 30 appointments on Wednesday. Bucket trucks are lined up at staging areas across the community to work on the dozens and dozens of broken poles and downed wires.

“We’ve got a generator. Our neighbors have generators, and we are kind of feeding off of each other. With water, we are able to get into our well. They are able to get water because we tied in water lines to each other. If we need something, they help us, and we help them,” Griffin said.

Neighbors are stepping up, and a community is coming together as the power outages stretch into day two.

For the second night in a row, many people can’t cook a meal at home. That’s why the Pleasant Garden Baptist Church is stepping in. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday night, they served up hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and cookies.

It’s a little dark inside because there is no power in the building, but they have set up tables and are welcoming anyone to come in not only for some dinner but for some fellowship. It’s been a tough 24 hours for the town, and the church wants to be a place to bring everyone together to talk things out.

“I think this is unexpected for everybody, and I think when things like that happen, you really see the community come alive, and you have neighbors wanting to help neighbors, and that is what we want to be as a church. We want to be a neighbor in our community,” said Johnathon Lawson, the student pastor at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church.

They invited families who are still without power as well as the crews working to get it restored.

“The crews are working hard, and we have seen them in stations all around this area … They are working hard, and we want them to come and have a break … We don’t have power, but our water is working, so we just want to be a resource for the community to come in,” Lawson said.

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