It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Fairfax Historic Courthouse Museum 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 Fairfax, VA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They”
“I had the good fortune to work for Scott Maguire at ABC following my move”
“Anyone reading this is likely where my family was. Completely exhausted and desperate. My husband”
“Wow--my family has worked with a number of companies to assist us through the years”
“I couldn’t be happier with the care Scott and his team have provided my mother”
“They were able to find a suitable care-giver within a relatively short time frame”
“Scott Maguire at ABC was very helpful when I needed to find an assisted living”
“I have worked with this company for many years as the leader in an assisted”
“Always Best Care has provided a wealth of knowledge. They helped me deal with”
“Always Best Care is a very respected business in Herndon. It is always a”
“Scott was a huge help to the Nay family by helping us find an Assisted”
“We did not end up getting care from Always Best Care since our father uses Medicaid, but they were very kind and helpful in connecting us with another agency who accepts Medicaid, and followed up with us to make sure we had reached the other agency.”
“My family and I were blessed to find Rashid and his wonderful team of caregivers! From the first day the emphasis was always on our father and how they could meet his needs and keep him comfortable. They took care of our dad as if he was a member of their family. The caring starts at the top with Rashid, who is amazing. He knew my father well and visited him often, always keeping us informed. He would be at the house to orient new care team members and introduce them to our father including weekends and shift change at 8 pm. When we could not be with our father, we knew he was in great hands. We were so fortunate to have found Rashid and his wonderful team of caring and empathetic caregivers, they were a blessing to us during a very difficult time.”
“I'm writing this review as a friend and sometimes caregiver of a person with dementia. She has received in-home services from Always Best Care for several years. Her home care aide, Brenda, helped my friend with things like organizing her files, paying bills, finding and keeping track of her things, canceling subscription items bought online and then not remembered, medication management, etc. She was kind, patient, and highly flexible. The company owner has also been wonderful to work with; kind, patient, flexible and responsive. I highly recommend ABC Senior Services!”
“Hi, Please know my Five Stars rating is very real & very honest! I reached out to Always Best Care S.S. (Fairfax County VA) & received the best customer service from Rashid after 11 exhausting calls. What I actually needed at that time they did not offer, but Rashid still proceeded to assist me. Rashid showed caring concerns and patience. Rashid even reached out on my behalf to others in his field of work as well provided me with further resources outside of his own practice! Not only did Rashid provide other resources, Rashid followed up with me the next day!! Mind you I missed the call/phone tag & Rashid still returned my call until we connected! That’s above beyond…. I was relieved of a lot of burden & false hope. The resources ended up being a huge success. So I want to highly recommend Contacting Always Best Care S.S. And have the pleasure I experienced with Rashid an awesome person, very professional top notch customer service for your needs. Rashid Farrell thank you for being you???? Octavia”
“My family has used Always Best Care for about five months now. We are grateful for the help and advice we have received. The home health aide sent to us has been outstanding and Scott Maguire has always been available for advice. We recommend ABC to anyone who needs its services.”
“Scott and his staff were excellent to work with. We quickly needed all night companions at the hospital and home for more than two months. Scott responded to our needs and provided some wonderful people. Highly recommend.”
“My mother required some post-surgical assistance as she was healing from a knee replacement procedure. Scott was very helpful in arranging a dependable and compassionate caregiver for the time which we needed the assistance. I could confidently attend to my work schedule knowing that my mother was receiving the help she needed for medication reminders, meal preparation, exercise prompts and having a supportive ear during the convalescence from Sue. I recommend Always Best Care Senior Services very highly.”
“Scott Maquire, owner is helpful and will work with you to develop a plan that works best for your situation. My mom loves here caregiver and I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services for peace of mind,”
“I had caregivers for my elderly mother from Always Best Care for close to three years, and I would unreservedly do so again. It took a little bit to find providers who were right for my mother’s particular needs (besides becoming increasingly frail, she had severe anxiety), and for my schedule (my mother was living with me), but owner Scott Maguire was extremely accessible and responsive, and ultimately we established an arrangement that worked well. The caregivers were honest, reliable, caring, and responsive to my feedback, and communication via daily logs and in-person reporting ensured I was aware of anything I needed to know. I found the advantage of working with a small company whose owner I never had trouble reaching or getting to understand my needs a huge factor in what made this agency work for me.”
“Finding Always Best Care was a game changer for me and my mom (after trying several other companies). Scott was professional and responsive. He found the perfect companion for my mom (Kendall). She was reliable, flexible, thoughtful, kind and an excellent communicator. Within a short time, my mom began asking when that "nice Kendall" was coming again. I cannot recommend ABC Senior Services highly enough. I will always be grateful for their services.”
“Our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services of Herndon was positive. Excellent communication and billing was easy.”
“Our family was delighted to have found Always Best Care Senior Services, having been recommended by another senior care agency. They quickly responded with excellent experienced care givers who were terrific in caring for my father, giving him the attention he needed. The personal attention given by the owner was terrific. The nursing consultation was also appreciated. I highly recommend this agency.”
“With my wife bed bound and I the only caretaker, I was soon exhausted. Scott and Always Best Care came to my rescue by providing me with the help I needed to get through this ordeal. The young lady that came 7 hours a day was a Godsend to me. She was attentive and caring and made my wife's life so much better, no to mention my own. I would not have made it through without her. Scott dealt directly with the insurance people saving me from having to manage any record keeping and payment issues. That also relieves a lot of stress. I would strongly recommend Always Best Care to anyone in need of such services.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mother was in hospice care and needed help and companionship and I couldn’t be there 24/7. Always Best Care sent providers to be with her and I can’t say enough good things about them. They were compassionate and skilled, and always there when I needed them. I could relax knowing that my mom was in good hands.”
“Scott and his team provided excellent companion care for Mom as her dementia progressed. They ran errands with her, provided meals for her and Dad, and generally kept her engaged and entertained during the pandemic. Scott was a wealth of knowledge and always available to help us navigate the disease and it’s effects. I highly recommend him and his team!”
“I had the good fortune to work for Scott Maguire at ABC following my move from New Hampshire to Virginia. I was with the agency for eight years until last month when I moved to Florida. Scott always cared about his clients, and had a knack for matching them with compatible caregivers. He was always available for questions and concerns. I had opportunities to work for other agencies between clients, but chose to stick with Always Best Care, because the name of the agency says it all.”
“Anyone reading this is likely where my family was. Completely exhausted and desperate. My husband and I had been primary caregivers for my in-laws when one ended up with non-COVID pneumonia and the other had a stroke followed by a fall-- all since early January. Now vaccinated, they were ready for outside help and wanted it to start right away. We had been talking to an agency throughout the process that came highly recommended, Old Dominion. But they were not able to turn around an awesome caregiver in 72 hours and recommended I call one of their friendly competitors-- Scott- At Always Best Care Senior Services in Herndon. Scott understood that we were looking for stopgap care until Old Dominion could find someone permanent and after a call Friday afternoon, he had someone at my in-laws on Monday, 8:00am. And she was terrific. It makes all the difference to have such a positive experience from the beginning. My in-laws were very pleased and appreciated that Scott had been upfront that the caregiver he had available had a thick accent and that, combined with a mask, might be challenging for someone hearing impaired. This is an issue for my mother in law and it made all the difference that she knew in advance. The other thing I appreciated is that all of Scott's caregivers are vaccinated or on their way. The one he sent was getting her second shot later in her start week with us. Unfortunately, my father-in-law is going to need a stint in skilled rehab, so we won't be continuing with Scott's wonderful caregiver. But Scott stepped up to help provide some insiders perspective on facilities. There was nothing to gain from that, except putting goodness out into the world. The process is overwhelming and it made such a difference to get his perspective. We could not have been more pleased to have had such a terrific experience and highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services if you or a loved one is looked for quality care.”
“Wow--my family has worked with a number of companies to assist us through the years in the Annandale area. This is the best. Scott Maguire--the owner is responsive, collaborative, and empathetic to unique questions and requirements. This is the company we will work with hereafter.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the care Scott and his team have provided my mother this past year. They’ve been very responsive and flexible to her changing needs. I would recommend this very well-run company to anyone seeking top-notch care for their loved one.”
“They were able to find a suitable care-giver within a relatively short time frame”
“Scott Maguire at ABC was very helpful when I needed to find an assisted living facility for my mother. Later, when my mother's needs increased, ABC provided a very good companion for her. I recommend Scott and ABC without reservation.”
“I have worked with this company for many years as the leader in an assisted living community in the local Herndon neighborhood. I have found that the caregivers at "Always Best Care" were compassionate, caring and engaging with the the residents they served with our community. The management team at Always Best Care, in addition, were very responsive to any questions or concerns that we may have had and resolved issues immediately. The management team often visited their team members in the community ensuring that their employees were engaging with their clients and performing professionally in the "guest community". I would highly recommend this organization if you are looking for a team who can understand the needs of the senior as well as the needs of the family.”
“Always Best Care has provided a wealth of knowledge. They helped me deal with all the issues that appeared once my Mom got sick and could no longer take care of herself. Scott shared ideas and information. He was able to direct me to VA services I didn't realize my Mom was entitled. This money thanks to Scott has allowed my Mom to stay in her home and have services provided to her. I highly recommend Scott and his caring wonderful staff at Always Best Care.”
“Always Best Care is a very respected business in Herndon. It is always a pleasure to work with Scott and his team.”
“Scott was a huge help to the Nay family by helping us find an Assisted Living Home that suited my parent's budget and lifestyle. Scott identified our financial concerns and then went to work looking for a place for my parents. He found a great place closer to my home and my parents are thrilled with it and are able to bank money instead of wasting money at the place they were at before. Scott's referral service will always be remembered by the Nay Family”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lake Fairfax Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit RatcliffeLoganAllison House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fairfax, VA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fairfax, VA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fairfax, VA 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.
Bike lanes would be added through a proposed road diet on a key route near the Dunn Loring Metro station. Patch StaffMERRIFIELD, VA — Fairfax County will see if there's an appetite for a road diet near the Dunn Loring Metro station during a public meeting in late January.The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting on a proposed Prosperity Avenue road diet ...
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MERRIFIELD, VA — Fairfax County will see if there's an appetite for a road diet near the Dunn Loring Metro station during a public meeting in late January.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting on a proposed Prosperity Avenue road diet on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. The county is proposing to remove two through lanes of the four-lane road between Hilltop Road and Gallows Road to add protected bike lanes. That would bring the road down to one through lane in each direction. Four to two lane reductions typically maintain a center two-way turning lane.
According to the county, the road diet would boost multimodal access to the Dunn Loring Metro station as well as improve safety and provide traffic calming. Design of the project is being funded through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's Transit Within Reach program.
The meeting will involve transportation staff presenting the proposed road diet, providing background on road diets, answering questions and taking feedback. The virtual meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. The Meeting ID is 225 412 553 431, and the passcode is co3f8cK3. For dial ins, call 571-429-5982 with conference ID 727 279 130#.
Public comments will be accepted through a survey and recorded voicemail after the meeting.
FAIRFAX, VA — Peachwave Frozen Yogurt has until 7 a.m. on Thursday to vacate its space at University Mall in Fairfax.Mall owner College Town Associates LLC negotiated a deal with Peachwave owner David Waskiewicz last August to pay down the debt he owed in back rent. He currently owes $40,000.What led to the current financial situation was the kiosk he opened to sell frozen yogurt in Tysons Corner Center. That location did not take off as Waskiewicz had hoped, forcing him to shutter that business after nine months.&...
FAIRFAX, VA — Peachwave Frozen Yogurt has until 7 a.m. on Thursday to vacate its space at University Mall in Fairfax.
Mall owner College Town Associates LLC negotiated a deal with Peachwave owner David Waskiewicz last August to pay down the debt he owed in back rent. He currently owes $40,000.
What led to the current financial situation was the kiosk he opened to sell frozen yogurt in Tysons Corner Center. That location did not take off as Waskiewicz had hoped, forcing him to shutter that business after nine months.
“Unfortunately, when I closed that location, the loans for all the equipment did not stop,” Waskiewicz told Patch. “I had to pay those loans on the back of this store. We were still fine. We paid all of our rent through COVID and everything. But in the winter of 2023, I started falling behind here a little bit in the red and it snowballed in July.”
“We're asking for 90 days to repay the debt that we owe them. That'll bring us into the spring,” Waskiewicz said. “If they fail to agree to that, we're hoping they at least give me a reasonable amount of time to move all this equipment.”
Peachwave opened its doors at University Mall in the middle of the pandemic on Aug. 13, 2020.
“It’s a really small business. It’s the only business I have,” Waskiewicz said. He hoped College Town Associates would realize the community valued his business and grant the extension.
Instead, a sheriff's deputy posted an eviction notice on the front of his business on Jan. 15. Between the short notice and the holiday, Waskiewicz did have enough time to move equipment out of the business.
A Peachwave customer launched a Change.org petition asking the property owners to agree to Waskiewicz’s request.
Waskiewicz sent the petition, which had more than 1,000 signatures, and several emails to the College Town Associates, but as of Tuesday afternoon there was no response.
There is also a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the business. As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, it had raised $3,695 with 54 donations toward its $50,000 goal.
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Business & TechFrom career expos to leadership programs, team members achieve great thingsDGB, Community Contributor|Updated Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 8:19 am ETFairfax, VA - It has been seventeen years since Nahid Young b...
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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Fairfax, VA - It has been seventeen years since Nahid Young began her career with Erickson Senior Living. But the honeymoon phase is far from over as Nahid prepares to take on a new role as the Sales Manager at Woodleigh Chase, the new Erickson Senior Living community in Fairfax, Va.
“I’ve held a number of different positions at Erickson over the years,” says Young. “When Woodleigh Chase was announced in 2022, I joined the sales team and quickly realized it was the perfect fit for me.”
The sky’s the limit
Young is one of 16,000-plus Erickson Senior Living team members across the country who enjoy a fun and meaningful career with opportunities and support to advance and achieve their goals.
As one of the five largest senior living providers in the United States, Erickson believes career growth opportunities are essential to keep team members engaged and happy. To that end, each community hosts a Career Expo. At these events, team members can learn about exciting ways to advance their careers within the Erickson organization.
“Our goal is to provide our talented and diverse team members with a meaningful work experience that matches their interests and goals,” said Nicole Walker, Chief Human Resources Officer for Erickson Senior Living. “This is why we created the 2024 Internal Career Expo Series across the enterprise. As a growth company with a bright future, we strive to be an employer ofchoice by providing our team members with the resources to cultivate the career they personally desire at Erickson Senior Living.”
Through training and professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and benefits such as reimbursement for higher education, trade schools, and certifications, Woodleigh Chase provides team members with the tools to advance in roles throughout the company.
Server to sales manager
The Career Expo provided a one-stop shop for learning about these resources and connecting with leaders and peers who have built careers for life with Erickson. Young was invited to share her journey at the Woodleigh Chase Career Expo.
“I created a career path map to show where I started and what I did along the way in order to reach my goals and end up where I am today,” says Young.
Like many Woodleigh Chase team members, Young’s career began at Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in nearby Springfield, Virginia.
“I started out as a server in the dining department and went on to become a hostess, server trainer, staff development assistant, administrative assistant, and eventually an assistant general manager,” says Young.
Young’s career wasn’t limited to dining. She also managed Greenspring’s three on-site convenience stores, served as communications manager, and worked in the Resident Life department.
After two years as a Woodleigh Chase sales associate, Young expressed interest in a sales manager position. She worked with the talent development manager to design a growth plan to prepare for her new role.
“One of the things I love about Erickson, is that there are so many opportunities for you to explore your interests until you find what you love. And the management is there every step of the way, supporting you throughout your career,” says Nahid.
Opportunities abound
Woodleigh Chase’s friendly, supportive atmosphere is built on a foundation of meaningful relationships between residents and co-workers. In her new role as sales manager, Young is excited to continue helping retirees discover the home of their dreams and live the fullest life possible.
“It’s fun to be part of the culture that is forming here and seeing residents thrive,” says Young. “I truly feel like I am making a difference in people’s lives.”
Watch your calendar! Be on the lookout for the 2025 Career Expo at Woodleigh Chase!
To learn more about career opportunities at Woodleigh Chase and apply online, visit: www.ericksonseniorlivingcareers.com
Following months of controversy over a football recruiting scandal at Hayfield Secondary School, Fairfax County Public Schools suspended Edison High School boys’ basketball head coach Tre’ Ford for alleged recruitment violations as a Virginia state delegate introduced legislation in Richmond to prevent unethical practices in athletic recruitment.In an email obtained by the Fairfax County Times, Edison High School Principal Mandy Burke sent a message to parents at 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, announcing the suspension of the boys&...
Following months of controversy over a football recruiting scandal at Hayfield Secondary School, Fairfax County Public Schools suspended Edison High School boys’ basketball head coach Tre’ Ford for alleged recruitment violations as a Virginia state delegate introduced legislation in Richmond to prevent unethical practices in athletic recruitment.
In an email obtained by the Fairfax County Times, Edison High School Principal Mandy Burke sent a message to parents at 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, announcing the suspension of the boys’ basketball coach “for the remainder of the school year” for alleged recruitment violations. She said the assistant varsity boys’ basketball coach is now the new head coach.
With the subject line, “Message Regarding Edison Boys Basketball,” Burke wrote, “This decision was made after learning that during a Virginia High School League (VHSL)-sanctioned 2024 summer tournament, several athletes played on the Edison High School boys basketball team who were not enrolled at the school.”
The disciplinary action at Edison, located in Alexandria, has raised questions among area coaches about the consistency of the school district’s oversight, given that FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid has taken no action against Hayfield Principal Darin Thompson and Hayfield football Coach Darryl Overton despite their program facing months of allegations for serious recruitment misconduct. Moreover, in December, Overton went on a media tour of area podcast shows, speaking openly about the controversy in which he has been embroiled, while FCPS officials have reprimanded coaching staff at other schools for talking to the media. Critics say this discrepancy undermines the district’s credibility in addressing recruitment violations.
Meanwhile, earlier Tuesday, in Richmond, state Delegate Dan Helmer (D, 10th District), a former Division 1 college athlete at the West Point military academy, introduced HB1656, barring school officials from receiving “money or other things of value” to recruit student-athletes and banning the exploitation of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to fraudulently claim student-athletes are homeless and automatically register them at a school.
"I am deeply concerned that the amount of cash that is sloshing around college sports is going to move downstream into our public schools, and believe we need to proactively confront that possibility,” Helmer said in an interview with the Fairfax County Times.
"We need to make it harder for adults to make bad decisions,” he added. “If we don't, they will."
In a 5-3 vote, with Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) not voting, the K-12 Subcommittee voted to “report” the bill to the wider Education Committee.
Ironically, just hours after parents got the Edison High School principal’s email, the Edison basketball team walked onto the court to battle Hayfield’s basketball team, with two athletes on the roster who had transferred to the school under a cloud of controversy to play football.
Amid word in the sports community that he is leaving the school and recruiting athletes to go with him, Hayfield football coach Darryl Overton told the Fairfax County Times, “Everything is good. I’m staying at Hayfield.”
Edison High basketball scandal
According to sources, the “several athletes” who played for the Edison team were basketball players allegedly plucked from the roster of a basketball team – “Team Durant” – that competes in a league run by the Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU. According to public records, at least one of the players is now enrolled at Edison and listed on the roster.
Burke, the Edison principal, said she “immediately” launched an investigation upon learning about the alleged violations, working with Tom Horn, director of student activities and athletics at Fairfax County Public Schools.
“While we have completed our review of the summer 2024 tournament, there are allegations regarding player residency and recruiting that we continue to review,” Burke wrote.
Burke said the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics created a “corrective action plan to prevent future issues to enhance oversight of off-season activities. This includes training Edison’s basketball staff and student activities office.”
Critics argue that youth sports have become increasingly corrupted nationally by a system where for-profit youth training coaches select top players who pay for off-season training and steer these athletes into public schools where they coach, allowing them to coach the players year-round and create an unfair advantage to dominate games.
One coach said that it’s “not uncommon” for area public school teams to have athletes on “their summer roster, their live roster, or their fall roster that have not registered at that school…that say they are transferring, but they never do.”
Wider football recruitment scandal
Last year, the Fairfax County Times published a series of articles, “Friday Night Lies,” chronicling allegations of bullying, improper recruitment practices, and retaliation involving Hayfield’s football program.
The controversy erupted last June amid allegations that the school had engaged in unethical recruitment practices under the leadership of Overton, whom the principal, Thompson, recruited to lead the Hayfield program after taking nearby Freedom High School in Prince William County to two state championships. Alleged practices include falsifying student addresses and paying local residents to use their addresses to establish legal residency.
In August, Reid cleared the school of any wrongdoing. In October, after months of investigation, the Virginia High School League imposed a two-year postseason ban on the Hayfield football team. In mid-November, Hayfield parents took the case to court, represented by an FCPS outside law firm, Blankingship & Keith, and its lawyer, John Cafferky, who claimed that he had been retained separately from his work with the school district. A Fairfax County Circuit Court judge, Manuel A. Capsalis, issued a temporary injunction initially allowing the team to participate in the playoffs.
Then, after months of denials by FCPS officials, including Reid, about any wrongdoing, the Fairfax County Times obtained text messages from then-Hayfield athletic director Monty Fritts planning to transfer numerous star athletes to Hayfield with Overton. Most indicting was a plan to exploit school transfer benefits for students in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to register players. Fritts resigned following the revelation of the texts.
Reid and Thompson withdrew the team from the playoffs. Days later, following months of calling for such a move by Fairfax County School Board member Mateo Dunne and supported by school board members Ryan McElveen and Ricardy Anderson, the school board voted 12-0 to authorize an independent investigation into the program by an external law firm that hasn’t done business with FCPS for at least 10 years. For the first time, amid a human resources reprimand by the school board for her mishandling of the case, Reid issued a public apology and said “the buck” stopped with her.
New legislation to ‘root out misconduct’
Helmer said he introduced the new legislation after following the Hayfield football scandal, which “disappointed” him. “I believe that most of our educators, most of our coaches, most of our administrators, and all of our school board want the best for our children,” he said.
"It casts a shadow on the amazing work done by so many other coaches and educators who don’t engage in it," he noted.
"My bill is touching on a couple of pieces that we know are really critical, but this needs to be the beginning,” Helmer said. “We need to put consequences in place for those who engage in things that we collectively should agree are misconduct."
"If we pass this bill,” he added, “it is illegal, you can be fired. You can face significant consequences for doing it."
Helmer said he was disturbed by the allegations of the exploitation of federal benefits for homeless students. “The value of athletics and other extracurricular activities to our children is too great for us to put a law in place and just stop there,” he said. “We have to root out misconduct to the greatest extent possible.
"We need to create the framework that encourages the preservation of high school athletics in a way that all of us as parents and as educators think it ought to be preserved," he concluded.
TICKETS ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, JAN. 16 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME ON TICKETMASTER.COMAfter an unprecedented year, Mexico’s hottest emerging act – Tito Double P – announced his highly anticipated first U.S. Tour “¡AY MAMÁ!” today which is set to begin this spring. After debuting his freshman album “INCOMODO” in...
After an unprecedented year, Mexico’s hottest emerging act – Tito Double P – announced his highly anticipated first U.S. Tour “¡AY MAMÁ!” today which is set to begin this spring. After debuting his freshman album “INCOMODO” in summer 2024, it quickly skyrocketed to global acclaim, attracting fans who have grown to love the vibrant energy of Tito Double P. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia on March 5, 2025, will boast Tito’s biggest hits such as “La People II,” “Gavilan II,” as well as tracks from “INCOMODO” such as “El Lokeron,” “Dos Dias,” and more. Alongside his six-piece live band, the show will be filled with Tito’s enigmatic stage presence and is sure to be one of the most dynamic tours of 2025.
Tickets for Tito Double P’s “¡AY MAMÁ!” will be on sale beginning Thursday, January 16 at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show soundcheck and exclusive performance with Tito Double P, VIP merch item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
“¡AY MAMÁ!” Tour Dates Include:
**Festival date | ***These shows are produced by Bobby Dee Presents/Not a Live Nation Date
Tito Double P’s debut album “INCÓMODO,” which was released in August quickly became a chart-topping success, debuting at no. 1 spot on Top Latin U.S. Albums and earning the no. 7 spot on Apple Music’s Top Albums U.S. list, with four songs landing on Apple Music’s Top 10 Mexico chart – “EL LOKERON” (no. 4), “LINDA” ft. Neton Vega (no. 5), “PRIMO” ft. Natanael Cano (no. 7) and “DOS DÍAS” with Peso Pluma (no. 8) – making Tito the most featured artist on the list during the time of release. Among the previously released hit tracks, “LOS CUADROS” with Peso Pluma also landed the no. 4 position on Spotify’s Top Songs – Debut Global chart in its first week. The LP also made a powerful debut on multiple Billboard charts, starting at no. 2 on Top Latin Albums for his first top 10 entry, no. 2 on Regional Mexican Albums for his first entry and top 10 recognition and no. 20 for his first entry on the Billboard 200 chart, with six songs off the album also debuting on Hot Latin Songs. 14 weeks after its release, INCÓMODO continues to stand at no. 1 on Spotify Mexico’s Top Albums chart, no. 6 on Spotify’s Top Albums Global chart, #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, #18 on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart and #23 on Billboard’s 200 chart. Tito Double P is further solidifying his position as a dominant force in the music industry, currently reigning over Spotify Mexico’s Top Songs Chart with six out of the top 10 tracks to his name – “NADIE” (no. 3), “EL LOKERON” (no. 4), “DOS DIAS” ft. Peso Pluma (no. 5), “ESCAPATE” ft. Chino Pacas (no. 6) and “AY MAMÁ” ft. Grupo Frontera (no. 10), propelling the groundbreaking artist to the #1 spot on Spotify Mexico’s Top Artists chart.
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