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How does In-home Senior Care in Feasterville-Trevose, PA work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

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

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Feasterville-Trevose, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Feasterville-Trevose, PA gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

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

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

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

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

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

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

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

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

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

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

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

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


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

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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

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

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Feasterville-Trevose,PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

Latest News in Feasterville-Trevose, PA

Bucks SPCA rescues 33 cats, 3 dogs from filthy hotel room

The Bucks County SPCA rescued 33 cats and three dogs from a hotel room in Feasterville-Trevose where they were living in filthy crowded conditions. The animals are now safe and receiving medical care at BCSPCA’s shelter. Charges against the animals’ owners are pending.Courtesy of Bucks County SPCA Previous ...

The Bucks County SPCA rescued 33 cats and three dogs from a hotel room in Feasterville-Trevose where they were living in filthy crowded conditions. The animals are now safe and receiving medical care at BCSPCA’s shelter. Charges against the animals’ owners are pending.

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Bucks County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officers rescued 33 cats and three large dogs from a urine- and feces-littered hotel room in Feasterville-Trevose Wednesday.

Hotel staff notified BCSPCA after discovering the animals during a routine inspection of the room, said Cindy Kelly, director of communications and development.

BCSPCA Officers served a warrant to the owners of the animals upon arrival at the hotel. Inside they found three dozen animals roaming freely in filthy crowded conditions, Kelly said, adding urine and feces littered the room. The strong smell of ammonia stung the officers eyes, she said, as they worked to remove the animals and transport them to BCSPCA’s Lahaska Shelter.

The shelter’s staff worked quickly to comfortably house the animals and assess their medical needs. Each one was examined by BCSPCA’s veterinarian upon arrival. One cat is being treated for pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus. These animals have been surrendered to BCSPCA and will remain in the care of the agency while they recover and until they can be placed for adoption. Charges against the owners are pending, Kelly said.

“The large influx of animals puts a strain on busy shelters,” said BCSPCA Executive Director Linda Reider. “Summer is our peak season with many lost pets and kittens being brought in each week. Our staff are putting in long hours to ensure each animal is comfortable and well cared for. The community can help by adopting available pets from both shelters to make room for new arrivals.”

You can aid the recovery of the rescued dogs and cats by donating to BCSPCA’s Animal Relief Fund. Donations of cat litter (Tidy Cat non-clumping) are also needed and can be dropped off or shipped to BCSPCA in Lahaska or Quakertown.

Hoarding cases often result in suffering for the animals who are unable to change their circumstances for long periods of time. If you suspect animals in Bucks County are being hoarded, neglected, or abused, contact BCSPCA’s tip line at 844-SPCA TIP (844-772-2847) or online at buckscountyspca.org/report-cruelty.

Fireworks Near Me: Bensalem Twp. July 4th Events 2023

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Bensalem Township for 2023.We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades, and festivals happening in and around Bensalem Township so you can start planning now.Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Bensalem Township:July 4 FestivitiesBensalem TownshipWhat: Free ...

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Bensalem Township for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades, and festivals happening in and around Bensalem Township so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Bensalem Township:

July 4 Festivities

Bensalem Township

What: Free family fun in the Picnic Grove, and food and drink specials. DJ Tonka will be in attendance.Where: Parx Racing, Street Road, BensalemWhen: Tuesday, July 4. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the first post is 12:55 p.m.

Northampton Township

What: 16th Annual Patriotic Concert —The free concert includes musical tributes to notable rock figures and Broadway musicals of American history. Where: St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Northampton TownshipWhen: 7 p.m. July 3

Lower Southampton Township

What: The Lower Southampton Fourth of July Independence Day ParadeWhere: Parade starts on Bustleton Pike in Feasterville and ends at the Lower Southampton School at School Lane.When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. (Rain date is Saturday, July 8.)

Upper Southampton Township

What: The 51st Annual Southampton Days Country Fair (Events, Parade, Fireworks). Visit SouthamptonDays.com for more information.Where: Second Street Pike, Churchville. When: July 3 to 8. On July 4, a baby parade starts at 9 a.m. followed by the main parade at 9:30 p.m. kicks off the day at 9 a.m., followed by the main parade at 9:30 a.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Levittown

What: “C is for Celebrate” fireworks displayWhere: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Middletown TownshipWhen: June 28 - July 4

Visit Sesame Place for more information.

Chalfont / New Britain

What: Tri-Municipal 4th of July parade. Visit chalfontborough.com for more information.

Where: Parade starts at the Town Center on Butler Avenue and Ute Road and ends at North Branch Park in Chalfont.

When: 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 4.

Lahaska

What: Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash —The Village will serve all-American grilled favorites along with patriotic music and family fun including sack races, balloon tosses, and a watermelon eating contest. Click here for more information.

Where: Peddler's Village, Lahaska

When: Noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.

Upper Makefield Township

What: Colonial Field Day, Living History Day. Visit washingtoncrossingpark.org. for more details.

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park, Upper Makefield Township

When: Colonial Field Day, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1; Living History, Noon-4 p.m., July 4.

Doylestown

What: Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration —A day of fun, food, games, entertainment, crafts, and live music. Visit mercermuseum.org. for more information.

Where: Fonthill Castle, South Pine Street, Doylestown

When: Noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 4

Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant is shutting down in July

The Homer City coal-burning power station – Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant – is going to be retired permanently in July 2023.The 1,888-megawatt (MW) plant, located around 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, was built near coal reserves and included what was then a high-capacity (345-kilovolt) transmission line to service areas in western New York and Eastern Pennsylvania.It began to generate electricity in 1969 when Units 1 and 2 entered service. Unit 3 was added in 1977. For 30 years, the plant operated almost co...

The Homer City coal-burning power station – Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant – is going to be retired permanently in July 2023.

The 1,888-megawatt (MW) plant, located around 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, was built near coal reserves and included what was then a high-capacity (345-kilovolt) transmission line to service areas in western New York and Eastern Pennsylvania.

It began to generate electricity in 1969 when Units 1 and 2 entered service. Unit 3 was added in 1977. For 30 years, the plant operated almost continuously, achieving a utilization rate, called a capacity factor, near 90%, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The Homer City coal plant sold for $1.8 billion in 1991 when Pennsylvania was deregulating its electricity market. At the time, coal-fired generation accounted for about 53% of the US’s power supply, and natural gas only accounted for around 12%. But now, natural gas is now the source of 40% of the electricity in the US, and coal has dropped to 20%.

As Homer City became less competitive economically and was dispatched for load following – that is, it adjusted its power output as demand for electricity fluctuated – rather than for baseload power, the plant generated less electricity, and its capacity factor dropped. (Baseload power plants can generate dependable power to consistently meet demand.)

The Homer City plant operated at an annual capacity factor of 82% in 2005. By 2022, the capacity factor had dropped to 20%, contributing to the decision to retire the plant, along with “the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations,” according to William Wexler, CEO of Homer City Generation, in a written statement.

(I wonder what’s causing those unseasonably warm winters. Hmmm.)

All five of Pennsylvania’s remaining coal plants are scheduled to either shut down or be converted to natural gas by 2028. The state is the US’s second-largest natural gas producer after Texas.

Pennsylvania ranks near the bottom – 45th – among US states when it comes to generating renewable energy, and it’s currently ranked 24th in the country for installed solar, according to the SEIA. Only 3% of total energy comes from wind, solar, and hydro in the Keystone State.

However, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) pledged during his campaign that Pennsylvania would generate 30% of its energy from renewables by 2030. The state has a lot of work to do.

Read more: US wind and solar combined produced more electricity than coal in Q1 2023

Photo: “Homer City Generating Station.jpg” by Jaro Nem?ok is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

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AG charges dozens of Pa. car dealers with ‘title washing,’ including some in Lehigh Valley

Almost two dozen eastern Pennsylvania businesses from Philadelphia to Allentown are accused of falsifying titles for stolen vehicles and inspections for totaled cars.The “title washing” charges against 30 people and 21 businesses in Lehigh, Lebanon and Philadelphia counties were announced Friday by Attorney General...

Almost two dozen eastern Pennsylvania businesses from Philadelphia to Allentown are accused of falsifying titles for stolen vehicles and inspections for totaled cars.

The “title washing” charges against 30 people and 21 businesses in Lehigh, Lebanon and Philadelphia counties were announced Friday by Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office. Five of the people charged and two of the businesses are in Allentown, according to affidavits.

The AG’s office alleges that the businesses skirted enhanced inspections required of totaled vehicles to ensure their safety returning to the road, and in some cases the vehicles in question never even entered Pennsylvania. Several had been stolen from other states and their vehicle identification numbers removed or altered, the statement says.

“They gamed the system and put consumers at risk to rack up millions of dollars in illegal profits,” said Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor-elect.

The Allentown businesses charged are J&J Car and Truck Sales on South 4th Street and MP Notary and Tags on Hamilton Street. J&J did not return a message on Friday evening. Someone from MP Notary deferred to an attorney, who did not return a message.

The businesses are charged with various degrees of washing vehicle titles; deceptive business practices, tampering with public records; altered, forged, or counterfeit documents; and false application for certificate of title. They are listed below based on addresses provided on their affidavits:

Individuals are charged with various degrees of corrupt organizations; forgery; washing vehicle titles; deceptive business practices; tampering with public records; false application for a certificate of title; altered, forged, or counterfeit documents; and insurance fraud.

Those charged with at least one first-degree felony are: Adelaida Mirelis Mendoza, 50, of Philadelphia; Ahmed Lopez-Roman, 50, of Philadelphia; Albert Luciano-Rodriguez, 24, of Philadelphia; Angel Mendez, 42, of Philadelphia; Aristedes Aquino, 50, of Philadelphia; Beaki Antonia Perez, 53, of Allentown; Charlie Jiminan, 37, of Shenandoah; David Morrison, 39, of Feasterville-Trevose; Edward Saldivar, 44, of Philadelphia; Elide Urena-Recio, 33, of Philadelphia; Igor A. Dratch, 49, of Philadelphia; Indalecia Vasquez, 24, of Allentown; Jean C. Aquino-Belen, 27, of Philadelphia; Jefferson Loor-Valet, 38, of Allentown; Jessica L. Engelke, 54, of Souderton; Juana Belen-De Evangelista, 36, of Philadelphia; Juana Belen-Valdez, 48, of Philadelphia; Linda M. Sandoval, 36, of Philadelphia; Margarete Rose Almashaqbeh, 55, of Philadelphia; Maria Pineda, 41, of Allentown; Mohamed Kerdi, 47, of Bensalem; Mohammad Alkurdi, 60, of Huntingdon Valley; Oleg Zelenko, 41, of Langhorne; Osiris M. Fernandez-Gonzalez, 40, of Philadelphia; Rafael Santiago-Pacheco, 47, of Philadelphia; Roberto Gomez-Gomez, 52, of Philadelphia; and Somary Ibeth Otanez-Deloor, 29, of Allentown.

10 Waterparks In Pennsylvania That Are Pure Bliss

One of the most fun and classic ways to beat the summer heat is to visit one of the many refreshing waterparks in Pennsylvania. We really are lucky. There are a variety of awesome Pennsylvania waterparks – so many in fact, that you may have a hard time choosing which to visit. Don’t fret, though. We sought out the best waterparks in Pennsylvania. Visit one – or all – of them for a summer that is nothing short...

One of the most fun and classic ways to beat the summer heat is to visit one of the many refreshing waterparks in Pennsylvania. We really are lucky. There are a variety of awesome Pennsylvania waterparks – so many in fact, that you may have a hard time choosing which to visit. Don’t fret, though. We sought out the best waterparks in Pennsylvania. Visit one – or all – of them for a summer that is nothing short of epic.

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So, what do you think? Are these the best waterparks in Pennsylvania? Did you know about all of these waterparks? Did we mention your favorite? Tell us!

The option for summer day trips in Pennsylvania aren’t limited to waterparks, check out our list for some of the most memorable things you can do under the summer sun.

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What other waterparks in Pennsylvania shouldn’t be missed?

There are lots of waterparks in Pennsylvania – and one that you don’t want to miss is Laguna Splash in Tipton. A great place to beat the summer heat, the park features a lazy river, water slides, wave pool, and on-site eatery. The park’s perks don’t end with the water-related rides and slides, though. Laguna Splash is part of Delgrosso’s Amusement Park, so it’s like two great attractions in one. For a change of pace, pay a visit to the Meadow Run Natural Waterslide in Ohiopyle State Park. Sure to deliver a thrilling ride, the natural waterslide is the result of smooth sandstone rock and a fast-moving current.

Are there any theme parks in Pennsylvania?

There seems to be no shortage of great theme parks in Pennsylvania. The state’s got a little bit of everything - from thrilling amusement parks to those that are perfect for younger ones, such as Sesame Place in Langhorne. A one-of-a-kind attraction, it’s the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the TV show Sesame Street. Both kids and adults are sure to delight in the park’s water attractions, which include lazy rivers, a slip-and-slide, and much more.

What are the best summer day trips in Pennsylvania?

A visit to Bushkill Falls is definitely one of the best summer day trips in Pennsylvania. Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls encompasses about 300 acres in the forests of the Pocono Mountains. Rich in natural beauty, the area is dotted with eight waterfalls. Two miles of trails, bridges, and walkways make it easy to explore Bushkill Falls, which is open seasonally, from April through October/November (weather permitting).

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