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How does In-home Senior Care in Glenside, 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 Glenside, 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 Glenside, 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 Glenside,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.

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Glenside business celebrates Black-owned spirits, and promotes ‘Black excellence’

Got a question about life in Philly’s suburbs? Our suburban reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send an idea for a story you think we should cover.A Glenside event today is celebrating “Al...

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A Glenside event today is celebrating “All Black Everything” by showcasing Black-owned spirits, soul food, and Black vendors.

“We’re just promoting Black excellence,” said Khamila “Kitty” Barnes, who is co-curating the event with husband Darnell Barnes.

Out of over 2,000 distilleries in the United States, few are Black owned and operated. But Black distillers have been making waves in recent years.

Khamila Barnes came up with the idea after taking classes with the Black-owned Ten to One Rum and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey distillers.

“I was flabbergasted at how there are so many Black-owned distilleries,” Barnes said. And because she’s passionate about “libations education,” she organized the event so she could open others’ eyes to local Black-owned companies.

“We make up 2% of the nation’s distilleries, and I want Black people to know that we are in all realms of life, even in spirits,” Barnes said.

Many of the spirit companies that Barnes is featuring are based in the tri-state area, including Mishka Premium Vodka of Allentown, which in 2007 became the first and only Black-owned distillery in Pennsylvania.

Others include Striped Lion Distilling of Woodbury, New Jersey, TCapri Tequila based in Maryland, Diggs Boys Bourbon (whose owners live in North Wales, Montgomery County), NYAK based in New York, Den of Thieves Whiskey, Ten to One Rum, and beer from West Philly rapper Chill Moody.

Barnes will be greeting guests with her specialty cocktails. She’s a mobile bartender and libations consultant.

On Saturday morning she was buying fresh ingredients, and gearing up to prepare her drinks and juice fresh fruit, including watermelon and pineapple.The food pairings will have a soulful, southern twist, prepared by Barnes’ auntie, Chef Sherri Washington. The menu includes southern style pickled shrimp paired with whiskey, and a baked apple with sweet potato puree paired with rum.

The event space, which doubles as a photography studio, DSQ Photography Studio, run by Darnell, is two-years old. But Khamila has Glenside roots. She grew up in town, graduated from Abington High School and went on to Penn State Abington.

This is the couple’s third annual Black-owned spirits showcase. Khamila also runs regular liquor tastings, where she pairs tequilas and whiskeys. Barnes said she just “loves everything liquor.”

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History with Chuck: Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Glenside and Willow Grove

The Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Glenside opened in 1959 at the intersection of Church and Easton Roads.According to local historian Chuck Langerman, it was a popular site for Cheltenham High students until its purchase by Marriott Hotels in 1986. The restaurant briefly became a Bob’s Big Boy until the concept was abandoned in 1987.Today the former HoJo’s operates as Michael’s Family Restaurant Diner, which has re...

The Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Glenside opened in 1959 at the intersection of Church and Easton Roads.

According to local historian Chuck Langerman, it was a popular site for Cheltenham High students until its purchase by Marriott Hotels in 1986. The restaurant briefly became a Bob’s Big Boy until the concept was abandoned in 1987.

Today the former HoJo’s operates as Michael’s Family Restaurant Diner, which has recycled the roof logo street sign.

The Pep Boys in Willow Grove is the former site of a Howard Johnson’s Restaurant and Motor Lodge as well.

The second of its kind in Pennsylvania, the 99-room Willow Grove facility was opened in 1956 by the locally powerful Hankin family. It benefited from its strategic site along the PA Turnpike and its orange roof that could be seen by motorists. The restaurant remained a Howard Johnson’s even after the Motor Lodge was repurposed in 1973.

The Marriott purchased the restaurant which was intended to become a Bob’s Big Boy in 1986. According to HighwayHost.org, after having worked her final shift, an employee named Kitty Lachman, who had worked at the Willow Grove location since 1970, told a reporter:

There’s a lot of people upset…I put a lot of myself into it, a lot of my life into it–I feel like I’m losing a part of myself. We have regulars that just come in for coffee and talk to their friends. They don’t know where they’re going to go. Some of the customers were in tears because it was the only place they could get ice cream…I know it’s good ice cream. I scooped it for 16 years. I feel sorry for the customers who looked forward to the ice cream, the clams, the fish–they don’t like the ice cream at other places…

Marriott ceased the Howard Johnson’s operations on September 4, 1986, but it was never reopened as a Big Boy. Eventually the entire Willow Grove complex was demolished and the Pep Boys was built on its site.

Fun Facts about Howard Johnson’s Restaurants:

Howard Deering Johnson is the godfather of restaurant franchising.

He was 25 years old when he started his first Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in 1925 in Massachusetts. According to HojoLand.com, “He believed the automobile would change the face of America and he foresaw better roads and more people on the move who would want good food at sensible prices. He owed so much money he couldn’t borrow more, but he was eager to expand.”

By 1935, there were 25 Howard Johnson’s roadside ice cream and sandwich stands. By 1940, the number of HoJo’s Restaurants grew to more than 100 along the Atlantic coast all the way to Florida.

In the 1950s, the company expanded operations by opening hotels, then known as Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodges, which were often located next to restaurants.

The last surviving Howard Johnson’s restaurant closed in 2022. It was located in Lake George, New York.

For more Howard Johnson’s history, you can click here.

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Community rallies behind teen asked to remove hijab to work at restaurant

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Zaakiyaah Kamper, 16, is a proud Muslim who wears her headscarf, or hijab, as a sign of her faith.But she says she was told to take off her hijab in order to work."Her first day she wore it. She showed up for training, she wore it. Then they told my sister she couldn't wear it when she came back, but she wore it anyway," said the teen's aunt, Tameka Beverly. "In no way should anybody be discriminated against and made to feel less and pushed into a corner where they have to remove ...

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Zaakiyaah Kamper, 16, is a proud Muslim who wears her headscarf, or hijab, as a sign of her faith.

But she says she was told to take off her hijab in order to work.

"Her first day she wore it. She showed up for training, she wore it. Then they told my sister she couldn't wear it when she came back, but she wore it anyway," said the teen's aunt, Tameka Beverly. "In no way should anybody be discriminated against and made to feel less and pushed into a corner where they have to remove their hijab."

Beverly says her niece was hired as a waitress at Michael's Family Restaurant in Glenside.

This is also where the teen's mother works.

"My sister is in a situation she feels like she has to give in to their demand of removing her hijab, she's not in a spot where she can refuse to," said Beverly.

But she doesn't believe it's right.

On Saturday afternoon, the NAACP and community members gathered outside the eatery to pray and stand in solidarity with Kamper.

Those who came out say they will continue to call on leaders and push for change when it comes to equity.

"So we're here in support of this young lady and family to show that as a community this is something that won't be tolerated," said Imam Idris Adul-Zahir, with Masjidullah Inc.

"For this type to occur during this specific holy time is really a disgrace," said President of NAACP, Cheltenham, Eddie Graham.

Michael's Family Restaurant in Glenside released a statement Saturday:

"Michael's Family Restaurant has been serving Glenside for over 15 years and have always taken pride in our quality of service, respect for our customers, and the diversity of our employee and customer base.A video posted online on Friday, April 7, 2023, recorded one of our employees violating the values of our establishment. Our leadership team evaluated facts of the case and we would like our community to know that, effective Friday April 7, 2023, this employee is no longer affiliated with Michael's Family Restaurant in Glenside.We thank everyone who reached out to our Restaurant to record their disappointment. We share their sentiments and would like to underline that we value and respect every background that we proudly serve, including our Muslim-American customers. We are saddened that this incident disrupted their peaceful observance of the month of Ramadan. Needless to note, our beloved employee will be able to work here with her khimar should she wish to do so.Additionally, we commit to meeting with Muslim-American community members to listen to them and also have our staff go through a sensitivity training to ensure an incident like this never repeats. We will work with CAIR-Philadelphia and other leaders to achieve these goals."

The family says they are unsure if the teen will return to work.

Moving forward she does have legal representation.

"Our goal is to make them listen, to make them understand that you can't treat problems the way you want to treat them, religion and wearing your hijaab is a right," said Beverly.

Glenside Fourth of July parade celebrates its 120th year — one of the longest running in the Philly region

Got a question about life in Philly’s suburbs? Our suburban reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send an idea for a story you think we should cover.Some Glenside residents start setting up their chairs the day before, to ensure a good view. That’s part of the tradition, says Jamey Piggott, president of the ...

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Some Glenside residents start setting up their chairs the day before, to ensure a good view. That’s part of the tradition, says Jamey Piggott, president of the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association, the group that organizes Glenside’s Fourth of July events.

The Glenside parade has been running for 120 years — one of the oldest Fourth of July parade in the Philadelphia region and in the country.

The area, which lies within Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County, has dubbed itself as the “July Fourth capital of the East and beyond,” Piggott says.

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The parade includes 20 musical acts and 40 entertainment acts in total, from five different states. It’s an “eclectic” mix, said Piggot, “which we are very proud of.”

Acts include the Philadelphia Mummers’ Fralinger String Band, the Marching Cobras drill and dance team from the Bronx, and the San Simón Caporales Bolivian-American dancers and musicians from Alexandria, Virginia.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Philly Phanatic will make an appearance, sponsored by Glenside’s Daryl’s Pastries and Ralph’s Barber Shop. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who grew up in Abington Township, is also walking the parade.

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The celebration began as a firemen’s parade, said Piggott, and has grown to be more about entertainment. But keeping with the tradition, the parade’s grand marshal this year is retired Weldon Fire Company chief, Charles “Bud” Gerhard III. He served the Weldon Fire Company for 42 years.

The marching begins at 4 p.m. through the center of Glenside. It starts at Edge Hill and Jenkintown roads, travels East on Jenkintown Road, south on Easton Road, east on Waverly Road, and ends at Renninger Memorial Park at Waverly Road and Keswick Ave.

The day closes with fireworks at 9 p.m. at Abington High School.

Editors note: A previous version of this story misstated the event’s standing as the oldest in the Philly region.

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Pa. children's songwriter spreads love with interactive music classes

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- "It's so powerful how I can write a little song and then it becomes a way to connect," said Gina Ferragame. "And then seeing how this little business of mine has become this community where we truly love each other and the love is real."Ferragame, a longtime singer and songwriter from Wyndmoor, practically stopped performing when she picked up a new job: being a mom. But she couldn't leave the guitar alone for long."I was just at home with my baby. And I started to meet ...

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- "It's so powerful how I can write a little song and then it becomes a way to connect," said Gina Ferragame. "And then seeing how this little business of mine has become this community where we truly love each other and the love is real."

Ferragame, a longtime singer and songwriter from Wyndmoor, practically stopped performing when she picked up a new job: being a mom. But she couldn't leave the guitar alone for long.

"I was just at home with my baby. And I started to meet other mom friends," she said. "One of the friends said, 'Gina, do you want to start a music class at my house?'"

That little music class soon grew beyond simply friends and family. It became an entire community that Ferragame calls, "Music with Gina."

"Then I started to go to yoga studios, churches, parks, and now I run five classes and I do performances and I have three albums," she said.

One of Ferragame's recurring music classes incorporates small children and their parents. Through the power of her original music, she helps them learn social skills and positive values.

Parents like Justin Soli can attest to that.

"We did other music programs, but she has just the warmth and the caring that makes you want to come back," said Soli, a father of two. "They're learning from you as well as Gina."

Action News captured one of Gina's classes in action at Align Fitness in Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Just like how Gina brings smiles to children, she also connects with hospice patients through the power of music.

"It's very similar to the beginning stages of life and the end stage of life," she said. "It's the presence and the connection, and then a way to love, of course."

Ferragame was recently awarded with the 2023 Philadelphia Family LOVE Award for Best Music Class.

To learn more about how Music with Gina shares love with her community, visit her website.

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