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 Havens Homestead 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 Brick, NJ 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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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 Hank Waltonowski 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 Cordi's Italian Gourmet or visit Boxwood Hall State Historic Site, 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 Brick, NJ, 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 Brick, NJ 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 Brick, NJ 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.
BRICK - Harvey Ludington is less than a year away from fulfilling a goal he has had for about 10 years - wrestle collegiately at the University of Iowa.He even wrote a paper on that when he was 8."I couldn't write very well. My coach helped me write it,'' Ludington, a senior 190-pounder at Brick Memorial High School, said Saturday after he won his third Mustang Classic championship, hosted by his school, with a win by technical fall over Mount Olive's Tyler Cumming.Ludington, a two-time NJSIAA champio...
BRICK - Harvey Ludington is less than a year away from fulfilling a goal he has had for about 10 years - wrestle collegiately at the University of Iowa.
He even wrote a paper on that when he was 8.
"I couldn't write very well. My coach helped me write it,'' Ludington, a senior 190-pounder at Brick Memorial High School, said Saturday after he won his third Mustang Classic championship, hosted by his school, with a win by technical fall over Mount Olive's Tyler Cumming.
Ludington, a two-time NJSIAA champion who decommitted from Arizona State in the fall, did not hesitate when asked why he's always wanted to wrestle at Iowa. He announced his commitment to Iowa Dec. 14 and signed his national letter of intent Dec. 20.
"You go there, it's like a whole different planet with the training, the coaches. It's just a whole different animal,'' Ludington said.
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Ludington has a good chance to become a favorite of the rabid Iowa fans who pack Carver-Hawkeye Arena with crowds of around 15,000 for each home match because his aggressive style fits Iowa's aggressive style. Iowa wrestlers usually look to start bouts fast - Ludington is built that way, too.
"They wrestle the way I do, and they back it right up,'' Ludington said.
Ludington, ranked No. 1 in the country at 190 by flowrestling.org, is Iowa's most highly rated NJSIAA recruit since Anthony Baldosaro, who won state championships at Delsea in 2008 and Eastern in 2009.
At Iowa, he will wrestle for legendary Hawkeyes' head coach Tom Brands. Ludington said it was an "experience'' meeting Brands when he took his visit to Iowa.
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"He's (Brands) the coolest dude you will ever meet,'' Ludington said. "He's also hard on you. You don't mess around with him. I don't even know how to explain Brands. I can't wait to be with him.''
But, before Ludington puts on the Hawkeye singlet next fall, there is the business of becoming Brick Memorial's first three-time state champion and the 35th wrestler all-time to win three state titles.
Only a one-point defeat to Delbarton's Simon Ruiz in the 2023 175-pound final prevents Ludington from having the chance to become a four-time state champion.
"If anything (the fact his collegiate decision is out of the way) it actually pumps me up more because I want to prove why I'm going to Iowa,'' Ludington said.
Ludington - who recently recovered from a torn groin that prevented him from finishing the Super 32 Tournament in the fall and was a major reason why he did not enter the Beast of the East and defend his title in that tournament last weekend - recorded two pins in under a minute Saturday and two first period technical falls. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Upper Weight Wrestler.
"I can't slack off just yet. There's a lot of training to do. I have to get more prepared,''Ludington said.
Five other Shore Conference wrestlers won titles at the always power-packed tournament.
They were: Middletown North sophomore Thomas Blewett (106); Jackson Liberty junior Armani McCann (138); Ocean senior Boomer Volek (144); Point Pleasant Borough sophomore Jake Clayton (165) and Brick Memorial senior Ben Szuba (heavyweight).
McCann, a state qualifier at 120 last year, majored Mount Olive's Brandon Beres, a state qualifier at 126 last year, 13-3. He had four takedowns over the first two periods. McCann defeated Ocean's Dom Volek, a state qualifier at 132 last year, 8-7 in the semifinal.
Clayton, the state eighth-place finisher at 157 last year, defeated Caldwell's Ben Lattimer by technical fall in the final. He had two pins and two technical falls.
Szuba, who was one win shy of being a state medalist at 215 last year, defeated High Point's Gavin Mericle by technical fall in the final. He recorded two first period pins and two wins by technical fall.
Volek, the Region 6 fifth-place finisher, pinned Middletown North's Michael Wall in 1:15. He had three first period pins and a 7-0 decision on the day and Blewett won by technical fall over Paulsboro's Will Cruz. He had three technical falls and a 7-0 win in the tournament.
106: Thomas Blewett (Middletown North) tf. Will Cruz (Paulsboro) 3:15 (17-2)
113: Zachary Belveri (A.L. Johnson) md. Ryan McConaghy (West Deptford) 17-9.
120: Dom Holler (Caldwell) md. Carter Drouin (High Point) 15-6
126: Colton Hagerty (Washington Township) p. Anthony Piemonte (Mount Olive) :26.
132: Sammy Spaulding (Camden Catholic) tf Frankie Burgio (Point Pleasant Borough) 3:52 (22-6).
138: Armani McCann (Jackson Liberty) md. Brandon Beres (Mount Olive) 13-3
144: Boomer Volek (Ocean) p. Nicholas Wall (Middletown North) 1:15.
150: Michael Craft (Camden Catholic) md. Justin Bullock (Mount Olive) 11-0.
157: Kage Jones (Camden Catholic) p. Robert Connellly (Red Bank Catholic)
165: Jake Clayton (Point Pleasant Borough) tf. Ben Lattimer (Caldwell) 4:00 (25-5)
175: Jaden Simpson (Camden Catholic) tf. Daniel Benbrook (Middletown North) 3:05 (16-0).
190: Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) tf. Tyler Cumming (Mount Olive) 2:00 (18-3).
215: Nico Gonzalez (Mount Olive) p. Trey Tallmadge (Brick Memorial) 1:57
HWT: Ben Szuba (Brick Memorial) tf. Gavin Mericle (High Point) 3:46 (18-1)
106: Kristian Beres (Mount Olive) p. Liam Kisby (Absegami) 1:07.
120: Michael Napolitano (Brick Memorial) tf. Shane Kostakos (Mount Olive) 1:32 (18-0)
126: Lazarus Joyce (Camden Catholic) p. Aundre Hill (Paulsboro) :47.
132: Christian Hoopes (Washington Township) p. Anthony Barrett (Caldwell) :29
138: Dom Volek (Ocean) p. Michael Horn (Washington Township) 5:00
144: Landen Chapman (Jackson Liberty) p. Anthony Conway-Popeskic (West Deptford) 1:23
150: Matthew Sterling (Absegami) by medical forfeit over Tommy DiPietro (Kingsway)
157: Nick Clayton (High Point) md. Tanner Perez (Mount Olive) 13-4
165: Christian Rodriguez (Red Bank Catholic) md. Raymond McFall (Washington Township) 16-5
175: Jake Simone (Caldwell) md. Stephen Hayek (Mount Olive) 9-0.
190: Brayden Wright (Absegami) p. Lincoln Youtz (Mount Olive) 1:59
215: Michael Mignone (Caldwell) p. Daniel Farina (Ocean) 1:01.
HWT: Jared Hazel (Paulsboro) p. Mitchell Lando :43.
106: Thomas Blewett (Middletown North) d. Kristian Beres (Mount Olive) 7-0; Will Cruz (Paulsboro) p. Liam Kisby (Absegami) 1:30.
113: Zachary Belveri (A.L. Johnson) d. Michael DiBiase (Red Bank Catholic) 7-5 (sudden victory); Ryan McConaghy (West Deptford) d. Joseph Vezzosi (Red Bank Catholic) 7-5.
120: Carter Drouin (High Point) d. Shane Kostakos (Mount Olive) 6-0; Dom Holler (Caldwell) p. Michael Napolitano (Brick Memorial) 3:01.
126: Colton Hagerty (Washington Township) p. Aundre Hill (Paulsboro) :30; Anthony Piemonte (Mount Olive) p. Lazarus Joyce (Camden Catholic) 1:00.
132: Sammy Spaulding (Camden Catholic) tf. Anthony Barrett 20-5; Frankie Burgio (Point Pleasant Borough) d. Christian Hoopes (Washington Township) 9-7.
138: Brandon Beres (Mount Olive) d. Michael Horn (Washington Township) 9-2; Armani McCann (Jackson Liberty) d. Dom Volek (Ocean) 8-7.
144: Boomer Volek (Ocean) d. Anthony Conway-Popeskic (West Deptford) 7-0; Nicholas Wall (Middletown North) d. Landen Chapman (Jackson Liberty) 7-1.
150: Michael Craft (Camden Catholic) d. Matthew Sterling (Absegami) 5-0; Justin Bullock (Mount Olive) d. Tommy DiPietro (Kingsway) 4-0.
157: Kage Jones (Camden Catholic) d. Tanner Perez (Mount Olive) 8-1; Robert Connelly (Red Bank Catholic) d. Nick Clayton (High Point) 6-5.
165: Jake Clayton (Point Pleasant Boro) tf. Christian Rodriguez (Red Bank Catholic) 16-1; Ben Lattimer (Caldwell) d. Raymond McFall (Washington Township) 12-8.
175: Jaden Simpson (Camden Catholic) tf. Jake Simone (Caldwell) 16-0; Daniel Benbrook (Middletown North) tf. Stephen Hayek (Mount Olive) 19-3.
190: Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) p. Lincoln Youtz (Mount Olive) :36; Tyler Cummin (Mount Olive) d. Brayden Wright (Absegami) 11-5
215: Trey Tallmadge (Brick Memorial) md. Michael Mignone (Caldwell) 15-3; Nico Gonzalez (Mount Olive) p. Daniel Farina (Ocean) 1:00
HWT: Ben Szuba (Brick Memorial) tf. Jared Hazel (Paulsboro) 1:19; Gavin Mericle (High Point) d. Mitchell Lando (Washington Township) 3-1 (tiebreaker period No. 1).
106: Thomas Blewitt (Middletown North).
113: Michael DiBiase (Red Bank Catholic).
Brick Memorial's Sonny DiMatteo, the No. 2 seed at 113, was upended 8-5 by West Deptford's Ryan McConaghy in the quarterfinal. DiMatteo was one win shy of a state medal last year at 106; McConaghy was a district runner-up last season at 106.
120: Justin Penta (Ocean).
High Point sophomore Carter Drouin, the No. 8 seed, majored top seed Justin Penta of Ocean 11-0 in a quarterfinal. Penta was the Region 6 fifth-place finisher at 106 last season.
126: Colin Hagerty (Washington Township).
In a matchup of returning state qualifiers, Camden Catholic's Lazarus Joyce, the No. 6 seed, defeated Jackson Liberty's Tucker Pazinko 6-2 in a quarterfinal. Joyce advanced to wrestleback 2 at 120 last season. Pazinko advanced to wrestleback 3 at 126.
132: Sammy Spaulding (Camden Catholic).
Caldwell freshman Anthony Barrett, the No. 12 seed, has advanced to the semifinal with a pin and a win by technical fall over the No.5 and 4 seeds.
138: Brandon Beres (Mount Olive).
Ocean's Dom Volek, the No. 6 seed. the defeated No. 3 seed Ramon Alfonso Arroyo of Kingsway 9-4. Volek. Volek was a state qualifier at 132. Arroyo was a state qualifier and went 1-2 in the state tournament at 126 last season.
144: Boomer Volek (Ocean).
150: Michael Craft (Camden Catholic).
157: Kage Jones (Camden Catholic).
165: Jake Clayton (Point Pleasant Borough).
175: Jaden Simpson (Camden Catholic).
190: Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial).
215: Trey Tallmadge (Brick Memorial).
HWT: Ben Szuba (Brick Memorial).
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BRICK, NJ — New Year's Eve is near, and if you are looking for ways to ring in 2025 there are plenty of local restaurants holding parties to celebrate.In addition to the nighttime parties on New Year's Eve, there are some daytime events in Ocean County to celebrate the changing of the calendar.There is a First Night family celebration in Seaside Heights. It begins at 1 p.m. on the boardwalk, with four participating locations: Lucky Leo's, Coin Castle, Casino Pier Arcade and Shake Shoppe. There will be music, magic shows, ...
BRICK, NJ — New Year's Eve is near, and if you are looking for ways to ring in 2025 there are plenty of local restaurants holding parties to celebrate.
In addition to the nighttime parties on New Year's Eve, there are some daytime events in Ocean County to celebrate the changing of the calendar.
There is a First Night family celebration in Seaside Heights. It begins at 1 p.m. on the boardwalk, with four participating locations: Lucky Leo's, Coin Castle, Casino Pier Arcade and Shake Shoppe. There will be music, magic shows, a caricature artist, and character appearances, and at 5 p.m. there will be fireworks. Read more: Enjoy First Night Fun For New Year's On The Seaside Heights Boardwalk
There is a "Noon" Year's Eve Party at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College on Dec. 31. The event begins at 11 a.m. and the show includes an astronomical year in review, plus what to look for in your night sky in 2025. The show ends with a Countdown Celebration. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children and seniors and can be purchased online.
Here is a look at some additional events happening in and near Brick. Some of these require reservations so you will want to call in advance.
In the United States, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve traditions is the dropping of the giant ball in New York City’s Times Square. Other U.S. cities have their own versions of this celebration, such as the Peeps Chick Drop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the giant Potato Drop in Boise, Idaho.8
The transition from one year to the next is often marked by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish folk song whose title roughly translates to “days gone by,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica and History.com.
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates back 8,000 years to ancient Babylonians, who made promises to return borrowed items and repay debts at the beginning of the new year, which was in mid-March when they planted their crops.
According to legend, if people kept their word, the pagan gods would grant them favor in the coming year. However, if they broke their promises, they would lose favor with the gods.
Many secular New Year’s resolutions focus on imagining new, improved versions of ourselves.
The failure rate of New Year’s resolutions is about 80 percent, according to U.S. News & World Report. There are many reasons, but a big one is they’re made out of remorse — for gaining weight, for example — and aren’t accompanied by a shift in attitude or a plan for coping with the stress and discomfort that comes with changing a habit or condition.
BRICK, NJ — Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in the Brick Township area that will cook up something scrumptious for your group — if you get a reservation now before they’re snapped up.According to these local restaurants, choices near Brick are:Several national chains are also open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both. Participation and hours may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead:...
BRICK, NJ — Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in the Brick Township area that will cook up something scrumptious for your group — if you get a reservation now before they’re snapped up.
According to these local restaurants, choices near Brick are:
Several national chains are also open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both. Participation and hours may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead:
Applebee’s: The casual restaurant is usually open but closes early on Christmas Eve, although that varies by location. Restaurants are closed on Christmas Day.
Bonefish Grill: The seafood restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, but not on Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, but may close an hour or so earlier than usual. Hours on Christmas Day vary by location and local regulations, but most will be closed.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: The restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, although hours vary by location, and closed on Christmas Day.
Chili’s Bar & Grill: The restaurant is open on Christmas Eve (hours may vary by location) but is closed on Christmas Day.
Chipotle: The Mexican restaurant is open on Christmas Eve but not on Christmas Day.
Domino’s Pizza: Pizza deliveries will be made Christmas Day, but participation may vary by location.
Hard Rock Cafe: Most locations will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
IHOP: The casual breakfast chain will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but for limited hours at certain locations.
KFC: The fast-food restaurants will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
McDonald’s: Many but not all locations of the fast-food restaurant will be open on Christmas Day.
Olive Garden: Some locations of the fast-casual Italian restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve, but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
Outback Steakhouse: The Australian-inspired steakhouse is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
P.F. Chang’s: The Asian bistro is open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: Many locations will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although hours may vary by location.
Red Lobster: The seafood chain’s restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.
TGI Fridays: The casual restaurant will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.
Wendy’s: The fast-food restaurant will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve and some may be open on Christmas Day.
This list of national chains was curated from emails to Patch, restaurant websites, USA Today, Good Housekeeping and Cozymeal.
BRICK, NJ — If you’re like many of your Brick Township neighbors, you may spend a good part of the holiday season with your credit card in hand buying gifts for family and friends. Coming up soon is a chance to give back to the local community.Giving...
BRICK, NJ — If you’re like many of your Brick Township neighbors, you may spend a good part of the holiday season with your credit card in hand buying gifts for family and friends. Coming up soon is a chance to give back to the local community.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups. Since 2012, nonprofits worldwide have used the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to galvanize fundraising, rally volunteers and add momentum to their causes.
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Brick area.
Here are five local nonprofits to consider getting behind on Giving Tuesday:
1. Seeds Of Service: The organization based in Brick provides help to families through a food pantry, home goods and clothing program, and services to teach financial literacy and help people gain skills for employment.
2. Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey: The organization provides services to seniors, veterans, and elderly disabled, along with individuals living with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illnesses. The help provided includes transportation to medical appointments, caregiver respite, grocery shopping assistance, handyman services and more in Ocean and Monmouth counties.
3. MA-22 (Ma Deuce Deuce): The organization based in Ocean County serves veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder from their military service, and helps their families, through outings and other ways to connect, to help prevent veteran suicides.
4. Dottie's House: The organization based in Brick assists women and their children who are escaping domestic violence situations through a long-term, comprehensive program that offers counseling for women and their children, along with help to find work and more while they build new lives.
5. Animal Birth Control ABC-NJ: The organization provides assistance for spaying and neutering cats and dogs to help reduce the population of unwanted animals to people who are adopting animals and to people working on trap-neuter-return programs.
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