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How does In-home Senior Care in Keyport, NJ 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 Keyport, 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.

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.

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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 Keyport, NJ 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 Keyport,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.

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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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County Updates from Commissioner Director Tom Arnone.

By Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone. PublishedSeptember 2, 2023 at 3:46 AMLast UpdatedSeptember 2, 2023 at 3:46 AMHello everyone,I hope you have been enjoying a wonderful summer! As we approach Labor Day, I want to share some important updates from around Monmouth County.At our August 10th Commissioner Meeting, my fellow Commissioners and I passed a resolution to retain legal counsel to draft an ...

By Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone.

PublishedSeptember 2, 2023 at 3:46 AM

Last UpdatedSeptember 2, 2023 at 3:46 AM

Hello everyone,

I hope you have been enjoying a wonderful summer! As we approach Labor Day, I want to share some important updates from around Monmouth County.

At our August 10th Commissioner Meeting, my fellow Commissioners and I passed a resolution to retain legal counsel to draft an appropriate 5G network ordinance and separate counsel to file a motion to vacate a federal court order on Sept. 8, 2022 as it relates to Monmouth County.

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We passed this resolution to retain legal counsel regarding the proposed Verizon 5G monopoles in Belmar because the County of Monmouth was not a party to the litigation, Consent Order, or settlement agreement, for the sites that are owned or controlled by the County. The legal counsel will be tasked with drafting, noticing, and securing an ordinance about the locations, if necessary, of this unique technology throughout the County.

We will continue to fight to make sure all our shore towns and their residents’ concerns regarding the health and environmental impacts of 5G monopoles are addressed properly.

You can read the full resolution on our website by visiting www.visitmonmouth.com.

Shifting focus, I'm thrilled to announce the return of Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week from September 22-30. This event not only supports our local agriculture industry but also showcases the creativity of our restaurants and eateries.

During this week, participating restaurants will feature dishes made with ingredients sourced from Monmouth County. We're excited to see how these ingredients inspire unique culinary creations. Participating restaurants will be featured on the Grown in Monmouth online directory, along with farmers markets, community supported agriculture and gardens, and produce distributors. The Monmouth County Division of Economic Development is ready to assist restaurants in connecting with local farms.

Restaurants interested in participating can reach out to the Monmouth County Division of Economic Development at 732-431-7470 or [email protected]

As we shift focus to recent engagements, I had the honor of participating in several events around the County the past few weeks. One highlight was the grand opening ribbon cutting of Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine in Downtown Freehold, a wonderful addition to our community.

Additionally, I had the privilege of speaking at the New Jersey Alliance for Action Monmouth County Chapter Meeting, where I highlighted our investments in capital construction and infrastructure improvements that enhance the safety and prosperity of our residents.

Last week, I hosted a Mayor’s Delegation Meeting alongside Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Bob Garrett and other senior leadership from the network office and their Monmouth County hospitals at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. The purpose of this meeting was to provide Hackensack the opportunity to share highlights on their work in Monmouth County that support our shared community members. We also had an open conversation with the mayors on the needs of their residents and ways we can enhance our partnership on the local and county levels with Hackensack Meridan Health.

Also, I want to remind you that my fellow Commissioners and I are inviting families of Monmouth County 9/11 victims to participate in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook at 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, NJ on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8:00 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the families of those who lost their lives during this tragedy to not only attend, but to participate in the County’s memorial ceremony. It is our responsibility to continue to remember those who lost loved ones and to honor the memory of those who perished.

Those interested in participating in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony are asked to email Lauren Bumbera at [email protected] or Danielle Banyacski at [email protected]

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

Sincerely,

Tom Arnone

Commissioner Director, Monmouth County

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Football: Treadwell, Henderson lead Keyport past Manchester Twp. (PHOTOS)

Nazir Treadwell rushed for three touchdowns while Mekai Henderson had two as Keyport got past Manchester Township 35-33 in Keyport, and took over the top spot of the Patriot division.Complete Box Score »Josh Love gave Manchester Township (4-1) the early lead in the first quarter after embarking on a 56-yard into the end zone on the first snap of the game. Treadwell tied it up early in the second quarter for Keyport (4-1) after a long...

Nazir Treadwell rushed for three touchdowns while Mekai Henderson had two as Keyport got past Manchester Township 35-33 in Keyport, and took over the top spot of the Patriot division.

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Josh Love gave Manchester Township (4-1) the early lead in the first quarter after embarking on a 56-yard into the end zone on the first snap of the game. Treadwell tied it up early in the second quarter for Keyport (4-1) after a long drive and ensuing four-yard touchdown run.

Manchester Township got back on top after another run from Love, this time for five yards with about five minutes left in the half. But Treadwell again set up Keyport for a score after rushing for 33 yards on a 4th-and-long before penetrating for a one-yard run to tie it up again at 14-14 at the half.

Keyport held on to possession for nearly six minutes to start out the third quarter with a subsequent 15-yard touchdown run by Henderson for the 21-14 lead, with about 6:00 left in the quarter.

Love continued his exploits with about 20 seconds left in the third quarter following a 43-yard touchdown run to cut the lead to 21-20.

Treadwell expanded Keyport’s lead to 28-20 after a quarterback rush into the end zone for six yards but Aidan Lunn put Manchester Township back on the board with a 13-yard run to cut the gap to 28-26 after a failed two-point conversion.

With about two minutes left in the game, Manchester Township gave up a costly penalty that resulted in a 41-yard touchdown run by Treadwell for the 35-26 lead.

Lunn connected with Love on a 65-yard touchdown pass with 1:46 remaining.

Love finished with three rushing touchdowns for Manchester Township and one TD reception.

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Kean University to help Keyport with erosion, pollution research

KEYPORT — A community that has faced years of flooding risks, water pollution and beach erosion is about to receive some help from a team of researchers at Kean University.In December, the Keyport Council passed a resolution that permitted Kean University to perform studies along the waterfront.Soon, the borough's bay front will become a training ground in the battle against the impacts of climate change."...

KEYPORT — A community that has faced years of flooding risks, water pollution and beach erosion is about to receive some help from a team of researchers at Kean University.

In December, the Keyport Council passed a resolution that permitted Kean University to perform studies along the waterfront.

Soon, the borough's bay front will become a training ground in the battle against the impacts of climate change.

"We're establishing a long-term relationship with them (borough officials), so we'll be partners with them as they continue to face the issues of climate change, increasing storm damage and pollution," said Daniela Shebitz, who chairs Kean's Department of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences.

In the coming days, Kean researchers will measure the borough's beach to see if a nearby sand replenishment project in Union Beach slated for later this year will affect the shoreline in Keyport, she said.

Jun Cheng, a coastal geologist at Kean, said he hopes his research on the borough's shoreline, waves and sand flow will help Keyport officials make important decisions about the future. The municipality is particularly vulnerable to flooding and erosion from nor'easters and winter storms, because its position along Raritan Bay makes the borough susceptible to impacts from northeasterly winds, Cheng said.

If the borough's beach is too narrow, a future storm surge could flood Keyport's vulnerable areas, he said. Wide beaches help to dissipate wave energy that would otherwise damage homes and structures, he said.

In 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused flood water to rise more than 6.7 feet over Keyport's bayfront promenade and damaged 113 borough properties, according to a coastal vulnerability assessment. As a result of the historic storm, Keyport lost more than $5.9 million worth of property, according to the report.

Cheng expects his data will help Keyport officials better argue the borough's need for beach replenishment to the federal Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees and partially funds the coastal projects.

But Kean's research will not stop at the municipal boundaries. The techniques used here will help train university students and future scientists in techniques used across the nation to protect shorelines and coastal communities, Cheng said. Those techniques are also valuable here in New Jersey, he added.

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"New Jersey… is ranked number one in the United States, in terms of volume of sand put on our beach per unit of shoreline," Cheng said.

Communities along Raritan Bay, Ocean County and southern New Jersey frequently need beach replenishment projects, he said.

In addition to beach studies, Kean scientists will test water quality around the former Aeromarine Industrial Park landfill, which was poorly capped and leaks pollutants into Raritan Bay.

"The federal government can't be everywhere for everybody," said Shebitz. Keyport officials "are frustrated with the DEP (state Department of Environmental Protection) for not enforcing the landfill regulations and not protecting the waterways. They feel like they've suffered a big loss of sand, because of erosion and storm damage. And nothing's being done to help them."

"We want to help gather data and information that could be used to help them in their fight to try to get the attention from the federal and state government that they deserve," she said.

Keyport officials did not respond to requests for comment.

Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers Brick, Barnegat and Lacey townships as well as the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than a decade. Reach her at @OglesbyAPP, [email protected] or 732-557-5701.

'Keep praying': Three months after breaking neck, Keyport football player back in school

Three-minute read Jerry CarinoAsbury Park PressOne recent morning, as Keyport schools superintendent Lisa Savoia arrived at work, she happened across a couple of district custodians working on a little project.“It was 6:30 a.m., and I said, ‘What are you doing?’” Savoia recalled.They said, "We’re fixing a chair for Logan.&...

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One recent morning, as Keyport schools superintendent Lisa Savoia arrived at work, she happened across a couple of district custodians working on a little project.

“It was 6:30 a.m., and I said, ‘What are you doing?’” Savoia recalled.

They said, "We’re fixing a chair for Logan.”

In mid-January, three months after suffering a spinal-cord injury while playing on Keyport High School’s football team, Logan Blanks returned to school under his own power.

“They built a special chair so he would have support,” said Donnie Blanks, Logan’s father. “Everybody went over and beyond.”

Logan, who is a senior, is taking advanced placement biology in person each morning. The rest of his classes are virtual for now. He’s also undergoing physical therapy and occupational therapy three times per week, still building up strength and endurance.

“He’s been doing very well, so we decided to try to get him back in school,” Donnie Blanks said. “He’s able to do one period.”

His return has lifted the spirits of everyone in the school community.

“I see how excited he is to be around his teammates and to be back in school,” said Jason Glezman, Keyport High’s football coach and a social studies teacher at the school. “When the guys see him, they have to restrain themselves because they want to hug him. Logan has to be careful with the way he moves, how quickly he moves, how much contact he has.

“But if you saw him, and if nobody told you how he was injured, you probably wouldn’t know.”

Helping one of their own:Keyport community comes together in support of Logan Blanks

During an Oct. 8 game against Lakewood, Logan was playing linebacker when he sustained a fracture dislocation at vertebrae C4-C5 and a disc rupture at C5-C6. He underwent two successful surgeries at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and in-patient rehabilitation at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

'We make our own miracles':How 'spot-on' response saved Keyport football player

An honors student, Logan is applying to colleges now.

“We want to keep him local of course,” Donnie Blanks said. “He’s going to start visiting a few. That’s why we wanted to get him back into school as soon as possible.”

Lisa Wallin, who teaches Logan’s advanced placement biology course and is involved in his home instruction, has been instrumental in his transition.

“She’s a phenomenal teacher and she’s played a huge role in the support process,” Glezman said. “She’s a big part of that continual theme of people stepping up and wanting to help.”

Logan's parents also credit his guidance counselor, Stacey Oxley, for managing the logistics involved in his schooling.

Glezman said the community response to Logan’s recovery has reinforced a valuable lesson.

“In life you want to develop relationships,” he said. "(In football) we talk about winning and leaving your mark with wins and championships. But relationships, that’s what life is about. We’re all going to have those moments in our lives when the relationships we build are going to help us up when we need it.”

There’s also a message the Blanks family wants to share about spinal-cord injuries and the importance of public support.

“We’ve encountered so many young people who are going through it and continue fighting a tough battle,” Donnie Blanks said. “Logan was very fortunate with how things lined up for him. We want people to keep praying — don’t forget about the other young people who are going through this.”

He added, “There’s a lot of attention (on spinal-cord injuries) at the beginning. All of them will continue to deal with it to some degree for the rest of their lives. When all the attention dies down, it’s still every day. Keep all the people who are fighting in your prayers.”

Jerry Carino is community columnist for the Asbury Park Press, focusing on the Jersey Shore’s interesting people, inspiring stories and pressing issues. Contact him at [email protected].

Sailing Open House at Keyport Yacht Club - Free and Open to the Public

KEYPORT, NJ: The Keyport Yacht Club is offering a “Sailing Open House” to individuals and families that are interested in learning the wonders of sailing on the water and how much fun it is!You'll be able to learn about their Summer Sailing Camp for kids, Adult Sailing Lessons, and the club’s amazing Boat Share Plan.Best of all, the Sailing Open House free and open to the public!Sign Up for FREE Red...

KEYPORT, NJ: The Keyport Yacht Club is offering a “Sailing Open House” to individuals and families that are interested in learning the wonders of sailing on the water and how much fun it is!

You'll be able to learn about their Summer Sailing Camp for kids, Adult Sailing Lessons, and the club’s amazing Boat Share Plan.

Best of all, the Sailing Open House free and open to the public!

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What: Sailing Open House – learn all that sailing has to offer

Where: Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First Street, Keyport, NJ

Step aboard real sailboats at the dock. Or, just take it easy and enjoy the afternoon hanging out on our waterside patio!

Bring the family or friends. Kids will see the actual sailboats our campers (girls and boys 8 to 17), that they'll learn to sail on!

The club will also have larger sailboats at the dock for you and the family to go aboard.

Wait, there's more!

Exciting Cruising and Sailboat Racing opportunities and wonderful year-round Social Events.

“Keyport Yacht Club has been a proud member of the Keyport community since 1908, said Open House Chair Dawn Straiton.

The club members include young singles, couples, families and empty nesters. Some are sailors, but just as many are there for the social activities, which go on year-round.

We welcome everyone, from all backgrounds and the open house is a great way to satisfy your curiosity about a yacht club, up close with guided tours inside and out.

And then, you can spend the rest of the afternoon discovering Keyport, it's a great town!"

Have a question?

Send a note to [email protected].

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