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How does In-home Senior Care in Manchester Township, 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 Manchester Township, 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.

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 Manchester Township, 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 Manchester Township,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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Ocean County wildfire 100% contained, 3,900 acres burned

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews have contained 100% of the 3,900-acre wildfire burning through Manchester Township, Ocean County.Manchester Township officials said that the Forest Fire Service staff would remain on the scene "to continue improving containment lines and monitor the area to ensure public safety."Smoke conditions could remain for several hours. Fortunately, no one was injured.On Wednesday afternoon, ...

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews have contained 100% of the 3,900-acre wildfire burning through Manchester Township, Ocean County.

Manchester Township officials said that the Forest Fire Service staff would remain on the scene "to continue improving containment lines and monitor the area to ensure public safety."

Smoke conditions could remain for several hours. Fortunately, no one was injured.

On Wednesday afternoon, another brush fire broke out near a highway in West Milford, New Jersey. The fire has reached 140 acres in size and is 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

WATCH: Officials give the latest details on the wildfire

One official from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Trevor Raynor, recalls seeing the dramatic flames upon arriving at the scene of the wildfire.

"We saw 200-foot flames," he said. John Cecil, Commissioner for State Parks says he saw a wall of fire.

ALSO READ | What is a Red Flag Warning?

Fifteen reported fires occurred Tuesday across the state, but officials said these numbers may shift. April is peak fire season in New Jersey, however state officials confirmed they are seeing a slight increase from last year.

Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Greg McLaughlin says, like all wildfires in New Jersey, this wildfire is being investigated.

"Keep in mind that 99 percent of wildfires are human-caused whether that be accidental or intentional," McLaughlin said.

In Teaneck, one firefighter was hurt while crews worked to put out a brushfire. Members of more than a dozen agencies battled the flames that broke out around 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Janice Yu was in Teaneck Wednesday morning with details on both fires:

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Mandatory evacuations were issued in Manchester as this massive wildfire continues to spread. Janice Yu reports.

The wind and dry conditions are making it easier for these fires to spread quickly.

Manchester Township officials said that open agricultural burning and campfires are currently restricted statewide.

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3,859-acre wildfire in Manchester Township, New Jersey is now 100% contained

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Officials on Thursday morning said the 3,859-acre forest fire in Manchester Township, Ocean County is now 100% contained.The massive fired burned federal, state and private property.At one point, there were 20 structures threatened by the blaze, but they are no longer in danger.A total of 170 homes were forced to briefly evacuate as crews stood by."They sat their trucks along the edge, they kept it controlled, making sure it didn't jump the road or anything," said Ka...

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Officials on Thursday morning said the 3,859-acre forest fire in Manchester Township, Ocean County is now 100% contained.

The massive fired burned federal, state and private property.

At one point, there were 20 structures threatened by the blaze, but they are no longer in danger.

A total of 170 homes were forced to briefly evacuate as crews stood by.

"They sat their trucks along the edge, they kept it controlled, making sure it didn't jump the road or anything," said Kathleen Kane, whose Lakehurst home sits adjacent to the woods along Division Street. "We have tons of soot all over the ground. You can see it's everywhere. It's in the house."

"All the sudden I heard banging at my door and they said, 'You got to get out right away,'" recalled Ron Castellano of Lakehurst.

Firefighters set a fire line along the edge of the woods as the wildfire got closer, burning up the vegetation closest to the houses to protect them. Helicopters also dumped water onto hot spots.

Dry, warm and windy conditions were challenging, but crews will keep working until the fire is out.

"Those pockets of unburned fuel inside the perimeter continue to burn and ignite, but our concern for escape outside of that area is very low at this point," said Chief Greg McLaughlin of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials stressed that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.

Officials said Tuesday night was a high-risk scenario and many agencies worked together to save homes and other structures.

"This fire exhibited extreme fire behavior. We saw a wall of fire, 200-foot flames, raining fire embers. I don't mean to be dramatic, but this was a severe situation that these guys and gals managed to keep in a place to project lives and property," said John Cecil, assistant commissioner of state parks, forests and historic sites.

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Chopper 6 flew overhead as crews worked to contain a 2,500-acre wildfire in Manchester Township, Ocean County on April 12, 2023.

All road closures were lifted Wednesday night.

The weather hasn't helped firefighters. AccuWeather says fire conditions continue with warm, dry and windy conditions.

The next chance for rain isn't until this weekend.

Ocean County wildfire 75% contained; another burning in West Milford

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews have made substantial progress as they battle a massive forest fire, spanning across 3,859 acres in Manchester Township, Ocean County.By Wednesday afternoon, another brush fire broke out near a highway in West Milford, New Jersey. The fire has reached 140 acres in size and is 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.Th...

MANCHESTER TWP., New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews have made substantial progress as they battle a massive forest fire, spanning across 3,859 acres in Manchester Township, Ocean County.

By Wednesday afternoon, another brush fire broke out near a highway in West Milford, New Jersey. The fire has reached 140 acres in size and is 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

The second fire Wednesday came as officials worked overnight and into the day to get the Ocean County fire 75% contained. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

WATCH: Officials give the latest details on the wildfire

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents on Division Street in Lakehurst on Tuesday night, but by 5 a.m. Wednesday, residents were able to return to their homes.

Officials say 170 homes evacuated between Manchester Township and Lake Roseboro and 60 families showed up at a shelter.

One official from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Trevor Raynor, recalls seeing the dramatic flames upon arriving at the scene of the wildfire.

"We saw 200-foot flames," he said. John Cecil, Commissioner for State Parks says he saw a wall of fire.

There are no longer any structures threatened by the fast-moving fire.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department are both working to gain control of the fire that is burning on federal, state and private property along Route 539 and Horicon Avenue.

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Crews are battling a massive 3,859-acre forest fire in Manchester Township, Ocean County. Anthony Johnson has the story.

Manchester Township officials say there are crews patrolling the area Wednesday, looking out for any flames or signs of wildfires.

ALSO READ | What is a Red Flag Warning?

There are 75 personnel working on containment. Helicopters, UTVs, trucks and other equipment remain on scene. Fifteen reported fires occurred Tuesday across the state, but officials said these numbers may shift. April is peak fire season in New Jersey, however state officials confirmed they are seeing a slight increase from last year.

Officials said no additional evacuations are planned but urge people to remain aware of their surroundings and drive carefully through smoke.

Crews are "almost sure" the containment will hold but are being conservative on numbers due to the current fire weather, Raynor said.

Authorities also said there are no issues with air quality in the area. Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Greg McLaughlin says, like all wildfires in New Jersey, this wildfire is being investigated.

"Keep in mind that 99 percent of wildfires are human-caused whether that be accidental or intentional," McLaughlin said.

In Teaneck, one firefighter was hurt while crews worked to put out a brushfire. Members of more than a dozen agencies battled the flames that broke out around 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Janice Yu was in Teaneck Wednesday morning with details on both fires:

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Mandatory evacuations were issued in Manchester as this massive wildfire continues to spread. Janice Yu reports.

The wind and dry conditions are making it easier for these fires to spread quickly.

Manchester Township officials said that open agricultural burning and campfires are currently restricted statewide.

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Manchester Township’s Al-Mubaraq Aderogba catapults to 2023 Meet of Champions long jump title

Feeling strong all day, Al-Mubaraq Aderogba’s level of confidence only grew as the long jump event continued to unfold.The Manchester Township senior eclipsed 23 feet on five of his six jumps on Thursday at Franklin High School for the Meet of Champions. His personal bests were shattered jump-after-jump and came away with the gold for the first time in his high school career.Al-Mubaraq Aderogba won the long jump at 23-9.50, walking away as a state champion.“This feels incredible. It means a whole lot to me. T...

Feeling strong all day, Al-Mubaraq Aderogba’s level of confidence only grew as the long jump event continued to unfold.

The Manchester Township senior eclipsed 23 feet on five of his six jumps on Thursday at Franklin High School for the Meet of Champions. His personal bests were shattered jump-after-jump and came away with the gold for the first time in his high school career.

Al-Mubaraq Aderogba won the long jump at 23-9.50, walking away as a state champion.

“This feels incredible. It means a whole lot to me. The journey to get here was tough but I’m just happy to be here and come out on top,” Al-Mubaraq Aderogba said.

All six of his jumps were impressive, but fifth one was the championship winner.

He flew by South Brunswick’s Damarion Potts’ 23-5.75, who won the high jump earlier in the day.

BOYS LONG JUMP RESULTS

1 Al-Mubaraq Aderogba 12 Manchester Township HS 23-9.50

2 Damarion Potts 12 South Brunswick HS 23-5.75

3 Emanuel Ross 11 Red Bank Catholic HS 22-7.25

4 Damian Scouloukas 12 Hunterdon Central HS 22-5.50

5 Chris Ross 12 Wallkill Valley HS 22-3

6 Tristen Miscia 12 Morristown-Beard School 22-2.25

7 Joel Blamon 12 Cinnaminson HS 22-0

8 Lawrence Hicks 11 Red Bank Regional HS 21-6.75

9 Brian Walsh 12 Mendham HS 21-5.50

10 Xavier Ramos 12 Vineland HS 21-5

11 William Murray 12 Mainland Regional HS 21-4.50

12 Karon Brookins 10 Timber Creek Reg. HS 21-4.25

13 Joshua Yoon 11 Cresskill HS 21-2.25

14 Joe White 12 Christian Brothers Academy 20-11.50

15 Cael Driscoll 12 Manasquan HS 20-8.50

16 Jabron Solomon 12 Woodbury HS 20-6.25

17 Michael Thomas 10 Donovan Catholic HS 20-0.75

18 Kyle Durkin 11 Calvary Christian 19-10.50

19 Emir Canli 10 Delran HS 19-10.25

20 Darren Burton 12 Seton Hall Prep 18-9.50

21 Jalen Rogers 11 Rahway HS 17-10.50

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Homes threatened, evacuations ordered in Ocean County wildfire

Check out the latest updates: "Wall of fire (with) 200-foot flames," NJ forest officialMANCHESTER - A fast-moving wildfire that spread to 2,500 acres as of early Wednesday morning has forced authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation order for about 170 homes and other structures in Manches...

Check out the latest updates: "Wall of fire (with) 200-foot flames," NJ forest official

MANCHESTER - A fast-moving wildfire that spread to 2,500 acres as of early Wednesday morning has forced authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation order for about 170 homes and other structures in Manchester and Lakehurst, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

As of the latest reporting, about 75 structures were threatened, the state Forest Fire Service said.

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office said in an email alert and text message at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday that “all residents between Division Street and Myrtle (Street in Lakehurst) are to evacuate immediately due to a brush fire.”

Additionally, the Manchester Office of Emergency Management ordered mandatory evacuations along Beckerville Road, Horicon Avenue and Horicon Drive in the Whiting section of the township due to the forest fire, the township said in a statement.

Evacuees were being instructed to report to Manchester Township High School.

The Forest Fire Service and the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department were operating Tuesday night in unified command as their firefighters battled the blaze — 10% contained early Wednesday — which they’re calling the “Jimmy’s Waterhole Fire.” The inferno is burning on U.S. military, state and private property along Route 539 and Horicon Avenue in Manchester, the state agency said.

At the Route 70 and Union Avenue traffic circle in Lakehurst, ash was raining down and conditions were smoky. From Lake Horicon, the roar of the fire could be heard across the water. As many as two dozen people had gathered in small groups on the banks of the lake to watch and photograph the scene.

A Berkeley man who is building a house on Beckerville Road in Manchester said that the fire initially appeared to be under control when he left the construction site on Tuesday evening.

“It looked like it was calming down, and then, so, I left and … I have a bunch of equipment out there and we figured it was OK,” said the man, who asked not to be identified.

As he drove away he noticed that emergency personnel had started to block off roads and that the situation was much more serious than he had surmised.

As midnight neared, he was keeping his eyes on a live video stream from the security cameras mounted at the property.

“They’re still on, so we know that it didn’t really catch the house at all at (this) point,” he said. “I’m just in amazement that this is happening. … And just keeping our fingers crossed and praying.”

The Forest Fire Service said that its crews had begun a backfiring operation to aid in the containment — meaning that they were starting controlled burns in nearby areas in an effort to stop the spread of the wildfire. Local volunteer fire departments in Ocean County had been deployed to safeguard the threatened structures.

Route 539 was closed from Route 70 to Long Swamp Road. Route 70 was closed from Lakehurst Circle to Beckerville West Road. Horicon Avenue was completely closed. Beckerville East Road and Beckerville West Road have also been shut down.

Route 539 and Route 70 have reopened in both directions as of Wednesday morning, according to Nixle. Horicon and Beckerville Roads are still shut down.

April is the peak of the wildfire season in New Jersey, with 99% of New Jersey wildfires caused by people. Nine out of 10 homes destroyed in wildfires are the result of embers falling on the structures, all according to the Forest Fire Service.

Authorities have directed the public to avoid the area.

Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, police in neighboring Berkeley issued an email advisory to its residents that the fire posed no current risk to its jurisdiction.

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