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How does In-home Senior Care in Neptune City, 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 Neptune City, 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 Neptune City, 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 Neptune City,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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Neptune Women honored at Juneteenth Day Celebration

Members of the Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) attended the Juneteenth Jubilee. Pictured are Chris Bond (left), Ralph Hendrickson, Annette Scott, John Enz, Dr. Angela Robinson and Robert Joe Lee. Annette Scott of Neptune was honored by Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) with the Spark of Inspiration award for expanding voting rights in New Jersey and inspiring public service. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Annette ScottPhoto Credit: Courtesy of Annette ScottAnnette Scott of Neptu...

Members of the Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) attended the Juneteenth Jubilee. Pictured are Chris Bond (left), Ralph Hendrickson, Annette Scott, John Enz, Dr. Angela Robinson and Robert Joe Lee.

Annette Scott of Neptune was honored by Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) with the Spark of Inspiration award for expanding voting rights in New Jersey and inspiring public service. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Annette Scott

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Annette Scott

Annette Scott of Neptune was honored by Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) with the Spark of Inspiration award for expanding voting rights in New Jersey and inspiring public service. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Annette Scott

By Alissa Deleo

Last UpdatedJune 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM

ASBURY PARK, NJ — Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

The name "Juneteenth" references the date of the holiday, combining the words "June" and "nineteenth."

It is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.

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In recent years, Juneteenth has gained increased recognition and support, with efforts to make it a nationally recognized holiday.

On June 17, 2021, it was signed into law by President Joe Biden, designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday, highlighting the importance of this historic moment in the fabric of American history.

Annette Scott of Neptune was recently honored by Interfaith Community Builders (ICB) with the Spark of Inspiration award for expanding voting rights in New Jersey and inspiring public service.

Scott, a registered nurse, received the award during ICB's annual Juneteenth Jubilee celebration on Saturday, June 17 in Burlington County.

"It was awe-inspiring," Scott said of receiving the award.

"It was such an honor and greatly appreciated — I am very grateful just to be recognized for what I do," Scott said, adding, "I'm glad I inspire others, but it was very inspirational for me also."

In March 2018, Scott formed a partnership between the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (LWVSMC) and the Monmouth County chapter of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation to launch the Reenter-Register-Vote (RRV) initiative, which makes the voter registration process a regular part of a citizen's reentry into society once their sentence is complete.

Each Wednesday, Scott conducts a one-hour course at NJ Reentry's office, 72 Morris Ave., Neptune City, where those on parole or probation in New Jersey are given the opportunity to register to vote and decide if they would like to become poll workers.

During the weekly classes, Scott, assisted by Donna Lembo, helps formerly incarcerated citizens in their registration process by reviewing and mailing each application.

While Scott was growing the RRV initiative, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and its partners launched the "1844 No More" campaign, which sought to restore voting rights for New Jerseyans on parole and probation who were unable to vote before the completion of their sentence.

Scott's work culminated with Gov. Phil Murphy signing a law in December 2019 that restored voting rights for 83,000 people on parole or probation.

The League of Women Voters is a 102-year-old nationwide, nonpartisan organization that originally encouraged women's suffrage and assisted women with the voting process.

Hobby Lobby, Korean BBQ Coming To Neptune Township

NEPTUNE, NJ — A Hobby Lobby and a KPot Korean BBQ are coming to Neptune Township:Both have leased spaces at the Neptune Plaza shopping center on Rt. 66, confirmed Azarian Realty, the leasing agent of that shopping complex.Hobby Lobby, the craft store owned by a conservative Christian family, will move into the 58,952-square-foot prime anchor space directly facing Rt. 66, formerly occupied by Marshalls/HomeGoods.The decision by Hobby Lobby to open an outpost there was just finalized this January. Construction on the...

NEPTUNE, NJ — A Hobby Lobby and a KPot Korean BBQ are coming to Neptune Township:

Both have leased spaces at the Neptune Plaza shopping center on Rt. 66, confirmed Azarian Realty, the leasing agent of that shopping complex.

Hobby Lobby, the craft store owned by a conservative Christian family, will move into the 58,952-square-foot prime anchor space directly facing Rt. 66, formerly occupied by Marshalls/HomeGoods.

The decision by Hobby Lobby to open an outpost there was just finalized this January. Construction on the store will begin in the next few weeks.

However, it will not open until 2024, said Azarian.

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The Korean BBQ location will open much sooner, as the restaurant is currently under construction and will open sometime this spring, if not earlier.

In July of 2022, KPot leased a 10,000-square-foot space at Neptune Plaza.

If you are not familiar with KPot, it's a restaurant chain that sells Korean BBQ and Asian hot pot soups, where you cook seasoned meats on a grill at your table, or in a hot steaming bowl of broth in front of you. KPot is in the midst of a major New Jersey expansion, with locations also opening in Hazlet, South Plainfield and Toms River in 2023.

KPot is $28.99 per person for all you can eat and servers bring unlimited meats, seafood and vegetables you grill yourself, plus rice. It is very tasty.

The addition of Hobby Lobby brings the Neptune Plaza Shopping Center to 99.3 percent occupancy , with one currently vacant retail space of 1,621 square feet available for immediate occupancy.

“When Marshalls/Home Goods relocated in the market, it left considerable upside and opportunity to reposition the Neptune Plaza shopping center," said Kevin Pelio, senior director of leasing at Azarian. "Hobby Lobby was able to see that long-term vision and their future success at the property as well. We are slated to begin oversight of renovation and construction in the next few weeks and look forward to Hobby Lobby’s highly anticipated opening."

Other nearby business news: Oakhurst Red Lobster On Hwy. 35 Permanently Closes (Dec. 2022)

Rebuilding Warriors Fundraiser to return to The Headliner

Rebuilding Warriors is a non-profit that pairs honorably discharged veterans with service dogs. During Sunday's event, "K9 Tito" will be presented to a veteran.Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rebuilding WarriorsRebuilding Warriors is a non-profit that pairs honorably discharged veterans with service dogs. During Sunday's event, "K9 Tito" will be presented to a veteran.Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rebuilding WarriorsRebuilding Warriors will be hosting its 9th Annual Fun...

Rebuilding Warriors is a non-profit that pairs honorably discharged veterans with service dogs. During Sunday's event, "K9 Tito" will be presented to a veteran.

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Rebuilding Warriors is a non-profit that pairs honorably discharged veterans with service dogs. During Sunday's event, "K9 Tito" will be presented to a veteran.Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rebuilding Warriors

Rebuilding Warriors will be hosting its 9th Annual Fundraiser at the Headliner this Sunday, which will feature food, live music, and more. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rebuilding Warriors

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Last UpdatedMay 4, 2023 at 6:08 PM

NEPTUNE CITY, NJ – Hangout with dogs for a good cause! Rebuilding Warriors will be hosting its 9th Annual Fundraiser at The Headliner this Sunday, May 7. The event, which is being held from 2 to 7 p.m., will feature food, live entertainment, and more.

Rebuilding Warriors is a Texas-based non-profit that raises money to assist honorably discharged veterans living with physical and mental disabilities including amputations, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI.) The organization pairs service dogs with these veterans to give them companionship.

“These dogs become great confidence builders aiding these men and women as they return to society. It will become a challenge for the participants to raise and care for these world-class animals,” a Rebuilding Warriors statements reads. “The unconditional love given and received by these dogs will teach these warriors to ignore their own self-imposed limitations.”

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In an effort raise money to purchase these service dogs, Rebuilding Warriors will hold its 9th fundraising event at The Headliner, located at 1401 NJ-35 in Neptune. For $25, participants have access to the event and food. There will also be happy hour drink specials. Donations are collected at the door.

There will be live entertainment throughout the event, featuring performances from the Pipes and Drums Band of The Friendly Sons of Shillelagh, The TBPG Band, and the Lake Como-based band the E Boro Bandits. A cameo from Pat Roddy is also expected to take place.

In addition to the food and entertainment, there will also be a gift auction, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. At 4 p.m., “Tito,” a certified service dog, will be presented to a veteran that is a part of the Rebuilding Warriors program.

To learn more about Rebuilding Warriors and to learn how to donate, click here.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation

Philanthropy helps Jersey Shore University Medical Center fulfill its mission to provide the best care, close to home. Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is the tax-exempt arm of the medical center and gladly accepts gifts from individuals, families, grateful patients, businesses, corporations, foundations and other similar sources. If you would like to make a gift to the medical center, but are unsure where or how you would like to lend your support, our team will gladly speak with you. Your gift to the medical center can hav...

Philanthropy helps Jersey Shore University Medical Center fulfill its mission to provide the best care, close to home. Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is the tax-exempt arm of the medical center and gladly accepts gifts from individuals, families, grateful patients, businesses, corporations, foundations and other similar sources. If you would like to make a gift to the medical center, but are unsure where or how you would like to lend your support, our team will gladly speak with you. Your gift to the medical center can have a direct impact on technology, programs and services and can help us continue to provide the best care to our patients. Thank you for your support.

Paul Huegel Vice President of Development Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation 1945 NJ-33, Neptune City, NJ 07753 Telephone: 908-675-3986 Fax: 732-751-5120 Email: [email protected]

John Toomey Senior Development Officer Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation 1945 NJ-33, Neptune City, NJ 0775 Telephone: 732-751-5161 Email: [email protected]

Ellen Hahn Director of Development K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Foundation 1944 State Route 33, Suite 102-A Neptune City, New Jersey 07753 Telephone: 908-489-7029 Email: [email protected]

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation: 22-2342452

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You can make a significant impact by directing your donation toward one of Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s top fundraising priorities. To learn more about our greatest needs, please download the linked brochure.

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K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

Hackensack Meridian Children's Health at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, located at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, provides comprehensive medical and surgical pediatric care in more than 30 sub-specialties. Your support can be directed to numerous areas to help our patients and their families, including child life programs, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Tackle Kids Cancer and more.

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Board of Trustees

Chairperson: Walter E. Earle, II

Vice Chairperson: John F. Reinhardt

Secretary: Robert Smith

Treasurer: Alexander Taylor

Chairperson (Emeritus): Peter Cancro

CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health: Robert C. Garrett

President and Chief Development Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation: Joyce P. Hendricks

President, Southern Market: Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP

President and Chief Hospital Executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center: Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA

Vice President, Development: Paul Huegel

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Sister & Nurse Duo to Tackle Kids Cancer in 2022 TCS New York City Marathon

Golfer Grateful to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for Life-Saving Mulligan

Brighten your space at Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home in Neptune City

NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — Since opening six months ago, Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home has been providing those looking to add a little greenery to their spaces with a variety of over 70 options of plants to choose from.Located at 116 Third Ave., in Neptune City., the boutique plant shop offers customers easy-to-care for blooms, hanging baskets, rare and trendy houseplants, homewares and gifts made by local artisans.Owner Cristina Kocsis said she developed her business from her lifelong passion for gardening, plant life and cre...

NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — Since opening six months ago, Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home has been providing those looking to add a little greenery to their spaces with a variety of over 70 options of plants to choose from.

Located at 116 Third Ave., in Neptune City., the boutique plant shop offers customers easy-to-care for blooms, hanging baskets, rare and trendy houseplants, homewares and gifts made by local artisans.

Owner Cristina Kocsis said she developed her business from her lifelong passion for gardening, plant life and creativity.

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"I knew I always wanted to work with plants," she said.

Kocsis explained that she learned how to garden from her Father, who grew up on a farm in Spain.

She recalled spending summers on the farm where eucalyptus trees were abundant.

"When you go there, the air smells like it," Kocsis said, adding, "The shop's name is a tribute to my Father and where he's from."

Kocsis selects all of her horticultural products from nurseries throughout New Jersey and New York.

Currently, the most popular sellers are the Tradescantia Nanouk and Calathea Musaica.

The shop includes a potting bar where individuals can bring in empty pots to be filled with a plant of their choice.

"I try to keep everything affordable to everybody," Kocsis said.

The shop offers a personalized consultation to pair the right plant with the right plant owner's home environment and lifestyle.

"I offer something different for collectors or for people who are new to collecting plants," she said.

Kocsis said the most rewarding part of her job is interacting with customers and helping answer any questions that they may have about caring for their plants.

"I like making people happy. I talk to every single person that comes in," Kocsis said.

"I especially enjoy when people come in, and they don't know what they're looking for — I help them find the right plant for them, and they leave really happy."

Additionally, Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home offers classes, demonstrations and an event space for private parties.

The shop is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on Eucalyptus Houseplants and Home, visit its website here.

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