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How does In-home Senior Care in Rumson, 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 Rumson, 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 Rumson, 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 Rumson,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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Rumson-FH baseball utilizes a successful pitching formula to 2nd straight sectional title

RUMSON - It is a pitching formula that came about due to circumstance, but it has worked beautifully all season for the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School baseball team.The formula was in evidence again Friday at Hal Lorme Field as Rumson-Fair Haven cruised to an 8-3 win over Spotswood in the NJSIAA Central Group 2 championship game.For the most part, the formula has consisted of using as starting pitcher either senior right-hander Jackson Hinchliffe or senior right-hander John Goodes, then going to the likes...

RUMSON - It is a pitching formula that came about due to circumstance, but it has worked beautifully all season for the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School baseball team.

The formula was in evidence again Friday at Hal Lorme Field as Rumson-Fair Haven cruised to an 8-3 win over Spotswood in the NJSIAA Central Group 2 championship game.

For the most part, the formula has consisted of using as starting pitcher either senior right-hander Jackson Hinchliffe or senior right-hander John Goodes, then going to the likes of sophomore right-hander Owen O'Toole and senior right-hander Matt Bruno, with senior right-hander Cal Champeau also playing a major part starting and relieving and junior left-hander Jackson Gallagher getting action as a starter.

Friday, Goodes pitched the first 3 1/3 innings and he allowed one run on four hits, struck out three and walked six while throwing 75 pitches.

Hinchliffe, who had thrown 67 pitches this past Tuesday in the Bulldogs' 2-1 win over Ocean in a Central 2 semifinal, retired all five batters he faced in 1 2/3 innings with three strikeouts while throwing 20 pitches.

O'Toole, who was also the starting quarterback for Rumson-Fair Haven's football team that reached the NJSIAA Group 2 championship game in 2022, pitched a 1-2-3 sixth with two strikeouts on 10 pitches and Bruno pitched the seventh and gave up two runs on two hits, walked one and struck out two and threw 30 pitches.

In the Ocean game, it was Hinchliffe to O'Toole to Bruno. In the sectional quarterfinal, it was Goodes to O'Toole to Champeau to Bruno.

At the start of the season, Rumson-Fair Haven head coach Owen Stewart and his coaching staff figured Goodes, a Rutgers University recruit, and Hinchliffe, a Richmond recruit, would be going six or seven innings in most of their starts.

But, things quickly changed.

"We had some arm shutdowns,'' Stewart said. "Jackson (Hinchliffe) had an arm shutdown. Johnny (Goodes) had an arm shutdown. So those games, we'd end up having to start Jackson Gallagher, who is a really good lefty, and he'd go five innings and then we'd go to the other guys (O'Toole, Bruno and Champeau).

"Then, we had to use Cal as a starter a lot. Pitched in relief a lot against some really tough teams. Those games, Cal had to start, he was coming off throwing two out of three days, so we knew we weren't going to get more than three innings out of him. It just kind of presented itself as this was a formula we could go to. We could keep them fresh all year, and they really are. They are at their freshest right now.''

The pitching by committee also results in batters not being able to get a set pattern on a plan of hitting.

"They all have just a slightly different arm angle, a slightly different attitude, little different pitches and little different style they can throw to guys,'' Stewart said.

Stewart said the way Bruno, a George Washington University-recruit, pitched in the preseason scrimmage schedule, was a key to the way the plan evolved.

"He would come in with an attitude and just fill up strike zones, try to get in and out of there in 10 pitches and get himself off the field,'' Stewart said. "It really started there with the way to use him.''

O'Toole, after a long football season, did not start focusing on baseball until late January.

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"I think he said, his first outing, he threw 68 miles per hour,'' Stewart said. "He's just grown with each outing, and he's calm and he's cool out there.''

WHAT IT MEANS

It was the second straight Central Group 2 championship for Rumson-Fair Haven (21-5). This one was not nearly as dramatic last year's 4-3 win over Wall when it rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh and was down to its final strike three times.

The Bulldogs, who won their third sectional title overall, will host Seneca (13-13) Monday at 4 p.m. in a Group 2 semifinal.

Seneca, which was seeded ninth in South Group 2 and began the state tournament with a 9-13 record, defeated Haddon Heights 5-0 in the South 2 championship game Friday. Haddon Heights defeated Rumson-Fair Haven 4-2 in last year's Group 2 semifinal.

Rumson-Fair Haven has never advanced to a group championship game.

Stewart said there is a chance Hinchliffe could get the start Monday. It would be the third time Hinchliffe has been on the mound in seven days if he pitches in the game.

KEY INNING

The first inning set the tone for a Rumson-Fair Haven team that for much of the season has had trouble scoring runs.

The Bulldogs have been involved in four 2-1 games, three of which they have won. They also won a 1-0 game against Hamilton North in the first round of the state tournament in which Hinchliffe threw a complete-game no-hitter.

There were no run issues Friday as the Bulldogs scored three runs in the first inning, had at least one run each of the six innings they batted in and had 11 hits.

Sophomore center fielder Parker Shenman, who went 4-for-4 with a triple, double, RBI and scored two runs, led off the bottom of the first with a single. He scored on a single by Jack Riva. Brayden Dill added an RBI single and Spencer Hobson a run-scoring ground out later in the inning.

Riva had a run-scoring ground out in the second, Shenman an RBI ground out in the third, senior catcher Owen Kenney an RBI single in the fourth, Reece Moroney and Dill had sacrifice flies in the fifth and sixth innings.

'Heart Of A Giant' Voting Includes Rumson-Fair Haven Nominee

RUMSON, NJ — Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Shane Sullivan learned firsthand of the need for support for childhood cancer victims when his own cousin faced the illness.Now Sullivan, of Rumson, has been nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants.And he was praised by his coach for his support of Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer...

RUMSON, NJ — Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Shane Sullivan learned firsthand of the need for support for childhood cancer victims when his own cousin faced the illness.

Now Sullivan, of Rumson, has been nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants.

And he was praised by his coach for his support of Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer, based in Middletown.

Now in its 10th year, the Heart of a Giant program announced this series of nominees.

"These Tri-State area high school football players, mascots and team managers have all been nominated for the award by their coaches for their commitment, teamwork, will, character and and dedication," the organization said.

And Shane Sullivan seems to certainly fit the bill, according to his coach.

In his nomination, Coach Jeremy Schulte said "Shane has consistently shown a high character level since his freshman year of high school. Since then, Shane has worked tirelessly as a three-sport athlete at a competitive school, which recently ranked second in the state in overall athletics.

"Shane has also remained dedicated to his school work, maintaining a 3.4 GPA in a rigorous academic setting. Even while doing all of this, Shane has found time to volunteer with an organization very close to his heart," he said.

And Shane Sullivan is hoping to support an organization that helps young people who have cancer, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer.

The coach recalled that "I was approached by Shane in the summertime and he asked if we as a team could do something to honor this month as a means of giving back to a local charity, Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer, that helped his little cousin (now five-years cancer free) during her two times fight against Wilms tumor.

"Infinite Love is a local, 100 percent volunteer-run, 501c3 foundation that provides research grants to our country’s leading hospitals as well as prides itself in helping childhood cancer families both financially and emotionally. Shane has worked with Infinite Love and as of today’s date, has helped raise over $6,000 in a short amount of time," the coach said.

He said that "Grit, compassion, and dedication are all characteristics coaches love to see in their athletes, and Shane continues to display all of the characteristics. We are incredibly proud of Shane and feel that he exemplifies everything the Heart of a Giant represents."

There are nine other nominees from elsewhere in New Jersey and New York states. Sullivan is the only Central Jersey candidate.

The voting period for these nominees is now open until Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11:59 p.m., with the final vote tally determining who will be named the weekly group’s finalist.

The link to vote for the nominee is here.

At the end of the six-week voting process, six finalists and five wild card finalists will be named, for a total of 11 finalist honorees, according to the organization.

Each finalist will receive $1,000 grant for their high school’s football program, with the grand prize winner’s school getting an additional $9,000 equipment grant.

The grand prize winner and his coach will be honored on the field at a future New York Giants game this season. The grand prize winner will be selected based on video submissions stating why they have the Heart of a Giant, the organization says.

For more information on the program, click here.

Surf Bar & Grill in Rumson has closed

Surf Bar & Grill in Rumson, which Victor Rallo opened as Surf BBQ in 2016, has closed.Rallo shard the news in a message on the restaurant's website and on social media."To our customers, friends and wonderful community, after an incredible seven years of serving you at Surf Bar and Grill, we have chosen to close our doors Monday, Sept. 4," it reads....

Surf Bar & Grill in Rumson, which Victor Rallo opened as Surf BBQ in 2016, has closed.

Rallo shard the news in a message on the restaurant's website and on social media.

"To our customers, friends and wonderful community, after an incredible seven years of serving you at Surf Bar and Grill, we have chosen to close our doors Monday, Sept. 4," it reads. "Thank you for your patronage and support during these past years. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to have provided all of you with warm and welcoming hospitality."

Rallo said he is planning a new concept for the space.

When the Rumson restaurant opened in the former Molly Maguire's Gastropub on East River Road, it represented new territory for Rallo, known for his Italian restaurants and PBS program, "Eat! Drink! Italy! with Vic Rallo."

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To open Surf BBQ, he turned to Billy Durney of Brooklyn's Hometown Bar-B-Que and Alex Smith of the original Mighty Quinn Barbeque in Manhattan.

"I'm passionate about the cuisines of the world, and the only true American cuisine is barbecue," Rallo told the Asbury Park Press in 2016. "It's a historic cuisine with its origins in the South, and we're trying to be true to the origins."

Rallo also owns Birravino in Red Bank, Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, and Pastavino Trattora E Enoteca in Staten Island. A Staten Island Surf location opened in 2017 and closed in 2020.

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Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to [email protected].

Predicted Rain, Winds Postpone Weekend Activities In Rumson

RUMSON, NJ — All weekend community events in Rumson are postponed because of severe weather predicted for the area, the borough announced.The Rumson Historical Preservation Commission's award ceremony and walking tour will now take place Sunday, Oct. 1, the borough said. The commission will honor this year’s historic preservation award winners, followed by a self-guided walking tour of historic properties, meeting at 1 p.m., Oct. 1 at Victory Park.All Rumson Recreation youth sport programs are also postponed this we...

RUMSON, NJ — All weekend community events in Rumson are postponed because of severe weather predicted for the area, the borough announced.

The Rumson Historical Preservation Commission's award ceremony and walking tour will now take place Sunday, Oct. 1, the borough said. The commission will honor this year’s historic preservation award winners, followed by a self-guided walking tour of historic properties, meeting at 1 p.m., Oct. 1 at Victory Park.

All Rumson Recreation youth sport programs are also postponed this weekend, the borough said.

The National Weather Service currently has Monmouth County listed under the following severe weather alerts.

The timeline is set for late evening Friday, with greatest impacts on Saturday.

The borough urged reporting power outages and downed wires directly to JCP&L:

To report downed wires:

The JCP&L MyTown link on the Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) 24/7 Power Center provides comprehensive municipal outage and infrastructure information for every municipality in the company’s service area.

Rumson's Iconic Clock House For Sale with Christie's Real Estate

Nancy Golden of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Fair Haven to represent the sale of the Borden Carriage HouseChristie's International Real Estate Group, Brand Partner|Updated Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 10:54 am ETThis is a paid post contributed by a Patch Community Partner. The views expressed in this post are the author's own, and the information presented has not been...

Nancy Golden of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Fair Haven to represent the sale of the Borden Carriage House

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September 20, 2023, Rumson, NJ - For the first time in 128 years, one of the most iconic buildings in Rumson, The Borden Carriage House, is on the market in pristine condition. Known locally as "The Clock House," the home recently won two historical awards for the meticulous restoration efforts performed by the current owners, including the Rumson Historic Preservation Award and the Monmouth County Preservation Award.

“We are very proud to represent the sale of such an iconic landmark in town. Every home has a story, and no one understands that better than Christie’s International Real Estate. Blending the worlds of art and real estate, we are very proud to market 68 West River Road in Rumson, a property with such rich history and provenance,” said Nancy Golden, the agent representing the sale.

‍‍Designed by the famed Gilded Age architectural firm, Carrère and Hastings, the carriage house was commissioned by the Borden Family in 1895, one of Rumson's founding families; they donated the land for Victory Park, the football stadium and the clocktower on Rumson Fair Haven High School, all still in use today. Carrère and Hastings designed some 600+ projects for world-renowned clients, including Henry Flagler, the Rockefellers, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, Murry Guggenheim, J.P. Morgan, Mrs. Vanderbilt, Edward H. Harriman, and Alfred I.DuPont. Notably, the firm is also responsible for the design of The New York Public Library.

In the 1980’s the carriage house was converted from a barn into a home. The owners scoured the surrounding areas in order to source building materials from the same time period as the house, including a set of French doors from the estate of JP Morgan, Jr. The previous owner invested approximately $800,000 into the property, with many modern upgrades—including an elevator, gourmet kitchen, landscaping, and a gorgeous master suite with a balcony overlooking the Navesink River. The owners desired to have a working clock on the building again and preserve one of the existing outside clock faces. The clock now on the front of the house is a working replica of the E. Howard Tower Clock that was original to the carriage house in 1895. The original clock face that was on the house was salvaged and hung on the third floor next to the Clock Works.

Today, “The Clock House” is a timeless retreat unlike any other. Modern day luxury blends seamlessly while respectfully maintaining the original character. An open floor plan, 10-foot ceilings, an elevator and a stunning gourmet kitchen are just the beginning. There is an expansive primary suite with a balcony overlooking the Navesink River. The third floor boasts guest quarters with a second kitchen and additional living space. All of this gracefully situated on 1.7 acres of manicured grounds with a pool and treehouse. The home is offered at $3,500,000. For more information, contact Nancy Golden at 732-800-5050 or visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

About Christie’s International Real Estate Group Christie’s International Real Estate Group is the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate (CIRE) servicing the tri-state area. With more than 30 offices and 1,000 associates, CIRE Group services clients with all of their real estate needs throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. CIRE is a global real estate network of more than 31,000 agents across 50 countries, representing annual sales volume of more than $100 billion. With a staff of accomplished real estate agents and brokers, the firm’s clients receive the highest levels of customer service and customized, personalized real estate services.

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