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Home Care In Deep River, CT

Home Care Deep River, CT

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Deep River Historical Society gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Deep River, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“The level of dedication Crystal has to her work is amazing!! I cannot say how impressive the effort and the results Crystal has displayed over the last several months, how lucky I feel to have her apart of my mother’s weekly life. Crystal has established trust, friendship, and a sincere companionship with my mother who, not so long ago, was so adamantly opposed to having anyone in her house. When speaking with Crystal and my mother, I could hear the excitement in Crystal’s voice when she shared her success in getting my Mom out of the house. Can’t thank you enough!!”

Bob H.
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“Always Best Care of Central CT is helping me with my mom who is 92 and still living on her own. The in-home care they are providing is the best. Without the assistance they are providing us in Enfield this would be overwhelming.”

Bob R.
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“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor. When my mom was recently in the hospital, I knew it would not be possible for her to be completely on her own right away. She loves where she resides and enjoys all of the activities that are offered. My goal was to get her back into her apartment as soon as possible with the support she needed to increase her strength and return to her prior level of wellness she had before she went into the hospital. She was used to walking a couple miles a day. When I reached out to ABC I made it clear that my mom would need somebody who would be willing to walk with her in the morning, and in the evening enabling her to get back to her baseline. I would like to complement all of the staff at ABC who provided my mom such wonderful support after two weeks she returned to her baseline and remained in her apartment. She really enjoyed all of the staff that were with her , they were professional they encouraged her to walk, drink fluids, eat and were instrumental in assisting her to reach her prior level of independence. I would strongly recommend ABC to anybody who is in need of support for their loved one.”

Robin Y.
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“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking, decreased appetite, increased incontinence. (Part of the expected declining process per her Dr.) Tara has been wonderful in adapting to Mom’s changing needs as they develop and a very helpful partner in troubleshooting. brainstorming how to adapt to best support Mom. It’s also been helpful in my regular communication with Mom’s Dr, to let her know in detail what has come up and how we have approached. Thank you (again) for your talented staff!”

Jeremy H.
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“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding care to our aunt. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an elder family member in need. Also, the staff that helped to set up their services was outstanding as well. They made the decisions easy to understand with no hidden agenda. Thank you again to "ABC!"”

KEVIN M.
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“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and a joy to work with.”

Daniel S.
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“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”

Daniel S.
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“Caring for family can be difficult and challenging at times. It's so nice to know that Always Best Care Senior Services is there to help!”

Cathy K.
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“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as she would as her own mother. She treats me the way she would like to be treated. We are a good “team” together.”

Tracy H.
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“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family. My daughters feel she is truly a tremendous caregiver. They know I am in good hands. She acknowledges with commitment of my physical, emotional, and practical needs, my quality of life has excelled due to Diana’s help. I look forward to her presence everyday her attitude is exceptional, Diana comes to work daily with a smile on her face. She enters the front door, singing softly ready to work. She has never taken a day off, I have had many caregivers, but Diana is truly the best!”

Anne H.
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“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing but my mom’s best interest at heart. She continues to go above and beyond to care for my mom, and ensure anyone else who may be there also understands my mom’s needs. Tina has even gone so far to rearrange her schedule or give up her free time to stay with my mom to avoid her having someone that doesn’t know her. I can see that she genuinely cares for my mom, and treats her as if she was her own family member. That also goes both ways, my mom lights up when she sees Tina. We consider Tina part of our family.”

David L.
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“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's care. Kristine and Taylor are a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgable and had the answers to all our questions. They were able to help with all aspects of the care we needed. I highly recommend them.”

John S.
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“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside her service area, she helped to find resources for us. Her commitment to providing outstanding care is only surpassed by her desire to help others. Thank you Kristine!”

Matt B.
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“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and her Team at Always Best Care are very caring and professional and exactly who you would want on your side if you have a loved one who needs help!”

Ann B.
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“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”

Kimberly O.
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“We needed some home care services for Dad who has dementia, and we made the right decision to trust ABC Senior Services for this support. Dad was lined up with a caregiver who was attentive and helpful, and she and Dad really hit it off. The management and administrative staff from ABC were also very effective and professional. You'll make a good decision to go with ABC Senior Services...”

Liam M.
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“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and making sure they receive the best care available. Highly recommended!”

Greg G.
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“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and has an immense desire to help my father. Reliability is vital trait in Rosemary. When my father was in the hospital and came home she immediately wanted to be by his side. My father has come to rely and depend on Rosemary. She is always on time whether it is giving medication or administering food and often encourages my father and helps my father maintain his dignity”

Denise D.
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“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are short staffed. Due to our licensing, we can only have CNAs on the floor and Always Best Care has provided excellent CNAs every time we need some extra help. All of their CNAs have been helpful, willing to go above and beyond for our residents and we always have great responses from our own CNAs and supervisory staff. I am so thankful to Michelle and Wilda who will always staff a shift that I need, even if I call 30 minutes before the shift starts. You’ve been such a huge help!”

Kaytee S.
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“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad needed care following a diagnosis of dementia, I knew there wouldn’t be anyone better to call than them. The caregivers that have worked with my dad have been wonderful. They are true saints to my family, allowing us the knowledge that Dad is okay to stay at home. They have navigated all of the changes in his cognitive state with grace and kept my father’s dignity in place. He was always a very active man and the caregivers have managed to keep him active, even as his health declines.”

Belinda F.
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“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I received their information from a close friend of mine that also used their agency. My uncle was a very proud man and did not want help from anyone, including family. Taylor met with me and spent time getting to know the ins and outs of my uncle’s care as well as his personality. She asked about his background so that they could look for a caregiver with similar interests. Although he took a turn for the worse rather quickly, the short time care was provided was wonderful. Thank you for your help and compassion.”

Karel O.
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“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is able to get him talking about all aspects and experiences of his life. They go out regularly and she encourages my dad to participate in the activities put on by the community he lives in. They run errands, go out for meals, or go for a drive just to get a change of scenery. I was nervous at first about how my dad would take having a caregiver come in to help him, but he seems so happy and has great things to talk about after his time spent with his caregiver.”

Martin F.
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“Thank you, Kristine - I am very appreciative of the professional manner with which you and your organization operates. From the initial phone and in-person conversations with Taylor, to the ongoing support of my mother's care - it's been thorough, timely and well managed. I am also struck by how the home-health employees conduct themselves. They are reliable/responsive *and* responsible, and making every effort to work through the challenges day to day with my mother. Thanks for the great job you and your organization are doing. It means a lot to me, especially during this trying time! Best Regards”

Anna T.
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“I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for all of your hard work and dedication to their clients. When my parents finally realized they needed help in their home, I chose ABC as the company I felt would be the best fit. Yes, we have had some ups and down, but when you paired Leah with my parents, it was truly a blessing. My parents love her. She genuinely cares for them and they speak highly of her work ethic. As my mom says, “she is too good to be true”. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your working with me to find the right fit. Well on our end, Leah fits like a glove and I hope she feels the same. She is a special person so I wanted to acknowledge her hard work and dedication to my parents. It makes me feel more at ease knowing there is someone coming to the home to properly care for them. Again I want to thank you all and encourage you to keep up the good work.”

Craig F.
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“I am very pleased with the care that Craig gave to my husband. My husband enjoyed having another man to talk to instead of conversation only between him and I. Craig managed to keep him occupied and safe so that I could go and get some time to myself, allowing me peace of mind that my husband was in great hands”

Sonia T.
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“I hired Always Best Care to help my mom who was living with me at home. She was diagnosed with dementia and within 3 months she could hardly do much for herself anymore. I was able to continue working full time while my mom received care from Always Best Care. We had the same caregiver from day 1 and she was absolutely amazing. She kept everyone in the loop with any changes my mom experienced and the regular in person and phone check ins were a great added support to myself and my family. Thank you ABC for all the help and compassion that you showed my mom until her passing.”

Laura
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“My husband had care from Always Best Care until he passed away. Thankfully he is on his "next journey" and finally pain free, while he was here with us, his caregiver, Craig, did an amazing job caring for him and was here to help us from our first day of services. Craig always managed to get my husband to share stories from his time in the war that even I had not heard before. It was a great way to get to know more of my husband so his memory can continue with others around him.”

Beth F.
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“My family provides the care to my mother 24/7, we called Always Best Care to provide respite care to my mom while we took some time to ourselves for a weekend. Mom’s caregiver, Gloria, was great and she had the perfect disposition to work with my mom. She was attentive and kept mom well fed and engaged during the time we were away. We would definitely call Always Best Care again when we need some time away.”

Brenda
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“The caregiver that helped my husband and I were so kind to us both, especially to my husband while I spent some time in the hospital and rehab. Our caregiver brought my husband to see me every day while I was at the hospital and at rehab, I knew he was in excellent hands and I could focus on getting stronger again.”

Heather R.
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“i really like my caregiver, Victor very much. Victor is a very patient and observant aide who knows when I need his help. I knew from the first day meeting him that we would get along very well.”

Johnson L.
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““I want to give a huge thank you for the care that Always Best Care provided over the last year and a half. They started out assisting just my dad since he was wheelchair bound and then began providing care to my mom as well who had advanced dementia. The two ladies that helped them both did an amazing job and gave me the confidence that they were being well cared for since I live on the other side of the country. Up to my dad’s passing, his caregivers were there for him to provide comfort and companionship while managing my mom’s emotions as well during the difficult time my dad had. Being a nurse myself and in the healthcare field for a while, I had high expectations which were exceeded by the caregivers and office staff of Always Best Care.”

harry B.
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“Both of Mom’s caregivers are exceptional. They are always professional, calm and extremely patient with my mom. They know how to keep her calm and to manage her anxiety. My whole family is very grateful, knowing that Mom is getting really competent care, great meals and friendly companionship. Thank you.”

Kathleen F.
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“They are very caring and easy to deal with. They work with the family and the patient to see that the patient has what is needed for their care. In all we had a good experience with Best Care.”

Elaine G.
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“Anything from Always Best Care is good to have. The care from them has given me my life back. I wasn’t expecting a perfect match on the first caregiver, but Always Best Care did a very good job.”

Claudia B.
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“Always Best Care has done a fantastic job in providing us with at-home care for my step-mother while we prepared for her transition to move permanently to a skilled nursing facility. With their help, she was able to spend a full six months at home before moving. We would not have been able to do it without them. All the caregivers we have met and used have been kind and attentive, frequently going the extra mile, whatever that may be on any given day. The office staff is friendly, empathetic and very diligent in keeping all parties informed of all aspects of day-to-day care. They are knowledgeable, respectful and efficient. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone who is looking for help in keeping their loved one at home for as long as possible.”

Sarah C.
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“We have been using the services of ABC for almost three years, and I have worked personally with John, Kristine, Taylor, Michelle and Wilda, as well as the many wonderful caregivers who have attended to my mother’s needs with great care and attention. Throughout this time, my mother’s care needs have changed many times, and they have always been very responsive to any requests, including the directives of the hospice nurses that work in concert with all of them. Taylor and Michelle are incredibly diligent about keeping on top of issues that arise day-to-day, and running their questions and concerns by me. I remain a loyal customer to ABC because I feel that my mother is getting really great care, and will continue to see the warm, friendly faces she has come to know and trust today and every day. At 94 yrs old, my mother is quite dependent on the care providers for almost all her needs, and they always show up and make her feel safe and secure.”

Rachel C.
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“I appreciate that they always accommodate me and have someone here to drive me, even if I only call them the day before. I’m so glad I was able to find them, because I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just lost my sister and she helped me out a lot.”

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“I appreciate that they always accommodate me and have someone here to drive me, even if I only call them the day before. I’m so glad I was able to find them, because I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just lost my sister and she helped me out a lot.”

Janey B.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Deep River, CT?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Deep River, CT

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Deep River Landing with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care

Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Landing & Main or visit Deep River Landing, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Deep River, CT

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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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 - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Deep River, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your CT's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
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.
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.
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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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 Deep River, CT 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Riverview Lodge Residential Care Home
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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Deep River school will remain closed due to mold

DEEP RIVER, Conn. (WTNH) — John Winthrop Middle School will remain closed while mold is removed, the board of education decided during a special meeting on Wednesday.Employees and students were relocated last month when mold was found in the building and an indoor air quality report was conducted.Students have been taking classes at the Valley Regional High School, where two hallways were cleared for the middle school students to use.The above video is from the 12 p.m. newscast on 10/4/2023.“T...

DEEP RIVER, Conn. (WTNH) — John Winthrop Middle School will remain closed while mold is removed, the board of education decided during a special meeting on Wednesday.

Employees and students were relocated last month when mold was found in the building and an indoor air quality report was conducted.

Students have been taking classes at the Valley Regional High School, where two hallways were cleared for the middle school students to use.

The above video is from the 12 p.m. newscast on 10/4/2023.

“The juniors and seniors had to clear their lockers and we carry our backpacks around the school,” high school junior Sophia Bonanno said.

The school is expected to be closed for a few months.

Since the mold was discovered the district has been working with the Connecticut River Area Health District and environmental professionals to address the issue.

Pictures presented by a mold expert at a special board of education meeting Wednesday night showed the severity of the mold problem.

Black mold was seen on several surfaces and sampling showed airborne mold was detected in 21 out of the 72 areas that were tested.

“We were finding classrooms with very high levels of humidity. I mean condensation on surface areas, condensation on walls,” Deep River Public Schools Superintendent Brian White said.

Parents, teachers and other staff aired their concerns at the Deep River Board of Education meeting.

“It’s just sometimes hard to see the board sometimes in the library because peoples’ heads are in the way, little inconveniences like that,” high school junior Sophia Bonanno said.

Parents and students said the conditions at the high school are interfering with concentration in the classroom.

“Having classrooms in the hallway make it nearly impossible for her to concentrate,” said parent Sue Strecker.

The superintendent is working with teachers to discuss possible options which may include portable classrooms.

Another Special Board of Education meeting is planned for next Wednesday when a new update on the situation is expected.

A lengthy cleanup will be conducted to get rid of the mold and health officials are working on finding the root of the problem, which could be the HVAC system, officials said.

The next Board Of Education meeting to discuss the mold will take place on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Valley Regional High School library.

Officials to remediate high levels of mold, air quality issues at CT middle school

DEEP RIVER — Shoreline middle schoolers will remain at Valley Regional High School for classes for the foreseeable future after being moved there in early September due to extensive mold discovered before the start of the academic year, an official said.Regional School District 4 Superintendent Brian J. White said Thursday that mold was discovere...

DEEP RIVER — Shoreline middle schoolers will remain at Valley Regional High School for classes for the foreseeable future after being moved there in early September due to extensive mold discovered before the start of the academic year, an official said.

Regional School District 4 Superintendent Brian J. White said Thursday that mold was discovered in late August when teachers returned to John Winthrop Middle School in Deep River after summer break.

The district serves students living in Chester, Deep River and Essex.

“There was very high humidity in parts of the building,” White said. That triggered an investigation to determine exactly what was occurring. A consultant report, based on lab results, confirmed the situation.

The superintendent has been communicating with the school community every week since then.

Based on the findings of a Sept. 7 preliminary report, school was immediately dismissed and everyone was told to leave the building, he added. The middle school remained closed the next day.

“We knew at that time what we were going to have to do a much deeper dive,” White explained.

On Sept. 11, all students and staff were transferred to the high school. “We were able to do that in a way that limited disruption to the school year,” the schools chief said.

At one time, Valley Regional High School housed middle schoolers, the superintendent said in a letter to the community. Low student enrollment in both schools made the transition an easy one, he wrote.

Only “very, very select” professionals are being allowed into the facility in the meantime, but not students and staff, he added.

Over the past few weeks, he added, EnviroMed Services staff conducted a full investigation of the building, testing every area of the middle school.

EnviroMed President Lawrence Cannon delivered a comprehensive indoor quality report to the Board of Education during a special meeting Wednesday evening. Cannon is a public health specialist and certified mold consultant.

“It’s our understanding that this was an event,” White said, meaning a one-time occurrence. “As Larry said, ‘You don’t have a mold problem, you have a moisture problem.’ The conditions in the building were such that it was conducive to mold growth.”

Very high levels of humidity were detected — over 90 percent in some areas, the superintendent said “We’re pretty confident that our building control and HVAC systems were a significant contributing factor."

A lot of the classrooms had a significant amount of water condensation on the walls, he added, as well as on desktops and countertops. “It’s almost like when you run a shower really hot — the steam.”

They also discovered a lot of condensation surrounding all of the heating and cooling pipes in the ceiling, he said. “A significant amount of water saturated all the insulation, and it was dripping onto the ceiling tiles.”

That’s when officials learned the extent of the damage, including in areas they hadn’t known about, White said.

“It was the tip of the iceberg in August,” he added. “We had evidence of an issue. We didn’t know how pervasive (it was) until we did a thorough battery of testing.”

An engineering firm conducted a comprehensive facilities report last year for all school buildings. It indicated that John Winthrop had aging infrastructure, but no mold was discovered, White said.

Based on that report, the superintendent said, “we do not believe this is something that had been there at this scale for a significant length of time.”

Everyone involved understands the urgency of the issue, he added.

“Unfortunately, this was a surprise for us. It’s not the way anybody wanted to start the school year,” White said. “Everybody feels grateful that we were able to move quickly in the interest of keeping everyone safe. We have a long road ahead.”

In the meantime, maintenance and custodian staff will be trained on indoor air quality/mold awareness, White explained.

Working with the consultants, he added, a decontamination protocol will be established, as well as a plan to remediate the building.

The Board of Education will be soliciting multiple requests for proposals as soon as possible. “We’re going to have to rely on outside companies to assist us with our efforts because of the scope of work that has to happen,” White said.

District officials will not remove the mold, they will determine the root cause of the problem so everyone can return safely to the middle school.

“We’re going to be dealing with this for a while,” White added.

The school board will meet Wednesday at the high school media center at 256 Kelsey Hill Road in Deep River at 6 p.m. to further discuss the findings.

Deep River Amends Zoning Rule to Allow Private School Downtown

DEEP RIVER — The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Thursday to amend zoning regulations to allow a private school to open in the village commercial district.The amendment was in response to a petition from the Connecticut Coastal Academy, which is looking to purchase the former Citizens Bank building on Main Street.The Coastal Academy, a private, state-approved special education school, is currently based in Essex, where it serves about 25 stud...

DEEP RIVER — The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Thursday to amend zoning regulations to allow a private school to open in the village commercial district.

The amendment was in response to a petition from the Connecticut Coastal Academy, which is looking to purchase the former Citizens Bank building on Main Street.

The Coastal Academy, a private, state-approved special education school, is currently based in Essex, where it serves about 25 students from around the state.

According to Pamela Potemri, the school’s executive director, the facility mainly serves secondary students with learning needs that exceed what traditional high schools could offer. Many of them, she said, are hands-on learners, so the academy has a strong focus on trades, particularly building and construction, as well as culinary.

“They’re really kids that we need to reengage in education and get them the skill set that they’re going to need to be productive citizens in our community,” Potemri told the Planning and Zoning Commission in March.

Although the academy is a special education school, Potemri told CT Examiner, most of the students are grappling with language disabilities like dyslexia or high-functioning autism. As a result, she said, they don’t qualify for adult services after graduation the way others might.

“They are the future in our community that are going to be unemployed and underemployed if we don’t do this right,” Potemri told the commission.

In a meeting on Thursday, commission members debated whether to allow the exemption. A few members said they were concerned that allowing a special exemption would open the door for other institutions that the town might not want in the commercial district, and they would have no legal recourse to deny them.

But Chair Tony Bolduc and First Selectman Angus McDonald both noted that the commission would still have to approve all applicants individually before they could operate in town.

McDonald, who spoke in favor of the school, told CT Examiner that the owner of the property had been trying to sell it for a long time. He added that while a school wouldn’t pay the same taxes as a commercial business, he felt it was a good use for the building and, hopefully, would bring young people and teachers into the community.

Potemri told CT Examiner that the former Citizens Bank building was ideal for several reasons – it’s handicap accessible, the former drive-thru would provide a private entrance for students, and it’s on the route for public transportation. She also noted that the building looked like a school from the outside.

“Deep River’s a beautiful place and it’s safe, and it’s a good place for our kids. So to me, it made perfect sense,” Potemri said.

Another advantage to the building, she said, is its access to the downtown commercial district, as many of her students take internships within the community.

“You want them to be able to be employable and self-sufficient, and all of those things and give them a leg up on employment and school opportunities so that they’re successful,” Potemri said.

But the proposal has also received pushback from the Economic Development Commission, which said it was unclear whether the school would add to the tax rolls. The commission submitted a letter of non-support to Planning and Zoning.

“We believe any change to [the town’s] zoning regulations potentially impacting the economic growth and expansion of the town, be referred to a public vote, for which the town’s residents to decide,” wrote Economic Development Commission Vice Chair Nicholas Kornacki.

Planning and Zoning Commission member Fred Jordan said at the Thursday meeting that he was against the idea of having a school in a commercial zone, arguing that an institution downtown that would be “shuttered at night” would not benefit the town.

“We have very, very little commercial district, and I think that needs to be guarded at all costs,” Jordan said.

Potemri told CT Examiner that the school is for-profit, and would be on the town’s tax rolls.

“The fact is that we will be paying taxes to the town of Deep River,” she said. “By owning the building as opposed to leasing a building, certainly we bring it – tax base to the town. And I get it – from a very practical, economic development standpoint, it’s a valid point.”

Planning and Zoning Commission member Mike Dinello also brought up concerns about traffic, noting there have been several accidents on Main Street, and asking whether bringing children into the area could create a liability for the town. Other members asked whether the school would generate more traffic.

Michael Bonnaro, attorney for the school, noted in March that the school currently had 12 cars dropping students off, all in cars or minivans, plus 15 staff members. The academy does not use school buses.

“A school would certainly generate some traffic, but so would a really popular restaurant. So would housing. And so did a bank,” McDonald told CT Examiner.

Planning and Zoning Commission members Alan Paradis and Marian Staye spoke in favor of the school.

“I think this could be a tremendous asset for Deep River. In my opinion, as a citizen, I’d say it would be a welcome program,” Paradis said at the March meeting.

Paradis also said he felt the school would fit well in the area, which is close to the elementary school, the library and the Youth Services Bureau.

“If a portion of this program is internships and engagement with the community, it being nestled in our commercial district, I think is very opportune,” he said.

Staye and McDonald both said Thursday that having a greater variety of institutions on Main Street would add to the vibrancy of the area.

“The diversity of a main street really makes a main street more vibrant, and a school … can add to that vibrancy in multiple ways,” McDonald said.

Potemri told CT Examiner that the academy had negotiated a purchase price with the owner, but did not disclose the cost since documents have yet to be signed.

Mark Marino, current owner of the Citizens Bank, also declined to comment on the purchase price, but said he was pleased that the building was being bought by the school.

Marino said he tried for nearly two years to attract a nice restaurant into the building, but was unable to get a buyer for the 12,000-square-foot space.

“A building like that cannot sit vacant. It’ll deteriorate,” he said. “It has to have life in it. It has to be used.”

Potemri told members of the Planning and Zoning Committee in March that the most important thing for her was that her students would be welcome in the area.

“I don’t want to be in the middle of controversy. I don’t want my students to be in the middle of controversy. I want them to feel welcome in Deep River and by the community,” she said. “They have dealt with a lot of rejection, historically, in the past, and that’s just not something I want to put them through.”

Commission members were quick to reassure.

“Going back in history, the town has always been welcoming to students from various backgrounds,” said commission member Jonathan Kastner. “I think that Deep River has always welcomed young people.”

The academy still needs approval from Planning and Zoning to open at the Citizens Bank site. Potemri said she hopes to open the academy this fall.

Emilia Otte covers health and education for the Connecticut Examiner. In 2022 Otte was awarded "Rookie of the Year," by the New England Newspaper & Press Association.

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'Pervasive' mold issue in Deep River school discovered

Air and surface tests at John Winthrop Middle School found mold in several areas around the school and the problem is going to take months to fix.More VideosDEEP RIVER, Conn. — A mold problem in a Connecticut school has displaced students and teachers for months.Weeks after mold was suspected inside John Winthrop Middle School, which brings in students from Deep River, Chester and Essex, Regional School District No. 4 now...

Air and surface tests at John Winthrop Middle School found mold in several areas around the school and the problem is going to take months to fix.

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DEEP RIVER, Conn. — A mold problem in a Connecticut school has displaced students and teachers for months.

Weeks after mold was suspected inside John Winthrop Middle School, which brings in students from Deep River, Chester and Essex, Regional School District No. 4 now has some answers.

"We do in fact have a pretty pervasive mold issue in our middle school," said Superintendent Brian White.

Air and surface tests found mold in several areas around the school including bathrooms, classrooms and hallways and the problem is going to take months to fix.

"We do have some pretty good initial thinking around our HVAC system which is most likely a contributing factor if not a significant contributing factor. We found that there were very high levels of humidity in the school which were creating the conditions for mold to occur," White said.

The wet weather this year has made it easy for problems like this one to occur, according to experts. This school is not the only one in Connecticut to have mold since this school year began.

"Water will find a way in. And we’ve just had so much rain this year that it will find its way into places that you wouldn’t have seen it before," said Laura Champagne of Natural Home Solutions, which provides mold testing and cleanup services.

Champagne says the issue can be much more than surface level.

"Especially when the humidity rises it just makes the perfect thing and you don’t see it from the outside. People a lot of times want to clean just what they see on the outside," Champagne said. "It’s not the black stuff that’s on the surface that’s a problem for you it’s stuff that goes up in the air," she said.

Mold on surfaces and in the air can have health impacts.

"It can aggravate things like allergies, asthma," Champagne said.

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Middle school students and teachers in Deep River have been at the high school since the problem was discovered in early September and that has them facing other challenges.

"What we’re finding is that having two schools in that building simultaneously has resulted in space constraints," White said. "Right now there is some stress having both schools there knowing that it’s going to be for a longer period of time and so we’re working to make the situation much more tenable."

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CT high school canceled girls basketball season. So this player joined boys team: 'She fits in'

DEEP RIVER — Olivia Cunningham had dreams and aspirations like any high school senior basketball player: win a conference championship, maybe even a state championship, and earn some accolades before heading off to play in college.But it appeared Cunningham was not going to have those opportunities when Valley Regional’s girls basketball sea...

DEEP RIVER — Olivia Cunningham had dreams and aspirations like any high school senior basketball player: win a conference championship, maybe even a state championship, and earn some accolades before heading off to play in college.

But it appeared Cunningham was not going to have those opportunities when Valley Regional’s girls basketball season was canceled due to insufficient numbers in the program. Attempts at forming a co-op with another program also failed.

Cunningham found another option. She is playing basketball at Valley Regional this season — with the boys team.

She was the first player off the bench in the Warriors’ 69-55 win at home Thursday night over North Branford in its season opener.

“I’m just really grateful I have the opportunity to keep playing basketball and play the game I love,” Cunningham said following the win. “I don’t think it’s that drastic of a difference to play against a boys team. It’s just basketball.”

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The 5-foot-11 Cunningham played roughly half the game. She didn’t score a point but she had a solid floor game and her impact this season will be felt in ways that won’t show up in the boxscore.

“I think if you are a basketball person and you understand the game, that kid helps a lot,” Valley Regional boys coach Kevin Woods said. “That kid is a player. She’s composed, handles the basketball, passes well and she had some great boxouts (on rebounds).”

Connor Quinn, a senior like Cunningham, scored 28 points, including eight 3-point shots. Cunningham played with Quinn and some of the others in travel ball when they were in the fourth grade.

“She did great, she is more of a leader,” Quinn said. “She teaches everyone. She knows a lot about basketball, a lot more than probably me.”

Said Cunningham: “It will definitely be a challenge. In the girls game, most point guards are shorter, smaller players. In the boys game, I‘m about the size of a normal point guard. I’m playing against other point guards who are quicker, faster. I’m going to have to learn to adjust and elevate my skills to be able to compete.”

The Valley Regional girls’ team advanced to the CIAC Class M state championship game last March at the Mohegan Sun Arena. This season was canceled due to insufficient numbers in the program.

GameTimeCT previously reported that only five players were registered to play girls basketball by the Nov. 15 deadline. Two of those players had injuries that would linger into the regular season.

An attempt was made to form a co-op with New London — last year’s Class MM state champion with just seven players on its roster — but that was denied by the ECC Board of Governors, the conference New London plays in.

“It’s crazy and it's shocking, especially after the success we have had the last few years,” Valley Regional girls basketball coach Jaimie Bickelhaupt told GameTimeCT. “We knew numbers were down but we had 22 seventh and eighth graders in our youth program and I was excited for this year. But for whatever reason, only a couple of those came out to play. Then a handful of upperclassmen wanted to focus on other sports which they are looking to play in college.”

Cunningham said it was “definitely an emotional roller coaster in the sense that I didn’t know where I was going, but I was just optimistic that something would work out.”

Woods said he told Valley Regional athletic director Lewis Pappariella that Cunningham could work out with the boys team once their preseason began on Nov. 30. Woods quickly realized Cunningham could have an impact on Valley’s boys team this season.

“She had no fear whatsoever. She was competing and holding her own,” Woods said. “I’m thinking she could probably play for us. She fits in, she’s tough.”

Woods said he named Cunningham a co-captain due to her leadership ability.

“She is one of the best leaders I have had,” said Woods, who has won a pair of CIAC state championships at Valley Regional. “She understands what she needs to do in her role to make us a better team and give her the best chance to be successful.”

Woods indicated Cunningham, who is committed to play at Division III Union next season, is the only girl in the program. He also said she has helped the coaching staff make adjustments during practices and scrimmages.

“It’s like she’s an extension of the coaching staff,” Woods said. “She is seeing stuff that I’m not even seeing. It’s an extra set of eyes.”

Having played AAU for the Connecticut Lightning and having played on the biggest stage in the sport at the Mohegan Sun has helped prepare Cunningham. Adjusting to the boys game will take time, but it is better than the alternative of not playing at all in her final season at Valley Regional.

“How do we make Union have a better basketball player? That’s my goal,” Woods said. “This is not a charity case. She will earn what she gets and she wouldn’t want it any other way.”

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