It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
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 Makens Bemont House 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 East Hartford, 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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Service AreasSince 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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“I’m very happy to have found ABC Care! The caregivers are very professional and kind. My past experiences have been exacerbating to say the least. ABC is the fifth agency I’ve chosen and it’s the last! ABC has what I was looking for. Compassionate, and loving caregivers with my mom. With Always Best Care my mother is treated very well. She’s a person not just another client.”
“I have been working with this company for 3 and a half years. My employers along with the office staff are very caring. They do their due diligence in pairing caregivers with clients, they show their appreciation to us for the work we do, they provide us with training so that we are equipped to succeed at our jobs. Working with this company has been an awesome and fulfilling experience.”
“High quality, reliable service. Caregivers are selected carefully, are well trained, and office support is excellent.”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care. This company is professional and caring. Porsha, Sunny and Nicola gave my mother the best care. They cared about my mom. My mother trusted them, as did I. Their excellent care of my mom put my mind at ease. When I needed additional care, it was put in place immediately. I never had to worry about someone not showing up. I appreciate the care Always Best Care gave to my mom.”
“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!!”
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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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!"”
“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and a joy to work with.”
“You can't go wrong with this crew. Extremely patient and caring.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“The client care at Always Best Care Senior Service is outstanding”
“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...”
“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!”
“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”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
““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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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 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.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home 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:
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:
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 Great River Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
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 Max Downtown or visit Isham-Terry House, 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.
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:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
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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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.
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 East Hartford, 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.
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:
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 East Hartford, 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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care 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:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
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.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in East Hartford, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
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.
EAST HARTFORD — Dante Casdia was the star of the show for the Glastonbury football team Thursday, but was quick to shine the light on his teammates afterward."I'm pretty tired, definitely," Casdia said with a smile after rushing 35 times for 267 yards and four touchdowns in the Guardians' 41-26 come-from-behind win over ...
EAST HARTFORD — Dante Casdia was the star of the show for the Glastonbury football team Thursday, but was quick to shine the light on his teammates afterward.
"I'm pretty tired, definitely," Casdia said with a smile after rushing 35 times for 267 yards and four touchdowns in the Guardians' 41-26 come-from-behind win over East Hartford in CCC Tier-1 action Thursday. "But as tired as I was, it was all for the team."
And it was what his team desperately needed.
Glastonbury (5-2) was playing its second game since coach Eric Hennessy took a leave of absence Oct. 22 after being cleared of wrongdoing following accusations about his behavior. The Guardians lost to Hall on Oct. 25 and a loss to one-win East Hartford would put their Class LL playoff chances in jeopardy. Glastonbury entered the week ranked No. 6 in the division with the top eight advancing to the playoffs.
"We addressed the problem coming out flat in the first half," Casdia said. "We realized losing this game could determine our playoff chances. It could have been the end of the season for us. But we came out and played hard and played well.
"Now we have to come out with a lot of energy. Ever since we lost our coach two weeks ago, it did hurt us mentally. Now we're getting back to the way we used to be."
After the win, the Guardians huddled and acting head coach Shannon Goode held up his cellphone. Hennessy was on the other and he addressed the players.
The roar from the team when he finished was deafening.
"He told them he was proud of them and the second half was the most dominant halves of football we played," Goode said. "He told them he was proud of how hard they had worked and he loved them.
"It's hard. Coach Hennessy, the amount of time he spends with these guys is amazing. It's year-round. To lose him two days before a game was an adjustment. But he has a saying for all of us, be the next man up."
But Glastonbury was down as East Hartford (1-6) received two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from quarterback Drayvn Roberts to lead 20-7 at halftime on its Senior Night.
The second half belonged to Casdia and the Guardians.
The sophomore running back went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season as his 54-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter began Glastonbury's comeback. The defense got a stop and Casdia carried the ball on all eight plays of a scoring drive. Nick Sinnitt's extra point put the Guardians up 21-20.
Glastonbury then recovered the ensuing kickoff at the Hornets' 2-yard line with quarterback Connor Finnerty sneaking the ball into the end zone for the Guardians' second touchdown in 12 seconds. Finnerty found Rocco Meigs for a 7-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
Roberts answered with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Tripp with 9:05 to go, but Casida capped an eight-play, 83-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run on his final carry to put it away with 3:54 left.
For Casdia (5-foot-9, 175 pounds), it was his third 200-yard rushing game of the season to go with his 277-yard effort against Platt and his 238-yard performance versus Maloney to open the season. After earning playing time as a freshman, Casdia spent the winter, spring, and summer getting ready for the physical beating he knew he'd take as a sophomore.
"Last offseason I spent six days a week weightlifting and one day speed training," Casdia said. "So every day I was working on something. These stats I've been putting up, I mean, I'm really glad that I put the work in."
The loss was the Hornets' fourth straight, and in all their losses they've given up at least 40 points. Roberts finished 19-for-33 passing for 272 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Yaxier Rivera ran the ball 19 time for 110 yards.
East Hartford visits South Windsor Nov. 9. Glastonbury entertains New Britain, which entered this week No. 1 in the Class LL rankings, Nov. 8.
Dante Casdia, Glastonbury. The sophomore running back ran 35 times for 267 yards with touchdown runs of 3, 54, 3 and 5 yards. It was his third 200-yard rushing game and fifth with at least 100 yards on the season.
"Our season was on the line. We had been flat for six quarters of football and it was time to pick it up. The score was 34-6 in the second half, so they answered." — Glastonbury acting head coach Shannon Goode on the Guardians' second-half surge.
GLASTONBURY 0 7 21 13—41 EAST HARTFORD 6 14 0 6—26
EH—Drayvn Roberts 2 run (Run failed) G—Dante Casdia 3 run (Nick Sinnitt kick) EH—Dallas West 23 pass from Roberts (Isaiah Tripp pass from Roberts) EH—Yaxier Rivera 3 pass from Roberts (Pass failed) G—Casdia 54 run (Sinnitt kick) G—Casdia 3 run (Sinnitt kick) G—Connor Finnerty 2 run (Sinnitt kick) G—Rocco Meigs 7 pass from Finnerty (Sinnitt kick) EH—Tripp 17 pass from Roberts (Pass failed) G—Casdia 5 run (Sinnitt kick) Records: Glastonbury 5-2, East Hartford 1-6.
The Town of East Hartford will begin the annual curbside leaf collection program on Monday, November 4, 2024. Leaves will be vacuumed Monday through Saturday starting November 4th continuously through December 14th, 2024. The program consists of the vacuuming of leaves placed in piles on a tree belt. Leaves will be vacuumed along each street, weather permitting. The leaf collection program will commence on roads in the northwest corner of town in the area of Pitkin Street and then proceed n...
The Town of East Hartford will begin the annual curbside leaf collection program on Monday, November 4, 2024. Leaves will be vacuumed Monday through Saturday starting November 4th continuously through December 14th, 2024.
The program consists of the vacuuming of leaves placed in piles on a tree belt. Leaves will be vacuumed along each street, weather permitting. The leaf collection program will commence on roads in the northwest corner of town in the area of Pitkin Street and then proceed north and east through the Burnham and Goodwin Street areas. Collection will proceed in a clockwise direction around town.
There will be no leaf collection on two (2) Town-observed holidays—Veterans Day, November 11, 2024 and Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
The schedule for leaf pickup can be found on the Department of Public Works Weekly Advisory Map and on the Town Facebook page.
CLICK HERE FOR WEEKLY LEAF MAP
The map will show completed areas as well as the areas where leaf collection is anticipated the following week. Residents should note that the map is tentative and dependent on the weather and the speed of collection and should not be considered a set collection schedule. Progress of the collection is weather-dependent and will be affected by rain or snow. Snowfall before mid-December may cause a suspension or cancelation of leaf collection. The map will be updated with address-specific collection information, such as whether collection has been completed or is anticipated by close of business on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Residents, please look for leaf program lawn signs! Leaf collection lawn signs will be posted in neighborhoods to notify residents that curbside leaf pickup is coming, and to encourage raking to the tree belt and paper leaf bag collection.
Please do not block storm drains and catch basins with leaves to prevent flooding issues.
Instructions for using the Weekly Advisory Map:
Residents also have two (2) additional options for leaf disposal:
OPTION 1: Curbside Brown Bag Collection for six (6) weeks
OPTION 2: Resident Transport to The Transfer Station for FREE Disposal
Leaves in plastic bags will not be accepted.
For any additional information, please call Public Works Administration, 860-291-7374.
East Hartford is working to shape downtown into a destination for a night out. The town has received money from the state to revitalize the area to attract more visitors and get community members to stay.“I can’t wait to see this done. I have been rooting for this for quite some time,” Carlos Costa, the owner of Favela Aroma, said....
East Hartford is working to shape downtown into a destination for a night out. The town has received money from the state to revitalize the area to attract more visitors and get community members to stay.
“I can’t wait to see this done. I have been rooting for this for quite some time,” Carlos Costa, the owner of Favela Aroma, said.
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Costa is excited for what’s in store for downtown East Hartford. He’s always wanted to see new development and that’s happening with the Bissell Street vision.
“It’s the best thing that’s happened to East Hartford since its inception,” he said.
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East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin says this vision involves turning the one-way street into a pedestrian entertainment hub like Hartford’s Pratt Street.
It’s all meant to attract visitors and encourage neighbors to stay in town.
“We need something we can call East Hartford, a destination that we can become known for, that we can program,” Mayor Martin said.
The town got a boost with a $1.5 million grant from the state’s Community Investment Fund. While it’s short of the $6.1 million the town originally applied for, Mayor Martin says it’s a good start.
“We’re very grateful for the funding. It was not the total amount that we had applied for but any funding to kind of kick off this vision, get it to come to fruition, we’re very welcoming of that,” he said.
The town has already hosted two events, including one this month, and shut down Bissell Street to showcase the possibilities.
The owner of nearby Grassillini Creations was pleased with the energy she saw.
“There was a lot of activity there. There were food trucks. There were vendors and there was live entertainment, so yeah. Bissell Street was jamming,” Gracia Hemans-Martin, owner of Grassillini Creations, said.
Mayor Martin says as the town moves forward and adjusts the downtown plans, he’s confident East Hartford can become a destination for fun.
“You can come here and you can feel what East Hartford is great about. Everything that we have to offer, right here on Bissell Street,” he said.
Mayor Martin says there are plans to have another event on Bissell Street some time towards the end of October.
EAST HARTFORD—With Veterans Day around the corner, Habitat for Humanity gathered Friday to thank veterans for their volunteer efforts with the group and to celebrate a milestone at the Burnside Hope housing development.Kris McKelvie, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut, said Friday that his organization is grateful to veteran...
EAST HARTFORD—With Veterans Day around the corner, Habitat for Humanity gathered Friday to thank veterans for their volunteer efforts with the group and to celebrate a milestone at the Burnside Hope housing development.
Kris McKelvie, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut, said Friday that his organization is grateful to veterans who make up a large percentage of those who volunteer.
"They continue to serve out of uniform," McKelvie said.
In addition to celebrating the veterans who volunteer with them, the organization was noting that the project has reached 50 percent completion ahead of schedule. Members of a group called the Old Guard of CT were on hand to help frame the 10th home.
The Old Guard is a fellowship and service group made up of retired vets and civilians. They volunteer monthly at the ReStore in Bloomfield and have helped build 14 HFHNCC homes throughout Hartford Count, including three houses in East Hartford, two in Bristol, four in Windsor, and five in Hartford.
Mike Cabrey a retired US Army Colonel and member of the Old Guard said Friday that his organization is always looking for volunteer opportunities that include Meals on Wheels, the Salvation Army and various food pantries.
"Service is in my DNA," said Cabrey. "We're just thankful for the opportunity to serve our communities."
Volunteer Shanoah Lawrence, who will own one of the ten energy efficient homes in the development, was among those volunteering at the site at 550 Burnside Ave. Friday. Lawrence was there to complete the last 3 1/2 hours of the 150 hours of sweat equity required to qualify. Lawrence doesn't know which of the houses she will live in with her two daughters and mother, but added that it doesn't matter to her.
"I feel good, happy ecstatic and blessed for the opportunity for me and my family," she said.
Following the remarks, which included a moment of silence and the playing of by East Hartford resident and retired colonel Jim Shlmerdine, visitors were offered tours of one of the homes.
Karraine Moody, CEO of the Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut, who noted that discussions began about the Burnside Hope in 2020 and that ground was broken last year. Moody said each house has a prospective owner and that she expects to have families moving in by the fall of 2025.
EAST HARTFORD — Donovan Campbell has been the starting quarterback for the New Britain football team since his freshman year.The senior has only gotten better with age.Campbell threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns in an efficient effort Friday night as the Hurricanes routed East Hartford 60-20 in a ...
EAST HARTFORD — Donovan Campbell has been the starting quarterback for the New Britain football team since his freshman year.
The senior has only gotten better with age.
Campbell threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns in an efficient effort Friday night as the Hurricanes routed East Hartford 60-20 in a Central Connecticut Conference Tier-1 game.
"Starting since I was a freshman has helped me grow," Campbell said. "I was a young guy playing against 17- and 18-year-olds. I had to mature.
"Having the guys behind me and them trusting me has helped me grow."
New Britain (2-0) has scored 108 points in its two games having opened with a 48-27 win over Brien McMahon of Norwalk.
"It's the grind, the straight grind," Campbell said. "We put our blood, sweat, and tears into it. And being able to run and pass spreads out the defenses and they can't anticipate what we're going to do."
East Hartford is 0-2 having played two CIAC playoff teams from a year ago with six more on its schedule. The Hornets have given up 125 points in their first two games, including 65 last week to Windsor.
Campbell's top receiver was Elias Rodriguez with three catches for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He was on target all night even when the Hornets played decent defense.
"He's just become a leader," New Britain coach Isaiah Boddie said. "He had some growing pains and we went 1-9. He won his first game on his birthday when he turned 14 or 15. Now he knows what the coaches wants. He puts players in the right position. He's a general on the field."
New Britain got on the board on its first offensive play after Rodriguez recovered a fumble. Amarie Leatherwood raced around the right side of the Hornets' defense and down the sidelines 60 yards to the end zone. East Hartford took the lead at 8-7 when quarterback Drayvn Roberts tossed a 28-yard pass to Dallas West in the corner and Roberts added the two-point conversion.
The Hurricanes moved back in front on two Campbell touchdown passes in a 1:48 span. The first went to Leatherwood for 28 yards and the second to Rodriguez for 58 yards. Roberts' 56-yard run brought East Hartford to within seven but Jayden Allen's 2-yard run gave New Britain a 27-14 advantage at halftime.
East Hartford got no closer as New Britain scored twice in the first 2:32 of the third quarter on runs by Allen and Rodriguez and did not look back.
Allen added 112 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries for the Hurricanes.
"The balance was phenomenal and we have a lot of guys that we think can play," Boddie said. "We try to give different guys different touches to show we are versatile.
Roberts finished 17-for-31 passing for 254 yards. He threw for two scores and ran for one.
Rodriguez had a pair of interceptions for the Hurricanes.
Both teams play CT HS Alliance games Sept. 27. New Britain is at Hamden, while East Hartford entertains Shelton.
Donovan Campbell, New Britain. The four-year starting quarterback was 7-for-9 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns in the Hurricanes' win.
"It's one after one, just winning the next week and then taking it straight to the 'ship." — New Britain quarterback Donovan Campbell on how he hopes the Hurricanes progress.
(at East Hartford High) NEW BRITAIN 7 20 26 7—60 EAST HARTFORD 0 14 6 0—20 NB—Amarie Leatherwood 60 run (David Nadoldy kick) EH—Dallas West 28 pass from Drayvn Roberts (Roberts run) NB—Leatherwood 28 pass from Donovan Campbell (Nadoldy kick) NB—Elias Rodriguez 58 pass from Campbell (Nadoldy kick) EH—Roberts 56 run (Run failed) NB—Jayden Allen 2 run (Kick blocked) NB—Allen 3 run (Kick failed) NB—Rodriguez 6 run (Run failed) EH—Jayden Thompson 10 pass from Roberts (Run failed) NB—Rodriguez 50 pass from Campbell (Nadoldy kick) NB—Adil Sesay-Conteh 23 run (Nadoldy kick) NB—Billy Seymour 5 run (Nadoldy kick) Records: New Britain 2-0, East Hartford 0-2.
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