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 Rocky Hill Stone Company 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 Rocky Hill, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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”
“I have been working with this company for 3 and a half years. My employers”
“High quality, reliable service. Caregivers are selected carefully, are well trained, and office support is”
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“Always Best Care of Central CT is helping me with my mom who is 92”
“I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, and I am currently a nursing professor.”
“Mom’s care needs have been progressing over the past month - increased difficulty standing. walking,”
“Outstanding personal service from this company. All of the caregivers were personable and provided outstanding”
“Taylor, John, and Kristine and their crew are the best. They are patient, understanding, and”
“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”
“Sabina always has a pleasant, caring, and respectful attitude. I feel she treats me as”
“Diana has a total commitment of compassion, empathy, and respect for myself and my family.”
“Tina has been with us since the start, caring for my mom. Tina has nothing”
“Always Best Care helped our family get through a very difficult time with my mother's”
“I approached Kristine regarding care for my elderly father. Even though he was outside”
“I have known Kristine Lajeunesse for many years now through business networking and she and”
“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”
“Kristine and John are extremely caring and compassionate about helping their client's and family and”
“Rosemary has many great qualities. She is a hardworker, sensitive, has a giving nature and”
“Always Best Care provides caregivers to our building on a regular basis when we are”
“I have known John and Kristine Lajeunesse for almost 20 years and when my dad”
“Always Best Care helped me to get care lined up for my uncle, after I”
“My dad’s caregiver is great. He is a man of few words, but she is”
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“Where can I begin? The short review: ABC Caregivers are FABULOUS!! The long review: We landed in a gap of care for my mom. I called Taylor at ABC on a Thursday and early the next week we had completed the intake process, and Taylor was able to secure 3 caregivers (12 hrs a day for 7 days a week) for my mom. The caregivers (Teresa Rose, Asha, Doreen) were great. Each had their own approach with mom, regardless, they all had empathy, compassion and kindness any time they engaged with mom. The support from ABC give us the time to find a new community that better fit where mom was with her Alzheimer's journey. We are so very grateful for the quick support, the follow up and the care needed in a critical time for us and for mom. THANK YOU ALWAYS BEST CARE!!! You are amazing!!!!”
“Thank you for being such a great leader. The way you lead our team is admirable, and you are constantly inspired to do great work. I know that under your leadership, not only do you care about the (clients,)but you also care about (us)the caregivers …We will continue to grow. Thank you for your time Have a great and prosperous week. Elsa”
“I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary care provided to my mother, Gerry Mikulka, during her final weeks of life. In particular, I want to recognize Evelyn, whose exceptional service as a live-in health aide made an immeasurable difference in my mother's end-of-life journey. From the moment Evelyn walked into the house, she created a special bond with our mom. In those first few weeks, Evelyn recognized Mom's need for companionship, spending time with her watching television and working on puzzles together. It warmed our hearts to see Mom so comfortable with someone in the home since she had lived there alone for many years. As Mom's condition progressed, Evelyn's true expertise shined through. She worked beautifully with our family and the hospice nurses, providing invaluable guidance on necessary medical equipment, dietary adjustments, and other modifications to ensure mom's comfort. What touched us most was how Evelyn went above and beyond in Mom's final days. She moved into Mom's room to be there whenever she was needed – day or night. And she had a wonderful way of being there for us too. Whenever we were visiting with Mom, Evelyn would quietly step back, but she was always just around the corner if we needed help. She knew exactly when to step in and when to give us privacy. We never felt alone in caring for Mom because Evelyn was such a steady, caring presence. She managed Mom's pain with real skill while keeping her comfortable and peaceful. I wanted you to know what an extraordinary person you have in Evelyn. We'll always be grateful for the peace of mind she gave us and the tender care she gave Mom. Warmly, Linda Knox”
“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.”
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 Elm Ridge 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 OC Kitchen-Bar or visit Rocky Hill, Connecticut, New York & New Haven Depot, 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 Rocky Hill, 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 Rocky Hill, 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.
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PLAINVILLE — Mike Busillo and his Sheehan girls basketball team are heading back to Championship Weekend, but it took a whole lot of dogged hill climbing Tuesday night before they could glimpse The Sun.Down early against No. 2-seeded Rocky Hill and again to start the fourth quarter, the No. 3 Titans held the Terriers scoreless for more than six minutes in the final frame to wrest away a 37-31 victory in the ...
PLAINVILLE — Mike Busillo and his Sheehan girls basketball team are heading back to Championship Weekend, but it took a whole lot of dogged hill climbing Tuesday night before they could glimpse The Sun.
Down early against No. 2-seeded Rocky Hill and again to start the fourth quarter, the No. 3 Titans held the Terriers scoreless for more than six minutes in the final frame to wrest away a 37-31 victory in the CIAC Class MM semifinals at the Plainville High School Wood Gymnasium.
Sheehan junior Megan Wresien sealed the win at the foul line in the final minute with career point 1,000.
"We knew Rocky Hill was going to put up a really good fight, and I'm really happy my teammates were able to trust me to be able to make those free throws," said Wresien. "It just feels great to be able to play at Mohegan again. It's a great opportunity to win a championship."
Wresien and the Titans, now 20-6, will face top-seeded East Catholic, a 41-25 winner over No. 12 Ellington in Tuesday's other Class MM semifinal, in the championship game this weekend at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Rocky Hill, bidding for its first trip to the state finals, closed the season at 19-6.
Rocky Hill junior forward Katie Harding led all scorers with 17 points and junior point guard Kelsey LeMay finished with 11. They combined on five 3-pointers, including a pair that put the Terriers ahead 29-26 in the opening 1:30 of the fourth quarter.
That would be the last of Rocky Hill's scoring, however, until Harding hit a transition jumper just inside the 3-point arc with 19 seconds left.
By then, Sheehan had reeled off nine unanswered points to take a 35-29 lead. A steal and layup by Wresien, followed by a Gabby Busillo 3-pointer from up top, sparked the decisive surge.
Wresien finished with 16 points despite picking up her third and fourth fouls back to back midway through the third quarter. Her twin sister Jenna slashed her way to 13 points."
"Rocky Hill put up a great fight," said Jenna Wresien. "It was a great environment to be in. They had a lot of people from their student section, and I think Katie and Kelsey had a great game."
It took Sheehan five minutes to get on the board. Rocky Hill, loudly cheered by a throng of white-shirted classmates in the stands, scored the first seven points and led 9-2 before Sheehan started to claw back behind the Wresien sisters.
A corner trey by Gabby Busillo also helped the Titans pull even 13-13 late in the second quarter. Rocky Hill mustered just three points in the frame, all from the foul line. The last one, delivered by Isabella Tucker, had the Terriers up 15-14 at intermission.
Jenna Wresien rose to the fore in the third quarter. Her eight points, combined with a Susie Hotaling conversion down low, pushed the Titans ahead 36-30.
A 3-pointer by LeMay before the quarter cut the gap in half. The treys by LeMay and Harding to start the fourth erased it entirely and put the Terriers back on top.
But not to stay. Ultimately, Sheehan showed the pluck that's carried it through a gauntlet of a SCC regular season and now, for a second straight year, to Mohegan Sun.
"They're tough," Busillo said of Rocky Hill. "They play good half-court defense; they made us work for everything. I was telling their coach before the game I think we have two teams that are real similar to each other, and it kind of played out. We just made a few more plays."
A pause. "I'm worn out, bro."
This will be Sheehan's third trip to the finals in five CIAC tournaments. The Titans fell to Cromwell in 2019 and Northwest Catholic in 2024. Their lone state title came in 1976.
While the Rocky Hill girls have never reached the finals, their coach, Peter Asadourian, led the Rocky Hill boys to the Class S crown in 2002.
Last year, in Asadourian's first season with the girls team, Rocky Hill reached the quarterfinals before falling to eventual CIAC champ Northwest Catholic.
"These girls fight hard," Asadourian said. "We won 16 regular-season games. We got that two seed and we earned it by grit and just working so hard throughout the year.
"Obviously, Sheehan's a great team," Asadourian added. "We couldn't get our offense going, really. It was a defensive rock fight on both sides. I think their advantage was the free throw line. They made their free throws and (the Wresiens) did a tremendous job going to the rack on us. But, again, we couldn't get our offense going."
Megan Wresien, Sheehan —Third-year junior reached the 1,000-point milestone at the foul line with 18 seconds left to seal Tuesday's 37-31 victory over Rocky Hill. Wresien finished with a team-high 16 points.
“That's a typical Sheehan win: rock fight, grind it out.” — Sheehan coach Mike Busillo
CIAC CLASS MM GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINAL
SHEEHAN 6 8 12 11 — 37 ROCKY HILL 12 3 8 8 — 31
Sheehan (20-6) Megan Wresien 2 12-16 16, Jenna Wresien 4 5-6 13, Gabby Busillo 2 0-0 6, Susie Hotaling 1 0-0 2, Julia Cassesse 0 0-0 0. Totals: 9 17-22 37.
Rocky Hill (19-6) Katie Harding 7 1-1 17, Kelsey LaMay 4 0-0 11, Jill Rhouddou 0 0-0 0, Madisyn Aurigemma 0 1-2 1, Isabella Tucker 0 1-2 1, Anji Daley 0 1-2 1. Totals: 11 4-7 31.
March 11, 2025
Staff writer
Three-year-old Hailey Wetmore was born with a rare birth defect. It’s called cloacal exstrophy and it impacts her excretory functions.“At first, we were told that Hailey may not live,” her mother Kyra Wetmore said. “We were told that Hailey may not walk. She would have this horrible life.”Not even 24 hours after being born, she underwent a major surgery and now she has plans to undergo another one in less than a year.“Hailey is thriving,” Wetmore said. “She’s defied e...
Three-year-old Hailey Wetmore was born with a rare birth defect. It’s called cloacal exstrophy and it impacts her excretory functions.
“At first, we were told that Hailey may not live,” her mother Kyra Wetmore said. “We were told that Hailey may not walk. She would have this horrible life.”
Not even 24 hours after being born, she underwent a major surgery and now she has plans to undergo another one in less than a year.
“Hailey is thriving,” Wetmore said. “She’s defied every single thing that they told us she’d never do. All the odds that were against her.”
The surgery is set for January 2026, and she’s expected to recover for at least eight weeks in Boston. But before the toddler sets off for Boston, she’s asking the community for help decorating her hospital room.
“She said what about fire patches, police patches and ambulance patches,” the 32-year-old mom said.
Kyra and her husband Justin are first responders, and both come from a long line of first responders. Hailey is also a big Paw Patrol fan, so the choice was natural.
“We plan on putting them all over her hospital room, so that when she does open her eyes, they’re right there and she can see the support and love from around the world,” she said.
Hailey’s first patches came from her parents, but her uncle Sean and lifelong friend of Kyra hand-delivered his patch.
“Everybody got those kinds of families that you know you can call up in an instant,” said Sean Wearne, who works as a firefighter in Middletown. “They’re a big part of my life.”
Wearne isn’t the only local responder to take note. Wetmore took to social media to spread the word about her daughter’s request. In just one day, her post has over 1,000 views and she said she had someone from Germany tell her they sent a patch.
“Doing the patch thing is something so simple, yet so enlightening and comforting for people,” Wearne said.
While Hailey stacks up her patches, Wetmore said she hopes to continue spreading awareness about rare disease.
“A lot of people forget about rare disease, because you can’t relate to it,” she said. “I just hope that sharing Hailey’s story will inspire others to be more accepting and kind as well.”
Patches in support of Hailey can be mailed to:
Rocky Hill Volunteer Ambulance AssociationAttn. Assistant Chief HaileyPO Box 33Rocky Hill, CT 06067
February 18, 2025 11:40 amISS Expedition 72 In-Flight Educational Event with the Rocky Hill Library in Rocky Hill, CT and NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague. Details Date February 18, 2025 Time 11:40 am Timezone Abidjan Accra Addis Ababa Algiers Asmara Bamako Bangui Banjul Bissau Blantyre Brazzaville Bujumbura Cairo Casablanca Ceuta Conakry Dakar Dar es Salaam Djibouti Doua...
February 18, 2025 11:40 am
ISS Expedition 72 In-Flight Educational Event with the Rocky Hill Library in Rocky Hill, CT and NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague.
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SOUTHINGTON – Consider the Southington girls basketball team’s 58-43 CCC victory Monday night over Rocky Hill a status report.And in late January, the Blue Knights are trending in the right direction.Southington never trailed Monday night in winning its eighth straight game behind what has become its winning combination of outside shooting and stifling defense.The Blue Knights, 13-1 and ...
SOUTHINGTON – Consider the Southington girls basketball team’s 58-43 CCC victory Monday night over Rocky Hill a status report.
And in late January, the Blue Knights are trending in the right direction.
Southington never trailed Monday night in winning its eighth straight game behind what has become its winning combination of outside shooting and stifling defense.
The Blue Knights, 13-1 and ranked No. 7 in the GametimeCT poll, opened up a double-digit lead in the first half by making seven 3-pointers. Southington then used a 2-2-1 trapping defense to hold the Terriers (8-4) to just 10 points over the first 14 minutes of the second half to open up a 19-point lead with just over three minutes to play.
It was the second meeting between the CCC teams and served as a barometer of sorts for Southington.
The Blue Knights beat Rocky Hill 55-48 in its season-opener. Since then, the Blue Knights had won their next 12 games by an average of 28 points.
“We’ve had some easier games early in the season, but (Rocky Hill) is a good team and they put up a great fight,” said Southington senior guard Lilly Cooper, who along with fellow senior guard Izzy Leggett led the Blue Knights with 11 points.
Southington opened up a 30-19 lead on Cooper’s second of back-to-back 3s in the second quarter. She also scored the game’s first two points to become Southington’s fourth all-time leading scorer with 1,145 career points.
“We put on a clinic on defense (in the second half),” Cooper added. “I think when we can heat up and make our 3s that’s obviously our go to. But once our 3s stopped falling we got it going in the paint a little bit and that all comes from our defense.”
Southington’s only loss this season came at Conard 55-47 in the Red Wolves’ holiday tournament. What has followed is eight straight CCC wins.
And while both Southington and Conard play in the CCC, the Blue Knights won’t play No. 5 Conard (11-2) during the CCC regular season. Southington's CCC regular-season schedule also doesn’t include the current No. 1 team in the state and unbeaten Northwest Catholic (13-0).
The trio, however, figure to clash at some point in the CCC Tournament or beyond in states. Southington entered Monday night as the No. 3 Class LL team, while Conard sits at No. 6 in Class LL. NWC is the No. 1 ranked team in Class L.
It was after its loss to Conard when Southington head coach Howie Hewitt decided the only way his Blue Knights were going to succeed was to play an up-tempo style on both ends of the court.
“We didn’t pressure (Rocky Hill) in that first game,” Hewitt said. “And that absolutely makes a difference for us. We just played them half-court, man-to-man. From (the Conard game on), we’ve been playing a full-court press.”
That Southington pressure was evident from the opening whistle and the Blue Knights’ defense forced 19 Rocky Hill turnovers. Southington also took 28 treys, making 11 of their attempts from behind the arc.
Southington made 7 of its first 10 3-pointers.
Senior Grace Russo got the Blue Knights going by scoring all eight of her points on three straight possessions in the first quarter — including a back-to-back 3s.
Freshman Ariana Quick also had two 3s in the first half, while sophomore McKenna Crist hit the second of her two 3s in the third quarter at the buzzer to put Southington up 44-34 heading into the final quarter.
But after opening up its first double-digit lead with just under four minutes to play in the first half, Southington’s 3s stopped falling (it went 0-for-7 to end the half). But it withstood what turned into a scoreless drought over the final half of the second quarter to only lead 30-24 by halftime.
Compounding its cold outside shooting were several missed several layups, which left Hewitt scratching his head at halftime.
The Terriers’ size advantage would also play a role in Rocky Hill keeping the game close over the first three quarters. Rocky Hill forward Katherine Harding led all scorers with 18 points, while junior guard Kelsey LaMay added 12.
But another strength of the Blue Knights (its depth) allowed them to score the first nine points of the fourth quarter steadily pull away and eventually lead 53-34.
Leading the late offense was Leggett. She was held scoreless through three quarters, but scored all 11 of her points in the fourth quarter.
Her third field goal — a reverse layup — allowed the Blue Knights to open up its 19-point advantage with 2:50 to play. She then capped off the final quarter with Southington’s 11th 3-pointer of the night.
“One thing we talk about in practice is trying your best no matter what,” said Leggett, who is one of three Blue Knights averaging over double digits this season.
“The first half wasn’t going my way, but the team pulled through and the best thing you can do is cheer you team on,” Leggett added. “I got another chance in the fourth and just tried my hardest to just help my team secure the victory.”
Lilly Cooper: Southington’s senior guard scored a team-high 11 points, including the first two points of the game to become the school’s fourth all-time leading scorer. The four-year varsity starter stands at 1,145 career points, behind only all-time leading scorer Val DePaolo (1,303), Janette Waldolowski (1,229) and Ashley Borofsky (1,203).
“This was probably a good gage of where we are from Game 1 to now. We were up 16 or 18 and were in reasonable control for most of the fourth quarter. It was absolutely a good challenge,” Southington head coach Howie Hewitt.
Rocky Hill 15 9 10 9 — 43 Southington 20 10 14 14 — 53
Rocky Hill Keley LaMay 3 5-6 12, Jill Rhouddou 3 0-0 6, Katherine Harding 6 3-4 18, Brooke Aurigemma 0 2-2 2, Angelina Daley 1 1-3 3, Arianna Daley 1 0-0 2. Totals: 14 11-15 43
Southington McKenna Crist 2 0-0 6, Gianna Mathews 2 0-0 4, Grace Russo 3 0-0 8, Hannah Blanchard 1 1-2 4, Katie Doherty 0 1-2 1, Lilly Cooper 4 1-2 11, Izzy Leggett 4 2-2 11, Nerea Maule 2 0-0 5, Ariana Quick 2 2-2 8. Totals: 20 7-10 58. 3 Pointers: Rocky Hill: LaMay 1, Harding 3. Southington: Crist 2, Russo 2, Blanchard 1, Cooper 2, Quick 2, Maule 1, Leggett 1.
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