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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“Staff is great there a great place to work and call your workplace”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elaine G.
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“Our caregiver is the absolute best, you all got lucky finding her.”

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

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

Rachel C.
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“It has been a true pleasure working with you and your organization. You all demonstrate empathy and compassion in caring for frail elderly family members and insure distant families are comforted knowing you are there.”

Steve S.
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“Mom’s caregiver is a part of the family, we absolutely love her!”

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

Sarah C.
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How does In-home Senior Care in Wethersfield, CT work?

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

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

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

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

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Wethersfield, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

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

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Wethersfield, CT 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.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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

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

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

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

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wethersfield,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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

Latest News in Wethersfield, CT

Local artists on display as Main Street comes alive during Old Wethersfield Art Walk

The Old Wethersfield Art Walk brings together local art, an outdoor stroll, family activities and community spirit. The new event, a collaboration between the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association and the Wethersfield Academy of the Arts, will take place July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p...

The Old Wethersfield Art Walk brings together local art, an outdoor stroll, family activities and community spirit. The new event, a collaboration between the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association and the Wethersfield Academy of the Arts, will take place July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Street in the section of Wethersfield known as the Old Wethersfield Historic District.

Several galleries along Main Street are a part of the walk. Other art institutions, including Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, are taking part through booths, small touring exhibits or special activities. Ten artists were selected to paint new works outworks along the Art Walk route. An art vendors fair happens outside the Webb Deane Stevens Museum at 211 Main St., and there will be short live performances by the Wethersfield-based Time’s Fool theater company to preview its upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”

There is a long list of contributing artists, exhibits, activities and demonstrations related to the Art Walk.

Fine artist Sandra Wakeen will give a demonstration of her work, which ranges from portraits to still lifes to abstracts, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as an art talk from 2-4 p.m. at her art studio at 125 Main St.

Joe Pascale, whose painting “Sunflowers” is being used as the main promotion image for the art walk, will have work on display at Village Chiropractic at 137 Main St.

Rocky Hill resident Gina Uricchio, author of “Mother Asana: The Art and Voice of Autism,” will lead an art activity at Soulshine Yoga at 163 Main St. from noon to 3 p.m.

The Wadsworth will be leading a family art activity and previewing its forthcoming exhibit “Styling Identities: Hair’s Tangled Histories,” which is not scheduled to open until March 2024.

Nick Frasco of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is leading youth art classes outside the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center at 200 Main St. Another representative of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, William Cesario, will demonstrate plein art painting styles in the garden area at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum at 211 Main St.

Wakeen, Frasco and Cesario all have work in the current member show at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, alongside fellow academy members Richard Szczypek and Veronique Fournier-Wynne. A wine and cheese reception for the show will be held at the center from 1-3 p.m.

A sidewalk chalk art contest for children aged up to 16 will be judged by graphic designer and Wethersfield Academy for the Arts board member Frank Sorano. The winner gets a free art class. Second- and third-place prizes are ice cream from Main Street Creamery.

Plein air artists — a term for those who create artworks outdoors — will be creating new works throughout the day at 10 locations along Main Street. Those works will also be on display from 3-4 p.m. at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Some are the works will be available for purchase.

Another local arts group, Wethersfield Art League, will be exhibiting art by some of its members outdoors along Main Street. The artists include Margot Callahan, Mary Chellstorp, Loraine Ficara and Laura Buccheri.

In case of rain, the event will take place on July 16. For more information go to oldwethersfield.com/event/art-walk-old-wethersfield.

Crews spray insecticide in Wethersfield following positive West Nile test

WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Earlier this month, the state of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program found positive tests for West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in Wethersfield.The town has taken action by hiring an exterminator to go through and spray insecticide in various neighborhoods.Mosquitoes live in parks and the wooded areas. That’s where the exterminators are focusing their plan of...

WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Earlier this month, the state of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program found positive tests for West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in Wethersfield.

The town has taken action by hiring an exterminator to go through and spray insecticide in various neighborhoods.

Mosquitoes live in parks and the wooded areas. That’s where the exterminators are focusing their plan of attack.

Some mosquitos lay eggs in standing water, so the recent flooding of the many rivers and streams in Connecticut has added to the opportunity for the bugs to breed.

Combine the floods and the wettest July in state history and you’ve got a growing problem.

“Absolutely and especially with the rain in Vermont, that floods out the Connecticut River as it comes down to dump out into Old Saybrook and Old Lyme,” said Tyler Carlson with Innovative Mosquito Management.

Communities along the river’s trail, like Wethersfield, get bitten by the bugs, big time.

The positive testing for West Nile Virus has the town on high alert.

“Oh of course, bug spray, staying in the house a little bit more. Doing my stuff during the day because nighttime is prime biting time,” said Tyrell Carter of Wethersfield.

Prime spraying time is now for Carlson and his crew. They are hitting Wethersfield hard.

“Trying to battle them with larvicides, which is what we try to do, which is specific for mosquitoes and also we battle high population areas to prevent mosquito bites and knock down the adults by using an adulticide,” Carlson said.

All that effort is appreciated by residents and really anyone who wants to the enjoy the beauty of places like Wethersfield Cove.

“I’m aware, I try to stay in when the mosquitoes are at their height I don’t go out in the evening much, I stay in most of the time,” said Paul.

Spraying began early Monday morning and took all day.

Carlson said there is no real danger to humans once the spraying is done. He and his crew are very careful to clear a wide area before they really get to work.

“Once the area is cleared out, we start the application. We always have spotters as well so someone is spotting, and someone is spraying so we can watch everyone constantly,” said Carlson.

The crew said two days after the spraying, the effectiveness of the spray is 90-percent, meaning about 90-percent of the mosquitoes in the sprayed areas should be gone.

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Theater Review: "As You Like It" by Time's Fool Company

"As You Like It" runs August 15-19 | 6 p.m. Keeney Center lawn 200 Main Street, Wethersfield Free admission (donations appreciated) By Nancy Sasso JanisTime’s Fool Company is presenting a joyous production of Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” The limited engagement runs through Aug. 19, with all performances beginning at an easy 6:00 p.m. on the Keeney Center Lawn on Main Street in Wethersfield.'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players' (Act 2, Sc...

"As You Like It" runs August 15-19 | 6 p.m. Keeney Center lawn 200 Main Street, Wethersfield Free admission (donations appreciated)

By Nancy Sasso Janis

Time’s Fool Company is presenting a joyous production of Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” The limited engagement runs through Aug. 19, with all performances beginning at an easy 6:00 p.m. on the Keeney Center Lawn on Main Street in Wethersfield.

'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players' (Act 2, Scene 7).

Producing Artistic Director Wesley Broulik directed this production with a sly eye to the sometimes bawdy parts, as well as being the fight director. Because the opening night was rained out approximately two-thirds of the way into performance, the audience got to watch Broulik direct the move inside to the Keeney Center ballroom. I enjoyed watching the artistic/technical staff pivot quickly and efficiently. Kudos to Production Assistant Julia Brzezicki, Stage Manager Shawna Martine, Assistant Stage Manager Brooke Ferguson, Wardrobe Assistant Stephanie Fish and Assistant Director/Associate Artistic Director Breauna Jurkowski for helping the show go on.

Broulik has the actors walking among the audience members before the play begins, helping patrons understand a little about Shakespeare’s play. “Throughout the play, you will be asked to bbo, to cheer, to baa like a sheep, and to sing along with us. The characters are aware of your presence, and you are an integral part of the production.”

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The creative team set the piece in 1920s and 1930s after the second industrial revolution and World War I. The characters leave the court (the city) to find themselves and a better life in the Forest of Arden, which has love notes hanging on the trees on the lawn.

There are only eight actors in this cast, but they make it seem like the cast is a huge one. Only for the final scene, a few audience members are drafted to “stand in” for the missing characters with name tags around their necks.

Jonathan Gonzalez plays the roles of Oliver and the shepherd Silvius, and had to navigate at least one quick change. Gonzalez graduated from CCSU and makes his Time’s Fool debut in his home state of Connecticut.

Malena Gordo, an actor originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina who is currently living in Connecticut, just about steals every scene in which she appears as Celia and Phoebe in her Time’s Fool debut. Whether she is simply reacting to the actions of the other characters or delivering her lines, she gives a memorable performance.

Connecticut based Katrina Guzman makes her mark in the roles of the strong wrestler Charles and then as Jaques. Last year, she played the role of Hecate and other characters in Time’s Fool’s Macbeth.

Equity actor Christopher Halladay is a delight in the role of Touchstone, the court fool. The audience loved when the fool riffed on some contemporary movies in one of his speeches. Halladay currently teaches at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Wylie McCann, a recent graduate of CT College, covers three roles in her debut with Time’s Fool. She plays Duke Frederick, Duke Senior and Audrey with aplomb.

Joslyn Eaddy Melendez of Bridgeport gives a beautiful performance as the lovely Rosalind. She was most recently seen in Capital Classic’s winter production of “Water by the Spoonful” as Yazmin Ortix and their summer production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Quinn Spivey, who was part of last year’s production of “Macbeth,” plays the role of Orlando with charm and liveliness. Spivey is a NYC based actor and a graduate of The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University.

What a treat it was to watch Chelsea Dee Weaver switch between the five characters that she plays. She opens the show as Hymen, and then plays the French Le Beau, Amiens, Corin and William. This talented actress from Tolland is only 24 years old and works as a Broadway Brand Ambassador in Times Square, giving information about Broadway shows. She has had the opportunity to see over 30 shows within the past year, an enviable accomplishment. Her favorite roles include four characters in Time’s Fool Company’s first production of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Weaver also served as the music director for this production. There is a bit of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and original music by the music director with lyrics by William Shakespeare.

Shaun Anderson did a great job of designing the sound for the outdoor space.

There are sketches of the beautiful costumes designed by Samantha Barwood with a 1920-1930’s flair. I was glad that I was able to see the outfits on the performers.

An uninterrupted performance should run about 1 hour and 32 minutes.

As You Like ItAugust 15-19 | 6 p.m. Keeney Center lawn200 Main Street, Wethersfield Free admission (donations appreciated)Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic, and the whole family.

Scheduled for December is Time’s Fool version of “A Christmas Carol” featuring one actor and one cellist. The season announcement for next summer is coming soon.

Wethersfield Historical Society's Acts for PorchFest

Wethersfield Historical Society is taking part in the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association’s 4th Annual PorchFest, presenting bands at 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. All performances take place on the Time’s Fool stage on the lawn between the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT) and the Hurlbut-Dunham House (212 Main Street). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, something cool to drink, and your dancing shoes. In the event of inc...

Wethersfield Historical Society is taking part in the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association’s 4th Annual PorchFest, presenting bands at 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. All performances take place on the Time’s Fool stage on the lawn between the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT) and the Hurlbut-Dunham House (212 Main Street). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, something cool to drink, and your dancing shoes. In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors to the Keeney ballroom.

Main Street will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, August 26 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association recommends the following locations for parking: Hanmer School, DMV, Broad Street Green, any of Old Wethersfield’s numerous side streets. Many people also choose to walk or bike to the event.

11:00 am Andrew Thomson

Original repertoire and improvisation by composer and percussion artist Andrew Thomson.

Andrew Thomson has earned international reputation as a composer, performer, and educator, and has collaborated with a variety of organizations, ranging from the internationally acclaimed choirs of Joyful Noise, Inc. to the United States Marine Corps. He currently teaches percussion in northwestern Connecticut, and continues to give clinics, recitals, and masterclasses around the country.

3:00 pm The Jolly Beggars

Jeff DesRosier, Greg Willfrid, Christopher Vece, and David Uhl are The Jolly Beggars. Needing no introduction to the Wethersfield audience, the band brings the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Characterized by their tight harmonies and use of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, octave mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, bodhran, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars have quickly built a solid following and continue to spread their music around the east coast.

6:00 pm Mass-Conn-Fusion

Mass-Conn-Fusion, with undoubtedly one of the coolest band name ever, occupies Saturday's anchor slot for WHS. Mass-Conn-Fusion draws its talent from both sides of the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Founded by bassist James Healy at the UCONN Music Department, the band brings forty years of history and experience to every performance. The band’s extensive repertoire has something for everyone, featuring Motown, R&B, and Funk along with hits of the 60’s through the present. The full ensemble features female lead vocalists, horns, and a solid rhythm section guaranteed to get you up on your feet. Mass-Conn-Fusion was a huge hit on last year’s Keeney Koolers Concert Series and we’ve been looking for an excuse to have them back ever since.

More mosquitoes with WNV detected in Connecticut, this time in Waterbury, Hebron, Wethersfield

As of Tuesday, Aug. 15, a total of 26 mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Connecticut.HARTFORD, Conn. — More mosquitoes trapped in Connecticut last week have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.As of Tuesday, Aug. 15, a total of 26 mosquitoes found ...

As of Tuesday, Aug. 15, a total of 26 mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Connecticut.

HARTFORD, Conn. — More mosquitoes trapped in Connecticut last week have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

As of Tuesday, Aug. 15, a total of 26 mosquitoes found in Connecticut have tested positive for WNV.

Recent detections for the week of Aug. 7 were located in Bridgeport, Darien, Hebron, Norwalk, Stamford, Wallingford, Waterbury and Wethersfield.

Wethersfield has a total of five mosquitoes carrying WNV found this season so far. One was found on July 17, three found on July 27, and the most recent one on Aug. 9, all at the Goff Road trap site.

Stamford has a total of six mosquitoes positive for WNV, between two trapping sites at Cove Island Park and Sleepy Hollow Park. Two of them were found at Cove Island last week.

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Waterbury found its first WNV-positive mosquito at its Hamilton Park trapping site on Aug. 8.

"While there's no need to panic, it's essential to stay proactive and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and well-being," the Waterbury Health Department told city residents on Facebook on Wednesday.

Those precautions include using bug repellent with DEET, covering up with long layers, draining any standing water, and using screens for doors and windows.

There have been no reported human cases of WNV so far this season.

A total of 185 mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV were found in Connecticut in 2022, along with seven human cases reported.

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