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 Bradley-Wheeler House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Westport, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive,”
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“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend.”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always”
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“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years”
“The staff at ABC has been wonderful! It's easy to reach them, they are responsive, respectful, and cheerful. This was the first step in getting outside assistance for our Mom and we were so impressed with how thorough the care was - the first helper checked to see that her home was safe and that she knew how to use her cell phone. We'd highly recommend using their in home care.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she sees the work, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, and is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, sees what needs doing. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesnt just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says no wait, let me do it if she hasnt already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”
“Excellent company, very experienced management and staffs. Highly recommend”
“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“Always Best Care Services is a good place to get good care. The employees would do their very best to take care of you in your time of need. I will recommended this facility to family and friends. I want to thank you so much for the exceptional care you took of my dad. I hold your agency in the highest regard and you have my deepest appreciation.”
“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years old. She refused to leave her home. Susan Oderwald took wonderful care of her. She found caregivers for her who treated her with kid gloves and she herself went above and beyond by getting papers signed, visiting her in the hospital and fetching things for her. I don't know what I would have done without her, since I live 3,000 miles away. I highly recommend her, her services and her staff of caregivers.”
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 Pasacreta 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 The Cottage or visit National Hall Historic District, 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 Westport, 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 Westport, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Westport, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Press release from the Town of Westport:WESTPORT, CT — Planning & Zoning Director Michelle Perillie has announced that on November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission will hold a public hearing to review a text amendment to the Zoning Regulations, authored by the P&Z Commission.Text Amendment #847 proposes to clarify the definition of “Front L...
Press release from the Town of Westport:
WESTPORT, CT — Planning & Zoning Director Michelle Perillie has announced that on November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission will hold a public hearing to review a text amendment to the Zoning Regulations, authored by the P&Z Commission.
Text Amendment #847 proposes to clarify the definition of “Front Lot Line” and “Street Line” in §5, Definitions, by specifying that when a right-of-way for a street is part of a lot, the Front Lot Line and Street Line is the boundary of said right-of-way. This will eliminate any confusion concerning from what point a Front Setback should be measured when the road right of way is located on the lot. The measurement of the Front Setback from the edge of the right of way has been the practice of the P&Z staff for over 20 years and this amendment will codify this.
The November 18 public hearing will be held remotely using Zoom. It will be livestreamed on the Town’s website at www.westportct.gov and/or will be accessible on Optimum Government Access Channel 79. The remote meeting link is published on the meeting agenda available on the Town’s website on the “Meeting List and Calendar” web page.
Written comments may be submitted and should be sent to [email protected] by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting if intended to be distributed for consideration by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Written comments received after 12:00pm on the day of the meeting will be added to the record but not be distributed until the next business day. Meeting materials are available at www.westportct.gov, on the P&Z Department web page under “P&Z Pending Applications & Recent Approvals.”
This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
The library is expanding its media offerings.Alfred Branch, Patch StaffNews release from the Westport Library:WESTPORT, CT — Books may be the mainstay, but The Westport Library also carries a wide array of media offerings. From DVDs and Blu-rays, to board games, electronics, and other useful equipment, the Library is committed to expanding it...
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
News release from the Westport Library:
WESTPORT, CT — Books may be the mainstay, but The Westport Library also carries a wide array of media offerings. From DVDs and Blu-rays, to board games, electronics, and other useful equipment, the Library is committed to expanding its diverse media catalog — and now even offers vinyl records and video games!
The vinyl collection is on display in the Hub near the Reference desk. Vinyl records can be taken out for 10 days, with an allowance of three records to be taken out at a time.
Currently, the vinyl collection includes classics like Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, as well as newer releases like Hozier’s Unreal Unearth and Beyonce’s Renaissance. With 100 records across nine genres — rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, jazz, folk, blues, country, and even local artists, including Verso Records: Volume One, a limited press compilation of emerging Connecticut and tri-state area artists recorded in the Library’s own Verso Studios — the collection offers something for everyone.
For more information on vinyl records, check out the Library’s Collecting Vinyl Resource Guide.
For the audiophiles and media preservationists, your favorite album can be paired with one of the Crosley Cruiser Turntables available in the Library of Things, and you’ve got everything you need for a listening party.
The Library of Things has much to offer in the media realm, including two Nintendo Switch consoles — and now Switch games are available for borrowing as well, making The Westport Library your one-stop shop for gaming.
The collection of games is on display by the Patron Services desk. Games can be taken out for one week; holds and renewals are not available at this time.
If interest grows, so will the Library’s collection. There are currently 50 games available, including fan favorites like Mario Party, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and many more.
They're going fast, so grab your must-plays — and your favorite albums — before they're gone!
The market is the third new Big Y to open in Connecticut this year. The grand opening occurs on Friday with giveaways, special offers and sample tastings.WESTPORT, Conn. — For the third time this year, Big Y has opened a new grocery store in the state of Connecticut.The newest Big Y family market can be found in Westport at 1076 Post Road East.According to a release from Big Y, the new business features a bakery with talented cake decorators, ...
The market is the third new Big Y to open in Connecticut this year. The grand opening occurs on Friday with giveaways, special offers and sample tastings.
WESTPORT, Conn. — For the third time this year, Big Y has opened a new grocery store in the state of Connecticut.
The newest Big Y family market can be found in Westport at 1076 Post Road East.
According to a release from Big Y, the new business features a bakery with talented cake decorators, a full-service butcher shop and a seafood department with six deliveries of fresh, sustainable seafood every week.
The kitchen and deli include Ready to Heat, Big Y Quick, Easy Meals such as made to order fish and chips, hand-tossed pizza that can be purchased by the slice or whole pie, fresh sushi, made to order sandwiches and paninis with Boar’s Head Premium meats and cheeses, which are also available fresh sliced or pre-packaged in the deli.
The Westport Big Y also has a broad range of quality products and specialty items from local partners, including Arethusa Farm specialty cheeses, Cato Corner, Liuzzi Italian specialties in the deli, Bear’s seasoned wings, Hummel products and Lamberti sausage in the butcher shop, Zaro’s in the Bakery, Gina Marie Bakery, Chabaso Bakery artisan breads in the bakery and Gilbertie’s Organics in the produce department, the release says.
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“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to bring our legendary customer service and quality products to the Westport community,” Big Y President and CEO Michael P. D’Amour said. “We have had the pleasure of serving many neighboring communities for years. Now, we’re excited to get to know our customers in Westport and to create a deeper connection within Fairfield County.”
Beyond the products it has available, the new Big Y offered 100 part-time and full-time job opportunities, according to the release. They are still hiring; all interested applicants can apply here.
The business’ grand opening festivities are scheduled for Friday and will include giveaways, special offers and sample tastings.
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The business was founded in Chicopee, Mass. in 1936 and named after an intersection where two roads converged into a ‘Y’.
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In addition to the array of clinical and assessment services offered through Yale Child Study Center (YCSC)Clinical Services in New Haven, Connecticut, behavioral health services are now being offered in the center’s new Westport office. Provided by three YCSC clinical faculty members, Westport services are available for families with children from birth through age 18. Services include the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and executive functioning, with a focus on supporting par...
In addition to the array of clinical and assessment services offered through Yale Child Study Center (YCSC)Clinical Services in New Haven, Connecticut, behavioral health services are now being offered in the center’s new Westport office. Provided by three YCSC clinical faculty members, Westport services are available for families with children from birth through age 18. Services include the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and executive functioning, with a focus on supporting parenting skills and providing evidence-based culturally responsive services to children and families.
The clinicians providing services in Westport are Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, a psychologist whose areas of specialty include parenting skills training, treatment of externalizing behaviors, ADHD, and anxiety; Jackie Britt-Friedman, PsyD, a psychologist whose areas of specialization include ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and executive functioning skills; and Ayotunde Ayobello, MD, a child psychiatrist who provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy, and psychological coaching for student athletes.
All three providers offer school consultations, workshops, and evidence-based treatment, including the YCSC Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) model and Parent Management Training (PMT). Services at the Westport office are offered on a fee-for-service basis—and families have the option of submitting statements to their insurance companies for reimbursement.
YCSC Vice Chair of Ambulatory Services Michele Goyette-Ewing, PhD, commented, “We are delighted to be able to offer the expertise of Child Study Center faculty closer to home for Fairfield County children and families. With compassionate guidance and specialized knowledge, our faculty are dedicated to empowering families to enhance their children’s development, overcome challenges, and foster positive relationships.”
While ongoing treatment is limited to families living within New Haven County at the YCSC’s New Haven location—where several insurance providers are accepted for both treatment and assessment services—treatment services at the Westport office can be accessed by families outside of the immediate geographical area.
All psychological and specialty assessments offered by the YCSC continue to be open to families from across Connecticut and the United States. This includes assessment for Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, and developmental disabilities, as well as neuropsychological and psychological evaluations.
Questions and referrals for the new location may be sent via e-mail to the Westport practice or by phone at 203-785-7379. The practice is located at 125 Kings Highway North in Westport.
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Arts & EntertainmentGuiding the tours will be Bruce Miller, Playhouse archivist.Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch MayorPress releaseWestport Country Playhouse announces “From the Page to the Stage...
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch Mayor
Press release
Westport Country Playhouse announces “From the Page to the Stage” guided tours are available to the public by reservation on upcoming Friday and Saturday mornings, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, November 15 and 16, December 13 and 14, January 17 and 18, and February 7 and 8. Each tour is limited to 25 people.
Guiding the tours will be Bruce Miller, Playhouse archivist. “Go behind the scenes at one of Westport’s treasures!,” said Miller. “Now you can find out more about the great artists that made the Playhouse their home and get a look at how we bring a script to life.”
Tour participants will learn how the historic theater’s past has been preserved since its founding in 1931 and how state-of-the-art technology has been introduced. The 90-minute tour’s path will explore backstage, Greenroom, dressing rooms, scene shop, wardrobe room, posters, photos, costume designs, and set models. Participants will also have the opportunity to stand on the same stage that hosted performances by Gene Wilder, James Earl Jones, Jane Fonda, Eartha Kitt, Paul Newman, and more recently, Jonathan Groff, Kelli O’Hara, Leslie Odom Jr., Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald.
Along the way, Miller will recount historic anecdotes, such as how the Playhouse provided inspiration for the creation of two immortal musicals: “Oklahoma!” and “My Fair Lady.” He’ll take participants back to when the Playhouse opened its doors on June 29, 1931, in what was once a cow barn. For 93 years this designated National Treasure has presented more than 800 plays, 42 of which have moved to Broadway.
Although there is no fee for the tour, donations are encouraged to support the not-for-profit Playhouse.
To reserve a public tour, visit: https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/free-theater-tours/ The Playhouse is a fully accessible facility; please indicate when reserving if there is difficulty with stairs as elevators are available. Private group tours may be scheduled by contacting Kelly Richards Mikolasy, house and events manager, at [email protected].
For Westport Country Playhouse information and tickets, visit westportplayhouse.org or call the box office at (203) 227-4177, toll-free at 1-888-927-7529. Stay connected to the Playhouse on Facebook (Westport Country Playhouse), Instagram (wcplayhouse), and YouTube (WestportPlayhouse). Westport Country Playhouse is located at 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport.
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