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 Door Prairie Barn 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 La Porte, IN is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I have worked with more home health agencies than I care to remember, both in GA and MI, when I worked in healthcare; and I have to say that Always Best Care is one of the best home health care agencies that I have found since the early 90's !!! I have been a client with Always Best Care since February 2022 and I have been extremely pleased with the help I have received both from my caregivers and the office staff. All the staff work hard and the quality of care is exceptional!!! The few occasions that I didn't like a caregiver because of either poor work ethic or personality, Always Best Care always took care of finding another caregiver to better meet my needs ASAP!! When I first started with Always Best Care I did get a few caregivers that weren't a good fit. But, within a very short period of time my scheduler learned my specific needs and personality and she found caregivers for me that were a wonderful match!! As in every area of healthcare, the high turnover of employees is to be expected!!! But, Always Best Care has always made sure that I have a new caregiver that matches my needs and expectations!! I have and would, highly recommend Always Best Care for your home health daily care!!”
“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
“I love working for Always Best Care The staff is very helpful, encouraging wonderful, loving family. Thank you for the opportunity of serving for your company thank you to Michelle, who is always looking out for me and making sure that I have the hours that I need.”
“Always Best Care gives great encouragement and support to their caregivers during any situation or time of need. The care and dedication to their staff is incredible and I throughly enjoy my time working along side them!”
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“Hi my name is Linda and I've been working with always best care for 2 years now and it's a great atmosphere I like coming in to work meeting new people. It's a place that's kind friendly and it makes you feel at home it makes you feel that you're working with people that understand you know you're different needs your different hours and if something come up they are there to help you with anything that you need help with it's a great company I'm so glad I signed up with the company I signed up a little bit after the pandemic and I just needed somewhere that I could really consider myself at home or I find a home and I have I'm amazed at how the people are so nice when you talk to them on the phone how nice they are friendly you can tell this saying it with a smile I enjoy working there I tell people ask me where I work at always best care they like what yeah always best care yes it's a nice company sign up with it you won't regret it I'm glad I do it I'm really glad I did”
“I have used quite a few different providers and ABC is by far the best company. From the office staff to the caregivers, they are doing what they love and it shows.”
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“Overall a great company to work for! They do a wonderful job recognizing caregivers; from big recognition like a monthly caregiver award and random drawings, to small recognition such as any time you visit the office you are free to grab snacks, beverages, gear and more often than not there is some type of food they have ordered that is available. They really don’t hold back in this area! There has been quite a bit of changes made in office positions within the last year. Response time, outside of the scheduling department, can be improved upon.”
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“I've had caregivers for about 5 years now. Only having been disappointed and frustrated. Since Always Best Care came into my life, my worries have ended. I never knew if previous caregivers were going to show up, or do what I needed. Everytime they would complete a task, they would sit down and be on their phone. Kari and Jamisha finish a task and right to the next. No problems. My mind has been put at ease. They are very professional yet so so friendly. They ask, what else they can do for me. I also have my ABC emergency call button. Now I have peace of mind if an emergency should arise. My case coordinator Stephanie Stevens. Stays right on top of my case. Thank you so much for making my life easier. I have recommended your company to others that may need assistance in the future.”
“They were my mother's caretakers up until we moved away to seek life saving treatment. It was hard for them at times, because sometimes the homecare aides sometimes called off last minute. One time something came up missing, and the owner personally delivered a replacement. They're not perfect but they try their best.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
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 Kesling 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 T-Bones Pier Eleven or visit Long Live La Porte (Mural), 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 La Porte, IN, 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 La Porte, IN 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 La Porte, IN 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.
Under a sparkling canopy of twinkling lights, laughter and conversation filled the La Porte Civic Auditorium this past Friday night, November 15, as the community gathered for the inaugural Picnic Under the Stars event. Benefiting the La Porte City Park Foundation, this inaugural celebration raised funds through ticket sales, silent auctions, sponsorships and generous donations.As attendees enjoyed picnic-style appetizers and desserts catered by Downs Family Catering, the lively tunes of Point’n Fingers brought many to the dance...
Under a sparkling canopy of twinkling lights, laughter and conversation filled the La Porte Civic Auditorium this past Friday night, November 15, as the community gathered for the inaugural Picnic Under the Stars event. Benefiting the La Porte City Park Foundation, this inaugural celebration raised funds through ticket sales, silent auctions, sponsorships and generous donations.
As attendees enjoyed picnic-style appetizers and desserts catered by Downs Family Catering, the lively tunes of Point’n Fingers brought many to the dance floor, creating an evening of joy and connection. Throughout the night, guests explored an exciting lineup of silent auction items, including a La Porte Traditions Santa Portrait, a flight around the area from Flight Saga, and three VIP tables for tribute band performances at the Civic Auditorium. Bids flew in for these unique offerings, showcasing the incredible generosity and talent within the community.
“These moments, where our community comes together to laugh, celebrate, and support our parks, are what this Foundation is all about,” said Dale Parkison, La Porte City Park Foundation Treasurer. “The funds raised tonight will make a real difference—whether it’s upgrading playgrounds, improving trails or making our parks more accessible. This event reminds us how much people care about preserving these spaces for future generations... about how the La Porte City Park Foundation provides great parks for every generation.”
For event organizer Emily Archambault, the evening was about more than just raising funds.
“This was a celebration of the parks that have brought so much joy to our lives and a way to connect with the community that makes this work possible,” Archambault said. “Our parks bring us together for generations.”
The success of Picnic Under the Stars signals a bright future for La Porte’s parks, ensuring they remain vibrant, welcoming spaces for families to enjoy for years to come. From accessible paths to revitalized beaches and playgrounds, every dollar raised will support the work of the La Porte City Park Foundation, which has spent nearly 40 years improving all 16 of La Porte’s parks.
The Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, donated or contributed to the event’s success. Our success is built on a history of public and private partnerships that have helped transform La Porte’s parks.
Please consider giving to our annual campaign at https://lpparkfoundation.networkforgood.com/, following the Foundation on Facebook at La Porte Park Foundation, or reaching out to Emily Archambault for volunteer opportunities. The Foundation accepts cash gifts, planned giving, gifts in honor of others, real estate, in-kind support and sponsorships. With your support, we can continue enhancing our parks, building a stronger community, and ensuring that these beloved spaces are available for every generation to enjoy—today and into the future.
Horizon Bank celebrated its new branch renovation on Tuesday, November 19. at 710 Indiana Avenue in La Porte.Horizon Bank La Porte Branch Renovations 2024 38 PhotosView GalleryKevin Gould, Branch Manager of the La Porte branch, considered this to be a day of opportunity for his team a...
Horizon Bank celebrated its new branch renovation on Tuesday, November 19. at 710 Indiana Avenue in La Porte.
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Kevin Gould, Branch Manager of the La Porte branch, considered this to be a day of opportunity for his team and local organizations.
“We have two things going on today,” Gould said. “We completed the renovation that we started back in August just about three weeks ago. We brightened the space up to make it more customer friendly. We also have the ‘Choose Your Charity’ event where we let the community on social media decide which organizations we are going to donate money to.”
At the event, the La Porte County Family YMCA received a $2,500 donation for receiving the most votes, while the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County was awarded $1,500 for placing second. Family Advocates received a $1,000 donation for finishing in third place. Additional recognition was given to the Salvation Army, the PAX Center, and Worthy Women Transformation as the other charities who participated in this initiative.
“This is great because it allows the community to let us know what is most important to them,” Gould said. “Giving back to the community has always been a cornerstone for Horizon Bank, so it’s nice to get this feedback.”
When it comes to the new renovations at the branch, there’s a lot for customers to be excited about including stunning pen and ink drawings of iconic La Porte landmarks by local artists Donald P. Bowman and the late Joyce Keane, along with captivating photography by Nancy Addie. Beyond the warm, welcoming space, the renovations also include access to walk- up video banking with extended hours from Monday – Saturday, 7AM to 7PM. Due to the banks’ location right in the heart of downtown LaPorte, this is an excellent addition giving customers walkable, indoor access to traditional banking transactions via new video banking technology after normal business hours.
Steve Kring, Regional President of Northwest Indiana, is approaching 27 years with Horizon Bank and is very proud of the branch’s fresh new look and added services. “This renovation puts an exclamation point on our ongoing commitment to the LaPorte community. I want to take this time to thank the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) and Mayor Tom Dermody for their support over the years,” Kring said.
For more information on Horizon Bank, you can visit its website at horizonbank.com.
The City of La Porte has annexed the area just north of Highway 39 with the permission of those living in the annexed area. With the annexation comes a host of new benefits to the residents around Highway 39 North thanks to support from the municipal government.One of the leading concerns addressed with the annexation is the fire risk in the 39 North area due to a lack of water infrastructure.“The big issue out there was the fire flow,” Water Department Superintendent Tim Werner said. “The booster station had ...
The City of La Porte has annexed the area just north of Highway 39 with the permission of those living in the annexed area. With the annexation comes a host of new benefits to the residents around Highway 39 North thanks to support from the municipal government.
One of the leading concerns addressed with the annexation is the fire risk in the 39 North area due to a lack of water infrastructure.
“The big issue out there was the fire flow,” Water Department Superintendent Tim Werner said. “The booster station had a pump capacity of 1,500 gallons per minute, while the hydrants could pump out anywhere from 1,000 to 1,200 gallons per minute. That means that the fire department could only use one hydrant before dropping the system pressure below standard.”
Since the annexation, the City of La Porte’s Water Department has been working to bring infrastructure changes to the area that increase the Fire Department’s ability to fight fires in the area. This includes an additional water tower in the 39 North system as well as plans to loop the system into 35 North.
Fire Chief Andy Snyder sees these improvements as an important step in keeping La Porte as a whole safe.
“I'm feeling much better because things are moving forward,” he said. “Knowing that a plan is in place and that steps are being taken to improve the water situation makes us feel much better.”
The volunteer firefighting force in 39 North will receive support from the city’s fire department, which has already drastically cut down on response times to medical and fire.
“One of the big benefits is that we are a full-time firefighting and rescue service. Because of the sheer nature of us being a full-time career department at the station 24 hours a day, the response time is diminished considerably,” said Snyder. “We can basically be anywhere in the area within three to four minutes. Just seconds can mean the difference between somebody surviving or not surviving, and we're able to respond directly from the station instead of having to respond from home to the station first.”
On top of providing additional water in fire safety situations, the revamp of the water infrastructure will also improve drinking water quality and prevent pipes from experiencing flows beyond what they can handle. The improved infrastructure will also set the area up for continued development.
“Previously, whenever there was an event like a fire on 39 North, the residents inside the city limits had to deal with things like rusty or cloudy water because of the stress the pipes were under,” Werner said. “As we continue to improve the system, it’s going to help with issues like that.”
Beyond the benefits coming to 39 North are the benefits coming to the City of La Porte from the influx of new residents. The 39 North area has experienced a lot of development over the past decade, and the residents are coming to the table with a lot of fresh ideas.
“This is just another step for La Porte moving forward as a community, as a county, as a city. We're excited to be part of it,” Snyder said. “There are several projects that are moving forward in the planning stages knowing that that water situation is going to be remedied that couldn’t even be considered before. The biggest thing that we're excited about is that the public safety issue is being addressed and will be remedied.”
“We’ve always considered the people of 39 North to be part of La Porte,” Werner added. “We’re just happy to be able to bring them the fire protection and services that they deserve. I commend the City of La Porte’s government and Mayor Tom Dermody for taking the concerns of the Water Department and the Fire Department and pushing solutions to completion.”
To learn more about the exciting developments happening in the City of La Porte, visit cityoflaporte.com.
The Barbers Hill Eagles will square off against the La Porte Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Barbers Hill sitting on four straight wins and La Porte on eight.Barbers Hill is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday....
The Barbers Hill Eagles will square off against the La Porte Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Barbers Hill sitting on four straight wins and La Porte on eight.
Barbers Hill is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Sterling, posting an 84-13 victory. That looming 84-13 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Barbers Hill's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brycen Wells, who threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes. Darren Jordan helped Wells out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, La Porte's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They were the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Anderson. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tyresse Barnes and Sean Simon. Barnes gained 296 total yards and three touchdowns while Simon rushed for 223 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Simon showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 59 yards.
Barbers Hill is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for La Porte, their record is now 8-3.
Barbers Hill came up short against La Porte in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 34-29. Can Barbers Hill avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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LA PORTE, Ind. - The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute and the Health Foundation of La Porte have launched a yearlong initiative to study how medical debt impacts county residents. The partnership also aims to advocate for people struggling to afford health care.Examining the barriers to health care is a key part of the project, the institute said in a news release. About 7% of La Porte County residents lack health insurance, nearly 12% have medical debt in collections and nearly 20% live in poverty.&l...
LA PORTE, Ind. - The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute and the Health Foundation of La Porte have launched a yearlong initiative to study how medical debt impacts county residents. The partnership also aims to advocate for people struggling to afford health care.
Examining the barriers to health care is a key part of the project, the institute said in a news release. About 7% of La Porte County residents lack health insurance, nearly 12% have medical debt in collections and nearly 20% live in poverty.
“Access to a doctor during times of medical need should not be a luxury,” institute Director Erin Macey said in the news release. “However, our 2020 Community Needs Assessments indicated that many residents of La Porte struggle to afford health care. The Institute is proud to announce this partnership with Health Foundation of La Porte to work within this sphere of great need, amplifying the voices of those struggling under the weight of medical debt and fear of accessing health care systems and providing resources to improve well-being.”
Part of the initiative will include a “Know Your Rights” campaign, the news release said, with workshops related to health care access, charity care, Affordable Care Act coverage and surprise-bill resources.
“Medical debt is a silent crisis that can have devastating consequences on individuals and families in La Porte County,” the foundation’s CEO, Eric DeWald, said in the news release. “By partnering with Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, we hope to inform solutions that can alleviate this burden.”
Lauren Murfree, a policy analyst at the institute, will lead the research. She was among 61 Hoosiers who provided testimony earlier this year to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on the hardship created when medical debt appears on credit reports.
Indiana, according to a letter they provided to the bureau, is ranked 11th for highest share of the population with medical debt in collections. Nearly 1 in 5 Hoosiers had an outstanding medical debt in collections in 2023, and the median amount was $748.
“Sharing my experiences with medical debt in public testimony to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau inspired me to devise this project as a way to take further action to help others facing challenges with medical debt,” Murfree said in the news release. “Accessible health care is essential to well-being, and I am looking forward to working with Hoosiers in La Porte on this project.”
The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute is a program of the Indiana Community Action Association, a statewide nonprofit that combats poverty through advocacy, education and assistance.
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