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Home Care In South Bend, IN

Home Care South Bend, IN

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 The Kizer 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 South Bend, 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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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 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 alongside Always Best Care and they have been amazing. Very quick to help out patients in need and staff is very polite and professional.”

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“ABC is a great place to be! Thank you Patti, Stephanie, and Michele for all you do! You all are Awesome & thank you for the honors of being part of the team also acknowledging myself for Employee of the Month of March! You all are appreciated”

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“Best Company I’ve ever encountered. I love how flexible and efficient they are. I love the open door policy. Michelle is my favorite schedule she does an amazing job with communication.”

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“I give always best care of 5 stars. They are caring and have a sincere heart I love working with this agency..”

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“Always Best Care has been exceptional the four years i’ve worked there. The staff and schedulers, especially Michele, are helpful in finding compatibility for your clients, they’re also flexible in scheduling hours. Great company, great staff.”

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“it is my pleasure to leave a review for the Coffee need that support the most I would like Stephanie Kramer for supporting me and helping me get through my work schedules and feel comfortable at my place of employment. I am sad to see that she left Scheduling , but she still tries her best to help everyone even with her new position. Her dedication means everything I would like to Tasha as well for communicating with me so much I also cannot forget Patricia and Michelle as well. You ladies help me so much with my client. I greatly appreciate you ladies. I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that you ladies have with meeting me halfway when it comes to our job it definitely makes everything much easier. Keep up the great work as well as the rest of the staff thank you ladies for everything that you do and congratulations Monique on your new position.”

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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!!”

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“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!!”

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“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!!”

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“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.”

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“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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“I love the company I think they really do care about the employee the residents”

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“Stephanie Stevens is a great CSD! Thanks for all you do!”

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“Always Best care is amazing!”

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“Always Best Care is a great company. Not only do they provide the best care for their clients, but they go above and beyond for their staff as well.”

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“We have used Always Best Care two different times for our Mother. Both times the care was excellent. I have referred Always Best Care to several people.”

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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”

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“Always best care has always been there when I needed them! They make it convenient for me to take care of my father. I most definitely recommend them!”

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“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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“Great place to work at very professional and appreciative for their staff”

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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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“They really help people when they need it”

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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.”

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“Carole is an excellent caring professional. She has been extremely helpful in advising us and in scheduling care. With respect to the caregivers, we have no complaints. We want to give a special thank you to Rhona for her time and effort in creating a special bond with our mother.”

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“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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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in South Bend, IN?

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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.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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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.

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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.

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Types of Elderly Care in South Bend, IN

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal 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:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

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:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

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 Woodlawn Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

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 Carriage House Dining Room or visit The Birdsell Mansion, 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.

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Benefits of Home Care in South Bend, IN

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:

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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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 - 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.

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

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 South Bend, 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.

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Affordable 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:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your IN's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
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.
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.
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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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 South Bend, 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.

Assisted Living Referral Services

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.


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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:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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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:

  • Wood Ridge Assisted Living
  • Morningview Assisted Living Residences
  • Brookdale South Bend
  • Grand Emerald Place
  • Roland Assisted Living Facility
  • Estate Assisted Living TMG
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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.

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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 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

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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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.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in South Bend, 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.

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Latest News in South Bend, IN

Headlines in History 1932: Joseph Gordon sent to U.S. Prison at Leavenworth

What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.March 17, 1905: “ ‘It is a singular fact,” says A. Roy Knabenshue, ‘that when one is going as much as 15 or 20 miles an hour in an airship one has no sensation of moving whatever. The air beats in your face as you move along, but it only creates the impression that one is standing still in a strong breeze. There are no objects flying past you as when you are tr...

What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.

March 17, 1905: “ ‘It is a singular fact,” says A. Roy Knabenshue, ‘that when one is going as much as 15 or 20 miles an hour in an airship one has no sensation of moving whatever. The air beats in your face as you move along, but it only creates the impression that one is standing still in a strong breeze. There are no objects flying past you as when you are traveling on the surface of the earth, and as you must keep your eyes looking ahead of you you observe only distant objects, so distant because of your high point of view that you approach them apparently so slowly youdo not seem to move at all.’ ” — The South Bend Tribune

March 18, 1913: “Artists and designers in South Bend and elsewhere have an opportunity of winning cash and fame in a competition instituted by the National Highways association in its desire to secure a satisfactory design for its membership certificates.” — The South Bend Tribune

March 19, 1927: “Speaking from WSBT, The Tribune’s broadcasting station, Friday evening R. C. Stephenson, president of the St. Joseph Loan & Trust company, told his radio audience of the advantages of South Bend and the great St. Joseph valley for residence and business. He was the ninth speaker in the series of talks on South Bend being broadcast from WSBT at the suggestion of The Tribune for the purpose of advertising South Bend and the St. Joseph valley to the American people.” — The South Bend Tribune

March 20, 1932: “Sentenced by Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick Saturday to serve a year and a day in the federalpenitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., for violation of the prohibition act, Joseph Gordon, one of the larger wholesalers of alcohol in South Bend, was enroute to prison to-day. He was one of 10 prisoners being taken there under heavy guard by Deputy Marshals William Cordier and Homer Atkins. With Gordon was another prisoner who was sentenced Saturday by Judge Slick. He is James DeGarzio, Melrose Park, Ill., alcohol runner and alleged Capone henchmen. He was given a year and a day for violating the prohibition act.” — The South Bend Tribune

March 21, 1948: “Riley High school is preparing to share its books with a teachers’ seminary at Coburg, Germany. The project, sponsored by the student council, is the result of a pleading letter from a student in the German school. The letter was addressed to “The Headmaster of a high school in South Bend, Ind.,” and found its way to Riley because of its previous projects of sharing with European schools.” — The South Bend Tribune

March 22, 1954: “A demonstration in the use of foam pumped through section hose in extinguishing a fire was given Sunday afternoon on the grounds of Fulmer School by the South Side division of the Penn Township volunteer fire department.” — The South Bend Tribune

March 23, 1969: “Art class isn’t just a way of ‘getting a grade’ at Washington High School. To those students involved it is practically a way of life. Some 30 students devote 10 hours a week to art classes, virtually every minute of which is spent in intense concentration. Discipline is no problem. Teachers know that when they leave the room the same work pace will continue uninterrupted.” — The South Bend Tribune

South Bend Saint Joseph boys basketball advances to 3A semistate title game with win over Peru

LOGANSPORT — South Bend Saint Joseph held off a late Peru rally for an 88-80 win in the IHSAA Class 3A boys basketball semistate semifinal Saturday at Logansport High School. The Huskies (19-9) advance to the championship game at 8 p.m. against Delta, who beat Fairfield, 54-45, in the second semifinal.“It’s semistate, so know it’s going to be a dog fight,” said Saint Joseph head coach Eric Gaff. “Coming in, we knew it’d be a tough one, but our team really showed how tough they c...

LOGANSPORT — South Bend Saint Joseph held off a late Peru rally for an 88-80 win in the IHSAA Class 3A boys basketball semistate semifinal Saturday at Logansport High School. The Huskies (19-9) advance to the championship game at 8 p.m. against Delta, who beat Fairfield, 54-45, in the second semifinal.

“It’s semistate, so know it’s going to be a dog fight,” said Saint Joseph head coach Eric Gaff. “Coming in, we knew it’d be a tough one, but our team really showed how tough they can be. It was a fun game.”

Saint Joe never trailed in the game. It led, 44-31, at halftime and 58-51 through three quarters. The lead was at eight, 77-69, with 1:59 to go before the Tigers (16-11) put in one last late surge.

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Some big shots by Peru, coupled with struggles at the free-throw line by the Huskies, led to the Tigers cutting it to 78-75 with 48.5 seconds left. A quick foul led to two made free-throws from Saint Joe junior Chase Konieczny to extend the lead to five.

Peru missed a ‘3’ on its ensuing possession and Nick Shrewsberry grabbed the rebound for the Huskies and was fouled. The 6-foot-4 guard sank both foul shots, putting the game out of reach.

Jayce Lee’s dunk at the buzzer put an emphatic note on the game. He finished with a team-high 24 points. Konieczny added 19 points, Shrewsberry 18, freshman Elijah King 13, senior Jerry Barca five and sophomore Braylen White two.

“It’s one of the reasons we’re here," Gaff said. "If you shut down one guy, we have three others that can step up for us. I thought Elijah King was huge for us inside with his scoring, Shrewsberry hit some big shots, and Chase and Jayce were steady all the way through.”

Turnovers cost Fairfield in semifinal loss to Delta

Sixteen Falcon turnovers compared to six for Delta proved to be the difference in a 54-45 loss for Fairfield.

“If you’re going to beat a really good team, you’re going to have to have attention to details,” Fairfield coach Derek Hinen said. “We didn’t today. It was just things here and there where we weren’t quite as locked-in as we needed to be. There’s not a lot of margin for error when you play great teams.”

The Falcons only led once, going up 3-2 early before the Eagles scored seven unanswered. Fairfield (20-7) didn’t let the game get away until late, though, trailing, 11-9, after the first quarter, 21-18 at halftime and 31-26 through three.

D’Amare Hood scored 26 points and Jackson Wors 13 to power Delta to its second-straight semistate championship game appearance. They lost to NorthWood in last year’s 3A finale.

For Fairfield, Mitchell Miller and Carson Smith had 12 points each and Tyson Frey 10 to reach double-digits. Brant Garber added five, Brooks Custer four and Noah Mast and Elijah Miller two each.

“I have tons of pride for those guys graduating, and being able to put together a pretty historical season at Fairfield — winning the conference tournament championship, winning sectionals and regionals,” Hinen said. “It doesn’t happen a lot at Fairfield, so those guys should be really proud. A 20-win season doesn’t happen a lot at Fairfield. There’s a lot of things to look back and reflect on.”

Solar spectacle ready to cast its shadow over IU South Bend

A cosmic cover-up is coming to our area and the IU South Bend campus is gearing up to take full advantage of the learning experience. North America will experience a total solar eclipse that passes over Indiana on Monday, April 8. South Bend will not experience a total eclipse, but it will be close. We asked Dr. Henry Scott from the Department of Physics and Astronomy to answer questions about this relatively rare phenomenon. Q: What happens when you’re watching a solar eclipse? Dr. Scott: E...

A cosmic cover-up is coming to our area and the IU South Bend campus is gearing up to take full advantage of the learning experience.

North America will experience a total solar eclipse that passes over Indiana on Monday, April 8. South Bend will not experience a total eclipse, but it will be close.

We asked Dr. Henry Scott from the Department of Physics and Astronomy to answer questions about this relatively rare phenomenon.

Q: What happens when you’re watching a solar eclipse?

Dr. Scott: Every month, the moon goes through a series of well-known phases, including full, gibbous, quarters, crescent and new. A full moon occurs when Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of Earth, and we therefore see the lit side of Moon, whereas a new moon occurs when they’re on the same side, and we see the unlit side. Earth and Moon both cast shadows, but usually the shadows miss the other body because they’re not in a perfect line. Every now and then, however, they do line up, and that’s when we experience lunar (during a full moon) or solar (during a new moon) eclipses. The next new moon will occur on April 8, 2024, and Moon’s shadow will travel across parts of Earth, thus enabling those in its path to observe a solar eclipse.

Q: What will people here on campus experience during the eclipse?

Dr. Scott: The shadows that can cause eclipses have portions that completely (“umbral”), or only partially (“penumbral”), block sunlight. Although the eclipse phenomenon will be visible in South Bend, at no point will South Bend be in the umbral shadow. As a result, even during the maximum portion of the eclipse, some direct sunlight will still be visible, which is called a partial solar eclipse. Notably, areas south and east of South Bend will experience the “totality” of a total solar eclipse because the umbral shadow will pass over them.

Even in South Bend, however, it will get noticeably darker (and perhaps colder) during the partial eclipse, and IUSB will offer safe viewing so that visitors will be able to see Moon passing in front of Sun. Even if you can’t go somewhere that will be in totality, it is still worth wonderful to see a partial solar eclipse!

Q: How long will the entire eclipse last?

Dr. Scott: South Bend will experience the partial eclipse over roughly two and half hours, beginning at 1:53 PM and ending at 4:23 PM, with the greatest coverage (97% of Sun blocked by Moon!) occurring at 3:09 PM.

Q: What should people do to protect their eyes and safely view it?

Dr. Scott: At no time is it safe to directly look at the sun during a partial solar eclipse. Even for the few minutes when nearly 97% of Sun will be blocked by Moon in South Bend, direct viewing can damage your eyes. Telescopes with special filters to drastically attenuate the sunlight or configured to project an image of the sun onto a screen, can be used, but these need to be done correctly or they can be extremely dangerous. Alternatively, “eclipse glasses” that meet the ISO12312-2 standard will block enough light that one can look at the sun through them to see the partially obscured solar disc. It’s also possible to make a simple pinhole camera to safely project an image of the sun onto a screen or surface. All such safe viewing methods will be freely available to the public at IUSB.

Q: How could the weather impact the experience?

Dr. Scott: Current long-range forecasts suggest reason for optimism in South Bend, in terms of having clear skies during the eclipse, but such predictions this far out are very hard to make! Even if it does turn out to be cloudy, it will still be possible to tell that it’s getting darker, but if it’s overcast, we won’t be able to see or make images of Sun being eclipsed.

Q: How will this eclipse event compare to what we experienced a few years ago?

Dr. Scott: The upcoming April 8th eclipse will feature nearly 97% coverage of the solar disc, whereas the last highly publicized partial eclipse in South Bend (August 21, 2017) only experienced 88% coverage. That was still amazing to observe at IUSB, so be sure to observe this year, even if you can’t be in totality!

ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE ECLIPSE

Tuesday, March 26 from 8:30-9:30 p.m. in Northside Hall

Meet The Stars event

Hands-on activities for all ages designed to build intuitive understanding of eclipse phenomena, eclipse overview presentations and observatory tours. Coordinated by Terri Hebert from the School of Education and Henry Scott and Jerry Hinnefeld from the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Open to the public.

Wednesday, April 3 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the University Grill

Lecture: How Early Cultures Explained an Eclipse

Before scientific astronomy, how did people account for the shadow that happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth? Hear about some of the myths and folklore people around the world told themselves when their world went briefly dark.

Monday, April 8 from 1:30-4 p.m. on the lawn between Student Activity Center and Northside Hall

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Lawn games, “Sun Chip” snacks and free solar eclipse glasses. Coordinated by Office of Student Life and Titan Productions. Open to the public.

DID YOU KNOW?

Another high profile European friendly match is coming to Notre Dame Stadium this summer

SOUTH BEND — The British are coming! The British are coming!Back to Notre Dame Stadium, that is.Chelsea LC and Scotland's Celtic FC, two of the most tradition-laden soccer clubs in the world, will conduct a friendly match on July 27 at the home of Notre Dame football. Pete Bevacqua, designa...

SOUTH BEND — The British are coming! The British are coming!

Back to Notre Dame Stadium, that is.

Chelsea LC and Scotland's Celtic FC, two of the most tradition-laden soccer clubs in the world, will conduct a friendly match on July 27 at the home of Notre Dame football. Pete Bevacqua, designated athletic director for Notre Dame, made the announcement on Monday afternoon.

"Notre Dame and the surrounding South Bend community is used to hosting big-time sporting events," Bevacqua said. "I think South Bend will be ready. It’s happening at a great time of year. To have it in the summer, well before football season starts, I think it’s just going to be a great economic boon for the city of South Bend and a great way to further showcase how South Bend can handle big events and certainly what we can do here on campus at Notre Dame."

Chelsea, six-time champions of the English Premier League, toured the U.S. the past two summers. Currently 11th in the league standings, the famed Blues previously announced preseason matches for July 24 in Santa Clara, Calif., and July 31 in Atlanta.

While those matches will take place at the home venues of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons, Chelsea will reportedly face Manchester City at Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, this summer as well.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Celtic has claimed the Scottish Premiership title a record 53 times. Known colloquially as The Celts or The Hoops, Celtic won the European Cup in 1967, becoming the first British club to do so.

Celtic was founded in 1887, the same year Notre Dame football played its inaugural game against Michigan.

Chelsea FC dates to 1905 at Stamford Bridge, its West London home where the club was originally known as The Pensioners. Forbes Magazine estimated Chelsea FC’s value as of 2022 at $3.1 billion, eighth highest among all soccer franchises.

From 2019:Natural turf being installed at Notre Dame Stadium for professional soccer match

This will mark the second such exhibition match at Notre Dame. In July 2019, Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga handed Liverpool of the EPL a 3-2 defeat on a 90-degree night.

Paid attendance was just 40,361, half of Notre Dame Stadium’s nearly 81,000-seat capacity. That record for largest crowd to witness soccer in the state remains the 41,983 who watched Chelsea play Inter Milan (Italy) in 2013 at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

"We think the crowds will be here," Bevacqua said. "We think we’ll get hopefully at least 70,000 people. Hopefully we can do more than 70,000, but we’ll drum up excitement. Hopefully we’ll have a beautiful day in July. I think we’ll pack the stadium. That’s our intent, that’s our hope and certainly our expectation."

More:Liverpool plays to halftime tie in friendly at Notre Dame

Liverpool drew 101,000 at Michigan Stadium in July 2018 during its summer tour of the U.S.

For the 2019 match at Notre Dame, which plays on artificial turf, a temporary grass playing surface was hauled in from New Jersey and installed in 2,000-pound strips measuring 100 feet long.

The extreme heat hampered the process and made the playing surface a post-match topic for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

“Difficult because it’s not a soccer pitch,” Klopp said. “They put grass on it. Everybody tries his best, but in the end you saw these two teams can play much better football. It’s difficult when the ball is not rolling. That’s an important part of the game — that the ball rolls.”

Mike Berardino covers Notre Dame football for NDInsider.com and is on social media @MikeBerardino.

Celebrations of Pi Day in South Bend come in the form of pies and pizzas

SOUTH BEND — Although Thursday celebrates the mathematical constant pi, or 3.14, Barbara Funnell and her son, Skye, plan to celebrate a different sort of homage to pie — the first anniversary of Grateful Pie Co.Nestled in a 143-square-foot business incubator spot in the ...

SOUTH BEND — Although Thursday celebrates the mathematical constant pi, or 3.14, Barbara Funnell and her son, Skye, plan to celebrate a different sort of homage to pie — the first anniversary of Grateful Pie Co.

Nestled in a 143-square-foot business incubator spot in the Commerce Center at 401 E. Colfax Ave., Barbara Funnell has offered pies, pizza and breads to customers since her grand opening on Pi Day 2023.

As Skye prepared dough Tuesday afternoon and Barbara prepared the fruit and put topping on her praline pumpkin mini-pies, she said she expects Thursday to be very busy.

She pulled out an apple pie from the oven, complete with a crust with a large pi symbol.

"We are growing," Barbara said on Tuesday. "We are preparing our orders for pie, and for pi day, we are expecting more and we'll be making a lot of pies available."

Barbara Fennell and her older son, Corey Gascho, the financial part of the business, and Skye have a business that is an extension of the small family orchard near Niles. The orchard had extra fruit, and Barbara had restaurant experience and her bakery skills went from selling goods at farmers markets to this business.

The Grateful Pie Co. will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for Pi Day.

How Pi Day began

Pi Day came about because it is the 14th day of March — 3.14. Physicist Larry Shaw, an employee at the San Francisco-based interactive science museum Exploratorium, came up with the concept of “π Day” in 1988.

According to History.com, pi is the constant ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Its value is about 3.14, or 22/7, but it is an irrational number and its digits do not repeat.

"In 2015, Pi Day fanatics had a special treat. Celebrations took place on 3/14/15 at 9:26:53 a.m., the numerical date and time together representing the first 10 digits of pi, 3.141592653," according to History.

The day, coincidentally, also happens to be the birthday of Albert Einstein.

Businesses are offering a variety of special Pi Day deals:

Blaze Pizza

Blaze Pizza on will be offering a medium build-your-own pizza for $3.14 all day Thursday.

7-Eleven

7-Eleven is offering a whole pizza for $3.14 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores when using 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards.

Also, 7NOW users can get $14 off $30 using the promo code PIDAYDEAL and free delivery with a purchase of $15 or more on Pi Day.

Domino's Pizza

Domino’s is offering a mix-and-match deal on Pi Day.

Customers can pick any two or more menu items for just $6.99 each, and Domino’s is offering a carryout deal that includes all one-topping pizzas for just $7.99.

Burger King

In honor of Pi Day, Royal Perks members can get a free Hershey’s Sundae Pie all day long with any purchase of $3.14 or more.

Marco's Pizza

Marco’s is offering a medium, one-topping pizza for $3.14 with a regular purchase of any large or extra large pizza with the code PIDAY2024.

Martin's Super Markets

Pies are being offered at Martin's Super Markets on Thursday only for $6.85 each, a $3.14 discount from the normal price.

A Pi Day hike

A Pi Day hike is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 U.S. 20, South Bend.

Email Tribune staff writer Greg Swiercz at [email protected].

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