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 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park 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 Atlanta, LA 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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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 Grant 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 Aria or visit Swan House at Atlanta History Center, 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 Atlanta, LA, 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 Atlanta, LA 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 Atlanta, LA 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.
GEORGIA — A slowly developing La Niña climate pattern is expected to influence how winter 2024-25 plays out in Georgia after last year’s warm El Niño winter.According to the 2024-25 winter outlook released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, the temperatures in Georgia should be likely above normal. Chances of rain...
GEORGIA — A slowly developing La Niña climate pattern is expected to influence how winter 2024-25 plays out in Georgia after last year’s warm El Niño winter.
According to the 2024-25 winter outlook released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, the temperatures in Georgia should be likely above normal. Chances of rain are leaning below normal.
The forecast covers the period of December through February.
El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, a natural climate pattern that causes predictable changes in the tropical Pacific Ocean. They’re not the only factors in weather, but El Niño generally favors warmer, drier weather, while the opposite is true with a La Niña. Either can have an outsized effect during the winter months.
Forecasters originally expected a La Niña to develop late last winter, which turned out to be the warmest on record in the continental U.S. and worldwide.
“If it seems like we’ve been stuck here in neutral for longer than we expected — we have!” Emily Becker, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Miami, wrote in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s latest La Niña/El Niño blog post.
The climate patterns are predictable, but only in the big picture. Small short-term fluctuations, such as the weaker equatorial trade winds during September, can’t be predicted more than a couple of weeks in advance, at best, Becker wrote.
Forecasters still expect La Niña to develop ahead of the start of meteorological winter on Dec. 1 (the winter solstice on Dec. 21 is generally accepted as the official start of the season). But it is expected to be a weak one.
Strong La Niñas are associated with consistent weather throughout the season, but “a weaker event makes it more likely that other weather and climate phenomena could play the role of spoiler,” Becker wrote.
Overall, NOAA predicts wetter-than-average conditions for the entire northern tier of the continental U.S., particularly in the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes region, along with northern and western Alaska. Drier-than-average conditions are expected from the Four Corners region of the Southwest to the Southeast, Gulf Coast and lower mid-Atlantic states. That could either ease or worsen drought conditions, especially in the central and southern Plains and the Southwest. In Georgia, there will considerably be no drought.
“Unfortunately, after a brief period in the spring of 2024 with minimal drought conditions across the country, more than a quarter of the land mass in the continental U.S. is currently in at least a moderate drought,” Brad Pugh, operational drought lead with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, said and the statement.
“And the winter precipitation outlook does not bode well for widespread relief,” he said.
A dumpling haven brings Buford Highway favorites to West Marietta Street, a welcoming spot for sampling Honduran street food, and an ode to Scottish and Southern cooking from Kevin GillespieOctober 11, 2024Dumpling FactorySometimes, when a craving for Asian dumplings strikes, downtown traffic can make Buford Highway seem so far away. But the famed Northern China Eatery in Doraville has brought its signature recipes, plus steamer baskets ...
A dumpling haven brings Buford Highway favorites to West Marietta Street, a welcoming spot for sampling Honduran street food, and an ode to Scottish and Southern cooking from Kevin Gillespie
October 11, 2024
Dumpling FactorySometimes, when a craving for Asian dumplings strikes, downtown traffic can make Buford Highway seem so far away. But the famed Northern China Eatery in Doraville has brought its signature recipes, plus steamer baskets aplenty, to an offshoot on the Westside.
Dumpling Factory is located in the food-and-drink enclave at the Westside Paper development, joining El Santo Gallo, Pancake Social, and King of Pops, among others. Fans of Northern China Eatery might consider this a place to savor the restaurant’s greatest hits, without the sometimes-long waits. Enter from the courtyard and you’re smack-dab in front of the order counter, with a clear view to the bustling kitchen. There, cooks crank out handmade dumplings, filled buns, “juicy” soup buns, and pot stickers, plus stir-fried rice, hot and cold noodle dishes, soups, and more.
Takeout business is brisk, but a scallion pancake doesn’t always travel well, so opt for the casual dining room if time allows. The space is bright, with sky-blue walls, tall windows, comfy booths, wooden banquettes, and high-top tables. The dangling red lanterns, potted orchids, and charming dumpling illustrations add a cheery touch, but your attention will likely be drawn to what’s in front of you: spicy Sichuan dan dan noodles; hefty steamed pork buns; pork and chive dumplings; crab roe soup dumplings; beef and carrot dumplings; tiger salad (green pepper, cilantro, and cucumber); shrimp fried rice; wonton soup; pan-fried lamb and zucchini dumplings; or chicken and corn pot stickers, to name a few of the many ways to load your table and share with friends (or not).
If you love dumplings and buns, you can’t order too many here. They come steamed, pan-fried, or boiled, with black vinegar and chili oil sauces on the side. It’s like dim sum till you drop. Westside
La GlorietaOn the corner of a sleepy strip mall in Tucker sits a tropical gem serving comforting, soulful Honduran food that translates easily. Manager Isis Cornejo runs the restaurant owned by her Honduran husband, Nelson Flores, and his brother, Edgardo Flores. Their friendly, all-Honduran crew cooks street food (“La Glorieta” means “little kiosk,” explains Isis) that is typical of the Central American country—a place with both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines and cuisine influenced by African, Caribbean, European, and Indigenous cultures. Popular choices include baleadas (tortillas filled with a smear of refried red beans, queso duro, and crema, plus add-ons such as avocado, egg, chicken, or steak); pollo chuco, a dish of fried green bananas with fried chicken, cabbage, chismol (vegetable salsa with lime juice), pickled red onion, and dressing; and tacos dorados (made with chicken or steak). Aguas frescas in such flavors as pineapple and jamaica (hibiscus) are a perfect refresher. Big bottles of Jutiquile Sabor Olanchano, an aged hot sauce from Honduras, top each table. Tucker, (770) 864-1011
NàdairYou need not know a whit about Scottish cuisine to appreciate Kevin Gillespie’s seasonal menu, memento-filled bar, and tartan-accented dining room—all honoring not only the chef’s family heritage but his Southern sensibilities as well. Nàdair (the Scots Gaelic word for “the way of nature”) now reigns in the former Floataway Cafe space. As you approach, the only signage is a mounted brass-and-bronze crest of a lion near the front door. Once you’re inside, a Celtic-huntsman’s vibe prevails in a bar with framed family tartans, grouse and pheasant illustrations, and mounted deer antlers. (Gillespie has even taken to wearing a kilt when cooking nightly at the restaurant.) Winning signature cocktails (the basil gimlet is divine) are a nice prelude to ordering a la carte at the bar. Making reservations is a must, however, for the full prix fixe dinner experience. Must-tries: wood oven–roasted Georgia mushrooms, wood-grilled Wagyu beef coulotte, grilled scallop and peach-glazed pork belly, and Grandma Coylene’s banoffee pie (salted graham crumble, toffee sauce, fried banana, and white chocolate cream). Scene-stealer: the Aberdeen Buttery, a stunning knotted dinner roll from sous-chef Olivia McCoy. North Druid Hills
This article appears in our October 2024 issue.
ATLANTA — Residents east of Atlanta were again warned Tuesday to take shelter where they are if shifting winds push the still-billowing chemical cloud from a chlorine factory fire over their neighborhood.A shelter-in-place order had just ended Monday evening for Rockdale County, where the chemical fire sent a huge plume of orange and black smoke into the Georgia sky on Sunday. People complained about a strong chemical smell ...
ATLANTA — Residents east of Atlanta were again warned Tuesday to take shelter where they are if shifting winds push the still-billowing chemical cloud from a chlorine factory fire over their neighborhood.
A shelter-in-place order had just ended Monday evening for Rockdale County, where the chemical fire sent a huge plume of orange and black smoke into the Georgia sky on Sunday. People complained about a strong chemical smell and haze for many miles around the BioLab plant in Conyers, about 25 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
“Due to the weather, the plume is banking down and moving throughout the county. If the cloud moves over your vicinity, please shelter in place until the cloud moves out,” Rockdale County officials told residents on social media early Tuesday.
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The city of Atlanta said its firefighters continue to monitor the fallout, and urged anyone with “nose, throat or eye irritation, or difficulty breathing,” to call a Georgia Poison Center hotline.
“If you don’t have to be outside, if you don’t have to be on the roadways, stay home,” Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Chairman Oz Nesbitt said at a Tuesday morning news conference.
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The fire was brought under control around 4 p.m. Sunday, officials said, but firefighters were still actively engaged Tuesday as the smoldering material kept sending up a plume of now gray-white smoke. The pollution “constantly shifted,” and with no strong prevailing wind to disperse it, smelly haze lingered across the Atlanta area.
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BioLab’s website says it is the swimming pool and spa water care division of Lawrenceville, Ga.-based KIK Consumer Products. Residents around the area expressed frustration that company officials in their public statements didn’t specify what “products” were burning.
Atlanta’s fire department said it was testing for the presence of chemicals including chlorine, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also has been monitoring, for “chlorine and related compounds.”
Federal officials are investigating what led to the fire and how it has been handled. The sprinkler system showered water onto water-reactive chemicals around 5 a.m. Sunday, Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said. There were employees inside the plant, but no injuries were reported.
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Residents north of Interstate 20 were ordered to evacuate on Sunday, while others were told to shelter in place. But residents of Atlanta’s densely populated eastern suburbs in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties also reported seeing a haze or the strong smell of chlorine.
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Hours passed Sunday before DeKalb emergency management authorities said data suggested the air pollution was “unlikely to cause harm to most people.” The DeKalb statement said anyone concerned about breathing the chemicals could stay inside with their homes sealed up and air conditioners turned off.
An EPA statement said “the odor threshold for chlorine is very low, meaning people can smell it at very low concentrations that do not cause harm.”
Nesbitt made a point of holding the news conference outdoors Tuesday morning, to show that “it’s all right for us to stand out here.” But he said “this has happened too many times,” and promised to work with state and federal officials to determine what’s to be done about the plant, once the immediate crisis is resolved.
There have been other destructive fires at the Conyers complex, which opened in 1973.
In May 2004, multiple explosions in a warehouse led to a huge fire that prompted the evacuation of 300 people as a chlorine-laden cloud rolled through the area, the Associated Press reported, sending up a plume of green, gray and white smoke that stretched 10 miles long. At least nine people went to hospitals with complaints of burning eyes and lungs.
In June 2015, six Rockdale County firefighters were hurt in a fire at the complex, and another fire in 2016 prompted some voluntary evacuations near the plant, the Rockdale Citizen reported.
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up the World Series on Wednesday night, the 2024 season came to an end. This means the offseason has kicked started. Dodgers’ cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Angels have made the first move of the offseason as they picked up Jorge Soler through a trade from the Atlanta Braves.While the Dodgers had a great run in the 2024 season, the Angels continued to struggle again. An ...
As the Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up the World Series on Wednesday night, the 2024 season came to an end. This means the offseason has kicked started. Dodgers’ cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Angels have made the first move of the offseason as they picked up Jorge Soler through a trade from the Atlanta Braves.
While the Dodgers had a great run in the 2024 season, the Angels continued to struggle again. An injury to Mike Trout and the loss of Shohei Ohtani saw the Anaheim side finish bottom of the American League West standings with a poor 63-99 record.
Soler started the 2024 season on the San Francisco Giants as their designated hitter. He was later traded to the Braves. He would finish the season with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs while batting with an average of .241.
The Angels had been looking for some firepower in their offense and now get an experienced star in their squad in exchange for right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. GM Perry Minasian believes that Soler can provide some thump in their lineup.
Jorge Soler goes to the Angels in the first move of the offseason pic.twitter.com/YtiKV7KhAg
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 31, 2024
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Mere hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers had won the World Series, the first transaction of the offseason was announced. Jorge Soler’s move to the Los Angeles Angels though has ignited some trolls from the fans on social media.
As the Angels nearly lost 100 games last season, some fans questioned the decision of Soler to join them. One fan seemingly criticized this decision and wrote, “His career is cooked” while another one made fun of them and rubbed salt in their wounds while writing, “Angels found their Ohtani replacement“.
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
His career is cooked officially
— 5????6 (@NinersCook) October 31, 2024
angels need a lot more than jus this man
— proud ranger fan (@RangerApologist) October 31, 2024
Angels found their Ohtani replacement
— Gerald???? (@WhoIsGerald_) October 31, 2024
Braves fans thought he’d win them the World Series this year ????
— Ben (@TheHurricaneBen) October 31, 2024
Poor guy!
— Terry Dipple (@Terry_Dipple) October 31, 2024
Guy gets tossed around more than roc
— Oliver Nightengale (@OlivNightMLB) October 31, 2024
Angel PR about to treat him like 2002 Bonds in promotional material
— Concepts Of A Plan (@McCrayFish3) October 31, 2024
Wow from a solid contending team to the Angels who will be fighting against the A's to see who will finish in last place.
— Dan Morti (@DanMorti) November 1, 2024
Angels immediately trying to to cope w/ the fact Ohtani won a ring the first year he leaves.
— Viper Spoopy Spades ???????? (@Viper_D_Spades) October 31, 2024
Soler deserves better
— ROB (@sancho_villa81) October 31, 2024
Rip bros career
— Schwang (@Wyatt_S7) October 31, 2024
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Soler brings in some precious postseason experience with him. The Cuban international won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and with the Braves in 2021. In his triumph with the Atlanta outfit, Soler was named the World Series MVP with 3 home runs and 6 RBIs while batting .300 against the Houston Astros.
It seems like we are hearing that the Lakers are going to trade for someone new all year long. They are trying to make one last push for another championship while they still have Lebron and the team as it’s built likely won’t get that. Bringing in another big piece is something the Lakers need to do, especially with first time head coach J.J. Reddick now in charge. There are several players that would make sense, but this is one of the best.The Hawks are in the midst of trying to get out of mediocrity. They moved on from ...
It seems like we are hearing that the Lakers are going to trade for someone new all year long. They are trying to make one last push for another championship while they still have Lebron and the team as it’s built likely won’t get that. Bringing in another big piece is something the Lakers need to do, especially with first time head coach J.J. Reddick now in charge. There are several players that would make sense, but this is one of the best.
The Hawks are in the midst of trying to get out of mediocrity. They moved on from the failed Dejounte Murray experiment this offseason, trading him to the Pelicans for a combination of players and picks. We have heard other names on the team on the trade block and moving one of them still makes the most sense, especially for the right package of players.
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks Receive: Rui Hachimara, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Cam Reddish
Capela is exactly what the Lakers need on their team. They need a big center who can play down low and bang with the other centers in the west. His ability to rebound and play defense in the paint would be a huge bonus for the Lakers. This also allows Anthony Davis to not have to play down low and be as physical against those big guys, hopefully keeping him healthier. While Capela isn’t going to bring you a lot on offense, he is going to get you 10 rebounds a night and get you around 10 points on dunks and putbacks. He isn’t a guy that the Lakers will have to worry about gameplanning into the offense.
Speaking of the offense, Capela would allow Davis to play power forward and play in space more. Allowing Davis to be outside more will open up the offense for him and Lebron. Capela is also capable in the pick and roll, which would help keep teams on their toes when Lebron has the ball at the top of the key. Adding Capela to the Lakers could be a huge boost for that team in the twilight of Lebron’s career. Capela only has one year left on his deal, so they could extend him if it works well and if it doesn’t, they can let him walk with little issues.
The Hawks are still trying to figure out who they are as a team. They traded Dejounte Murray in the offseason and Capela should be next. He only has one year left on his deal and likely won’t sign back in Atlanta. Getting what you can for him now makes the most sense.
Rui Hachimara would be an extremely solid get for the Hawks. He brings a good mix of defense, rebounding and scoring ability. Rui can slide into their starting lineup if they want to go small and run Jalen Johnson at the five, or he can come off the bench and give them an extremely strong sixth man. He is also young enough to grow with Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and the rest of that team.
Jalen Hood-Schifino may not bring them much this coming year, but he is a talented, young player who has upside for the Hawks. He is a combo guard who isn’t overly athletic, but can make plays with the ball in his hands. He has shown good vision and mid-range ability. He can be a good pick and roll ball handler in the future. Cam Reddish was a salary filler in this trade, but if the Hawks want to keep him, he could be a bench scorer for them. With Capela only having one year left on his deal, this is a solid get for the Hawks.
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