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

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“They provide care for Helen. They need to be better at cleaning the house.”

Jeffrey K.
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“They had consistency. They took the caring way of caring for my husband.”

John O.
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“It has done everything it can. The care has been excellent. I like the fact that I don't need Paulette to come as scheduled and she is very accommodating that way. She is also very reliable and made it easier that she just lives down the street.”

Jill D.
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“I like that my mom looks very good because of the care she is getting. I like that they do what they say they are going to do. They keep their word.”

Richard S.
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“The way that they are, the politeness, and the contact people are very helpful. I like the professionalism, the staff and the people that take care of the elderly, they are very polite and concerned.”

Sheldon E.
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“They work with me on being flexible with hours. I like their flexibility.”

Mary A.
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“They are wonderful with her. Except for when she gets a new aide unexpectedly. I like most of the aides.”

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“The caregiver helps her with everything. They help her with bathing and dressing. They also help with eating and making sure she takes medications. They could work on communication with the families and follow up's with the families about staff.”

Jeffrey K.
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“They have helped me the most by being there to help my mom to do exercises and take her to the bathroom. I like that they are always prompt and helpful to my mother.”

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“They've made my experience with them positive by being very friendly. I'd recommend them more if they had caregivers who would take more initiative in helping around the house.”

Jason L.
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“We have several different aides that come help. I would like them to stop having a increase in pay. They have been able to come when I have called needing emergency help.”

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“They provided the care that my father needed to be able to stay in his house. The quality of substitute aides needs to be improved.”

Lee B.
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“They did everything possible for my Mother. The aid was outstanding.”

Robert F.
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“They have made life easier because I watch out for my grandchildren and they care for her during that time. I like that they come out when they say they will and they let us know if they are running late.”

Elaine R.
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“They make sure that he's safe. I like the owner's response if I ever need anything.”

Angela G.
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“My dad needs companionship, I cannot give it to him. For me what would help would be more cooking. That would be appreciated by my father. I would make sure that they would warm the food and serve it out.”

Shirley A.
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“The aide is exceedingly helpful. I like everything about this agency. The aide is very caring.”

Jan G.
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“Paulette and her team provide the best care, always. They even have a school that trains and certifies caregivers.”

Ruben T.
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“Having more people available when people come in would be good. They weren't really able to help us in our time of need.”

Diane G.
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“She is difficult to deal with and it can be hard to manage the mood swings. They need to be a little more educated about how to deal with people who have Alzheimer's. They are dependable.”

Debra K.
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“They answer when I call and they help me when I have questions. They review everything. When people can't work they find someone else to cover. The aides are lovely. The woman I deal with is always available. She helps in any what that she can. She is willing to take over.”

Jodi B.
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“I have to work so I can't watch John. It is nice that the caregiver is right there all the time. I like Paulette the owner because she is very prompt. She practically answers call herself.”

Barbara R.
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“They help her with everything. They wash her up, they take her to the bathroom, they dress her. They prepare something for her to eat. They are dependable. They are responsible. They always seem to have a good caregiver for my mom.”

Michele M.
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“I always was able to get good service for my dad with Always Best Care of Flanders, New Jersey. Paulette, the owner, is very professional and helpful.”

Erna
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“The agency was always very good in getting someone to come over even when the regular caregiver could not come.”

Ingrid
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“They take care of my uncle for me. They are reliable. They are respectful. They are very good.”

Joseph C.
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“If I have any questions they come and talk to me and it is convenient and easy to work with. Whenever I call they are very courteous and they answer my question and advise me.”

Martha P.
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“They help with the everyday thing around the house. They take care of personal needs. I like the personal service.”

Harriet B.
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“It gives me peace of mind because I work full time. They are very in tune to what my mother's needs are.”

Linda D.
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“They come and help him with daily living. They fix his bed and give him food. He can't do those things on his own. They could accommodate better for Spanish-speaking people to come into the home a little more. It is difficult with the language barrier sometimes.”

Javier V.
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“They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”

Dennis T.
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“I was able to get a good night's sleep and the caregiver was wonderful with my dad. He was very nice and became part of the family for that week. They could improve on their price.”

Giavanni B.
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“They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”

Tammy B.
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“The caregiver we have is very well-trained. They have compassionate care.”

Alan D.
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“They send me nice people, and they give me a peace of mind. I like the owner.”

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“Paulette was here for a ten hour stretch when I took a trip to New York. We've only used them twice so far, but we've been very pleased. They're able to fit my schedule into their schedule.”

Ron G.
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“I couldn't get through the day without them, they take care of all of her needs when I am gone. The girls that come over are great and take good care of my mother-in-law.”

Joan H.
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“I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”

Philip S.
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“They mostly gave her morning care. I have a herniated disc, so that helped. They walked her to the living and made sure she was clean before they left. They were always prompt and took good care of my mother. If they noticed anything out of the ordinary, they let me know.”

Barbara B.
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“He's more alert and active. He looks forward to seeing the caregiver every day. The caregiver is excellent and very attentive to my dad and my aunt.”

Penny P.
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“She seemed to like the caregivers. One of the caregivers decided to quit and the second caregiver worked for us for a few days and then she quit. The owner herself gave excellent service. The owners seem to be very conscientious about the kind of service that is provided.”

James W.
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“Knowing I had someone there to take care of her was a big impact and very helpful. I didn't have to be there 24/7. I was still worried because of the few times they didn't get there. They cancelled a few times without letting me know until it was too late and they couldn't get a replacement.”

Connie C.
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“Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”

Judith A.
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“My family and I were very pleased with the care provided to my Mother in Law during her last days by Always Best Care. The Care Givers were terrific. They took a very difficult situation and made it much better.”

John E.
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“I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Always Best Care to my husband. Their caregivers were very professional in every aspect of the care. They were compassionate, punctual, and treated my husband and all other family members with respect. They made his passing easier than expected. Thanks again!”

Pam W.
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“For almost two years, we have been using Always Best Care’s In-Home Care services to aid in my father's care needs. I live around an hour away from his place and can’t see my dad every day. But I am glad that someone reliable is there to take care of him.”

Erin B.
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“With Always Best Care, I had peace of mind that my dad was cared by someone professional and experienced. I was assured that all his need and demands were fulfilled on time. Thanks to the entire team!”

David R.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Kevin T.
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“Always Best Care did an outstanding job helping me through the process of understanding all their care options. I appreciate everything they've done and continue to do and I highly recommend them to all.”

Connie M.
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“Thank you Always Best Care for sending Joanna to care for my father post his double knee replacement surgery. Due to my frequent business trips, I wasn’t able to provide him the care he needed. I am glad I found Joanna who is extremely cordial and know her duties well.”

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“Because of the good care that my parents are receiving, they are able to stay at a nicer facility with a lower level of care. Always Best Care makes up the difference in care. I have referred my friends numerous times because of the office staff.”

Peggy F.
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“Always Best Care is one of the best home care organization whose services I have ever received. Before hiring ABC, I went to so many other institutions but was not satisfied with any of their services. But ABC’s whole staff welcomed me and discussed a detailed plan with me for my mother’s recovery. Thank God. My mother is in safe hands now! Thank you Always Best Care!”

Santiago T.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Jamie N.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

sana K.
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“I had two different caregivers and they each worked a week. I was not strong enough to provide the care that was needed. I didn't want to restrict him, so I had help to allow him to get up whenever he wanted. I had to work, go to the store, and do my laundry.”

Ginny M.
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“Our caregiver is excellent but I don't think they get enough support from the office. The services give me peace of mind knowing my loved one is being cared for properly.”

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“My only problem with the agency is that my caregivers call out every other week, so I don't have someone for two weeks. Since I had a stroke and I had to go on disability, I had to give up my car, so they drive places for me.”

Loretta R.
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“Always Best Care was involved with the JACC Program, and now they aren't. My last caregiver was wonderful, so it'd be good if they were all like that. The caregiver I had was wonderful and did an excellent job.”

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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there. - Sana Kniess”

Sana K.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

Sana K.
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“Always Best Care is a good company. They provided quality care for me. I had a caregiver that was excellent through Always Best Care. She was perfect for what I needed, and she definitely improved my life.”

Dario D.
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“Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”

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“I truly believe that without the help of Always Best Care, keeping my mother at home alone would have not been possible. Their caregivers take care of my mother exactly the way I would have if I was home. They help my mother with her bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and more. When my mother falls asleep, they take care of chores like dusting and vacuuming. When they are with my mother, I never feel worried. In such a short span of time, they have become a part of our family. Always Best Care has definitely surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend their services.”

Dean J.
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“Very good senior care service. Very dedicated and competent people, I am happy I have the pleasure of knowing and working with them. I recommend their home care service in Flanders.”

Korry S.
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“The people from Always Best Care are very accurate, very concerned and very caring people. They listen to my needs and concerns as well as my mother's wants. Then they offer the exact person I need for my mother's care. This is the first time that I had somebody who is the owner and a nurse that shows up unexpectedly to check out that everything is doing well and that I think is wonderful. I recommend them to everybody.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Denville, NJ work?

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

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

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

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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

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

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

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Denville, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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

Independence
Independence

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

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Denville, NJ gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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

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

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

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

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

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

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

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

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

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

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

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


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

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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

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

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Denville,NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

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

An assessment of your senior loved one

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

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

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

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

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

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#BetterTogether: CBS New York and Community Food Bank of New Jersey partner for 2nd annual turkey drive

NEW YORK -- We are #BetterTogether during this season of giving and CBS New York teamed up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for our 2nd ann...

NEW YORK -- We are #BetterTogether during this season of giving and CBS New York teamed up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for our 2nd annual turkey drive to fight food insecurity on Saturday.

All morning, CBS New York anchors and reporters were out collecting donations at three locations in New Jersey.

Dana Tyler, Otis Livingston, John Elliott, Vanessa Murdock, Kristine Johnson and Chris Wragge among the many CBS New York family spread out across three locations -- the ShopRite in Livingston, Acme Markets in Jersey City and the Smartworld Coffee on Diamond Spring Road in Denville.

CBS New York partnered with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey collecting donations to ensure every family has a happy Thanksgiving.

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The Lee family, who owns Peerless Beverage Company, says the holiday season is all about giving back.

"We've been working with the food bank for over 25 years now, and it's just important for us to be able to give back to community during this special time of year to make sure that everybody obviously has a great Thanksgiving," Ed Lee said.

"March, April, May, July -- food insecurity has no particular month. It's all the time," Tyler said.

That's so true, according to the CEO of CFBNJ, Elizabeth McCarthy.

"Every dollar donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey can provide three meals to a New Jerseyan in need, so your money really goes a long way," she said. "It's a year-round problem. People don't always realize, New Jersey, they think of it as a wealthy state. There's three-quarters of a million people in New Jersey who are food insecure."

"And how's it going so far?" Wragge asked.

"It's going great. People are incredibly generous, and it's just so nice to see," McCarthy said.

If you couldn't make it, don't worry! Click here for more ways to donate.

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Parsippany, Denville impose outdoor water restrictions. Here's what you need to know

3-minute readNorthJersey.com0:002:54ADTwo central Morris County towns have imposed water restrictions expected to last through the summer − Parsippany...

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Two central Morris County towns have imposed water restrictions expected to last through the summer − Parsippany as part of its annual conservation program and Denville due to a "catastrophic" equipment failure.

Both towns have asked homeowners and businesses to limit outdoor water use on an odd-even schedule.

Here's what you need to know:

Parsippany

In Morris County's most populous municipality, summer lawn watering rules went into effect on June 1 for the town's 56,000 residents. They'll be in place until Sept. 30.

Denville

The township imposed mandatory odd-even water restrictions on May 22 "to ensure an adequate water supply for water customers and fire protection service," according to an announcement on its website. The limits will remain in effect for 90 days unless canceled or extended.

"The restrictions have become immediately necessary as the industrial pump in the township’s primary well suffered a catastrophic failure and as a result has placed considerable stress on the other potable wells in our system," the announcement said. "According to our vendors, the timeframe to have our primary well up and running is approximately two to three months."

Under the restrictions:

Violators will be subject to a municipal summons and fine, the town said.

More:Summer is unofficially here. Here’s how you can save on your electric bill

Water conservation tips

In its annual water quality report, Parsippany also included several water-saving tips. "You can reduce your water consumption by up to 25% by taking just a few simple steps," the town said.

Tips for inside the home:

Tips for conserving water outside:

Shop local this season by visiting these North Jersey downtowns on Small Business Saturday

Small businesses around North Jersey's downtowns are gearing up for a busy start to the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday — a day to support and celebrate local merchants.Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 25, will feature events across the country and in North Jersey to encourage consumers to shop, eat and play small this holiday season.To find participating small businesses near you, visit ...

Small businesses around North Jersey's downtowns are gearing up for a busy start to the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday — a day to support and celebrate local merchants.

Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 25, will feature events across the country and in North Jersey to encourage consumers to shop, eat and play small this holiday season.

To find participating small businesses near you, visit American Express' website. Here is how some North Jersey downtowns are celebrating Small Business Saturday:

South Orange

Downtown South Orange will be hosting its annual Small Business Saturday Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when vendors will gather in Spiotta Park to sell items such as crafted jewelry, apparel, accessories, art, gift items and food.

This year, it also will offer a promotion known as Downtown Dollars: a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at participating businesses. You can visit the South Orange Downtown Tent and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win one of the coupons. They are limited to one per person and valid only on Small Business Saturday.

Go: Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange.

Denville

Downtown Denville will host its annual Holiday Open House on Ice on Nov. 24 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., kick-starting the holiday season. Local businesses in the downtown area will be open into the evening, offering special promotions and holiday activities, which will continue through Saturday, Nov. 25.

The downtown also is hosting its first-ever hot chocolate contest. Beginning Nov. 24 and running through December, visitors are invited to taste the chocolaty beverages offered by participating locations in the downtown and vote for the most delicious.

Morristown

All year, the Morristown Partnership offers a gift certificate program aimed at supporting small businesses in the community. Gift certificates ranging from $5 to $50 can be purchased for participating businesses in town through the Morristown Partnership, and you can earn a bonus $10 gift certificate with a $50 gift certificate purchase.

From Nov. 15 through Dec. 15, Morristown Partnership is also hosting a gift certificate giveaway. Each week, five winners will be selected to receive $100 in Morristown Partnership gift certificates, as well as varying bonus gift certificates from local Morristown businesses. At the end of the event, one winner will be selected from all of the entries throughout the month to win a $500 Morristown Partnership gift certificate.

To enter, shop at a Morristown retail or other non-food business, post a picture of your purchased item on Instagram or Facebook, then tag the business and Morristown Partnership: @MorristownPartnership on Facebook and @downtownMorristown on Instagram.

Morristown Partnership also has a shopping guide available, showing what deals local businesses are offering on Small Business Saturday and through the rest of the holiday season.

Montclair

The Montclair Center Business Improvement District is partnering with The Wellmont Theater and Pharmacie Bar+Kitchen to celebrate Small Business Saturday and the holiday season with a Winter Wonderland.

From 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Wellmont Arts Plaza, there will be live music and appearances by special holiday guests — like Santa, Buddy the Elf and the Grinch — as well as kids' crafts, raffles and activity booths sponsored by local nonprofit organizations.

Participating Montclair small businesses will offer promotions that are exclusively available on Small Business Saturday. A holiday shopping guide and map is available, detailing the deals offered by each business.

Go: Wellmont Arts Plaza, 5 Seymour St., Montclair.

Madison

Starting the weekend of Small Business Saturday, Madison will be hosting "Find Rosie the Rose City Reindeer." The monthlong event, which is open to children only, will run until Saturday, Dec. 16. Children can search for Rosie, who is hidden at more than 40 local businesses, and collect a store stamp or signature for every place Rosie is found. The cards can be taken to Tons of Toys or Madison Pharmacy, and children who collect 25 stamps will receive a special prize. Those who collect 40 stamps will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Participation cards can be picked up at any of the participating businesses. The event is meant to help families explore and support local businesses.

The town also put together a local gift guide, which showcases items from different small businesses in Madison.

Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at [email protected].

See decorative floats and bright lights at these North Jersey holiday parades

One of the most magical things as a child is getting bundled up on a cold winter night and settling down on the local streets for the annual holiday parade. The decorative floats, the bright lights adorning community vehicles and local bands playing all of the holiday classics are all staples of the holiday season in North Jersey.This season, there are plenty of local holiday parades taking place across our region. If you're still deciding which one to see this hear, here's a look at the parades taking place:Nov...

One of the most magical things as a child is getting bundled up on a cold winter night and settling down on the local streets for the annual holiday parade. The decorative floats, the bright lights adorning community vehicles and local bands playing all of the holiday classics are all staples of the holiday season in North Jersey.

This season, there are plenty of local holiday parades taking place across our region. If you're still deciding which one to see this hear, here's a look at the parades taking place:

Nov. 25

Wallington Fire Department's Annual Holiday Parade

A two-mile parade featuring more than 200 decorated fire trucks from the tri-state area, as well as decorated holiday floats. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Azalea Avenue.

North Arlington Fire Department's Annual Santa Clause Parade

Santa Claus and friends will travel through the streets of North Arlington, ending at the Legion Place Firehouse for photos. The parade begins at 9 a.m.

Rutherford 71st Annual Holiday Parade

The event will feature the Grand Marshall, the Rutherford Volunteer First-Aid Ambulance Corps and Santa, and will be followed by the holiday village and tree lighting. The parade starts at 4 p.m. at the corner of Union Avenue and Santiago Avenue.

Newton Holiday Parade

The parade will include themed floats by local organizations, bands playing live music and other community groups marching. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Spring Street.

Passaic Valley Holiday Parade

The event is cohosted by the Totowa, West Paterson and Little Falls Fire Department, and the parade will run through all three towns. The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Passaic Valley High School.

29th Annual Boonton Fire Department Christmas Parade

The event will feature decorative floats and vehicles. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the Upper Plane Street Parking Lot at 916 Main Street, and will end at Santa Land at 124 North Main Street.

Nov. 26

Denville Holiday Parade

Presented by Denville's Recreation Department, the parade officially welcomes Santa to his Denville holiday residence at Denville's Santa Land. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and will run down Broadway in downtown Denville.

Dec. 1

Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade

Santa will ride down the streets of Hawthorne, and there will be giveaways, light-up necklaces, holiday treats and ornaments followed by the tree lighting ceremony. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Vreeland Avenue by Hawthorne High School.

Dec. 2

Westwood Home for the Holidays Parade

The theme of this year's events is Santa's Elves. There will be pre-show crafts and performances, collectible ornament sales, the annual parade featuring Santa and a tree lighting ceremony. The pre-show events begin at 5 p.m., and the parade begins at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

Ramsey Fire Department's Annual Home for the Holidays Parade

In addition to a parade with decorated floats, lights and marching bands, there will be food trucks and music at Ramsey Fire Department headquarters on South Island Avenue. Refreshments begin at 4 p.m., and the parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street.

Dec. 3

Mahwah's Holiday Parade

The parade will feature decorative floats, vehicles and local organizations marching down the streets of Mahwah. The event will be followed by the tree lighting, pictures with Santa, holiday music, food trucks and hot chocolate. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mahwah Fire Company 2 at 60 Island Road, and will run to Mahwah Fire Company 1 at 100 Miller Road.

Fair Lawn Holiday Light Parade

Fair Lawn Emergency Services will escort Santa down Fair Lawn Avenue to help with the official Town Hall holiday lighting. There will also be a holiday marketplace featuring local artists and small businesses. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Lawn Avenue and Pollitt Drive, ending at the Municipal Building at 8-01 Fair Lawn Ave.

Netcong Recreation Holiday Parade

The event will feature decorative floats and vehicles covered in holiday lights, and will be followed by a tree lighting, photos with Santa and refreshments. The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Allen Street and College Road.

Dec. 17

Bergenfield Volunteer Fire Department and Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps Holiday Lights Parade

The parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Prospect Firehouse, 238 W. Clinton Avenue.

Hosting a holiday parade in North Jersey, or know of one in your town that isn't on this list? Send it to [email protected] so we can add it.

Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at [email protected].

The Pasta Shop's 'Sweet Corn Ravioli' is a limited-edition, Jersey necessity

Shamrock Shakes, apple cider donuts and first-day-of-spring ice cream; there are some foods we wait all year for. Personally, though, no limited-edition treat keeps me counting down the days quite like The Pasta Shop's "Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli."And — judging from the cumulative 1,400 likes the dish got on Instagram last year — I know I'm not the only one.Handmade pasta with u...

Shamrock Shakes, apple cider donuts and first-day-of-spring ice cream; there are some foods we wait all year for. Personally, though, no limited-edition treat keeps me counting down the days quite like The Pasta Shop's "Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli."

And — judging from the cumulative 1,400 likes the dish got on Instagram last year — I know I'm not the only one.

Handmade pasta with unique, seasonal flavors

The Pasta Shop is a cozy neighborhood eatery in Denville that serves high-quality handmade pastas and wood-fired Italian classics. The restaurant's menu is small (like its interior), and changes based on local produce availability and the flavors of the season. Under that design, chef-co-owner Tommy Pollio brought the Sweet Corn Ravioli to the shop in 2017.

"When creating The Pasta Shop," Pollio said, "my goal was to embody the philosophy of simple dishes with amazing ingredients. I apply that thinking to our locale, just as they do in Italy. Sweet Corn is a summertime staple in New Jersey, so we love to feature it while it's here for the season."

And, when that crop does arrive for the season? The public — myself included — goes nuts. I recall an August afternoon last year when I enjoyed an early dinner at the shop. Every party in the intimate space seemed to have at least one order of the artisan pockets on their table. By the takeout counter, lines of to-go boxes stood open, vibrant red "CORN RAVIOLI" stickers on their flaps. Two young women next to me took photos of the dish.

If this hype sounds peculiar to you, then you definitely haven't tried the Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli yet. Allow me to break them down for you.

A beautifully plated dish with a one-of-a-kind taste

The Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli is a hearty dish of corn-stuffed pasta (usually 6-8 pieces) served in "truffle sauce" with fresh basil and parmigiana. A shaved summer truffle supplement can be added for $10. When the meal arrives at the table, it comes on a sleek, white plate with the ravioli and accoutrements beautifully arranged in near perfect geometric symmetry. Objectively, it is quite the photogenic dinner.

Looks aside, however, it is the unique flavor (as well as texture) of the Corn Ravioli that truly makes the dish a seasonal showstopper. The "truffle sauce" is rich and buttery, which contrasts perfectly with the corn. The filling is smooth and creamy with distant notes of a sweet, homemade corn bread, and its mascarpone cheese component provides a soft, moist lightness that a traditional ricotta filling could not.

And as for the cook on the pasta? Flawlessly al dente, every time.

Creating a summer classic 'to be known for'

Pollio has been making the ravioli since 2011, and it evolved over the years. "But when I opened The Pasta Shop," he said, "I knew I wanted it to be a summer classic here that we would become known for."

Judging from the response of local diners, and the buzz of the internet, it appears the Chef is well on his way to achieving that goal.

So, if you have yet to try The Pasta Shop's delicious summer dish, head over to downtown Denville. Like the Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Egg, this is one seasonal treat you just don't want to miss.

The Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Ravioli will be served from July through early September at The Pasta Shop. To monitor the dish's seasonal availability, click here.

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