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 Historic Speedwell 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 Flanders, NJ 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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“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.”
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“Other 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.”
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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 Flanders 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 James on Main or visit Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium, 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 Flanders, 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.
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 Flanders, 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.
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.
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Of all the valued life lessons imparted to viewers of "Saturday Night Live" over a half century, one stands out as perhaps the most insightful axiom ever uttered in sketch comedy.We all need ... "more cowbel...
Of all the valued life lessons imparted to viewers of "Saturday Night Live" over a half century, one stands out as perhaps the most insightful axiom ever uttered in sketch comedy.
We all need ... "more cowbell!"
The deceptively simple device − designed for dairy farms, abducted by musicians − is the centerpiece of what many consider the most enduring of skits delivered by the program, which debuted on Oct. 11, 1975. A 50th-anniversary special will air Sunday on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.
A four-part companion documentary series is available for streaming on Peacock, and one episode focuses exclusively on the cowbell gag, which first aired on April 8, 2000 and has endured in the minds of SNL fans ever since. The demand for "more cowbell!" has become a catchphrase for rock fans with an itch for roaring guitars and ear-splitting beats − and cultural shorthand for the missing ingredient in any creative endeavor.
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But here's something else you may not know: We would never have had More Cowbell without a touch of Jersey.
Because it turns out the instrument at the center of that iconic skit, the one actor Will Ferrell thumps like a man possessed, was made by a small family business in North Jersey that has dedicated itself over three generations to manufacturing finely-tuned cowbells favored by percussionists around the world.
"I've been in this business for a long time, and I love music," said John Karpi, who owns and operates Ranco Precision Sheet Metal in Mount Olive with his son, John Jr.
In terms of comedy, "I still don't know what the attraction is to this thing," Karpi admits. "I was amazed when it ended up being the No. 1 skit."
The Latin Percussion-branded cowbell used on SNL was made in Ranco's former factory in Clifton. Karpi recognized it right away when he saw the skit, spotting the "LP" sticker on its side. He was tickled. Business boomed.
A quarter-century later, cowbells are still one of Ranco's most popular products, "We make 57 different kinds of bells," Karpi said in a recent interview. "Between regular bells and Latin stuff, and rock stuff, it's almost amazing how many bells we make."
The SNL sketch featured cast members including a young Jimmy Fallon portraying the drummer of the real-life classic rock band Blue Oyster Cult, as they recorded their cowbell-heavy hit, "Don't Fear the Reaper." Guest host Christopher Walken stars as their demanding producer, and Ferrell is Gene Frenkle, the musician hired to supply the metronome-like beat of the song using a cowbell and drumstick.
Ferrell − wearing a shirt far too small to hide his hairy, shaking belly − thrusts himself into character, banging the cowbell while dancing wildly, bumping into the other musicians in the cramped studio. The annoyed band members tell him to take it down a notch. But Walken overrules them, repeatedly insisting the song needs "more cowbell."
"Guess what!" he declares, in a line that would become an instant classic. "I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"
The documentary dives deep into the background of the sketch. Created by Ferrell, it was passed over for years before he rewrote it for Walken, a frequent SNL guest host.
The rest, as they say, is comedy (and cowbell) history.
Following its original broadcast, a "Best of" Will Ferrell special that aired in 2002 elevated the sketch's profile. Social media took it from there, as the skit continues to air on multiple platforms.
For some involved, the sketch's enduring popularity is a career highlight. In the documentary, Fallon talks about people stopping him on the street to holler "more cowbell!" Walken has a different take.
Ferrell's documentary interview recounts a meeting backstage after seeing his fellow actor in a stage production, years after they performed the bit.
"He's like, 'You know, you've ruined my life,'" Ferrell said, gleefully imitating Walken's deadpan voice. "Every show, people bring cowbells for the curtain call. And bang them. And it's quite disconcerting."
Karpi appears in the documentary as well, talking about the routine's legacy.
"The skit brought cowbells to society," he said. "Before that, cowbells were known by musicians, but when that skit aired − boom! Everybody knew about cowbells. And it was our cowbell that was used in that skit. If you look at it, there's a Latin Percussion label on that bell that Will Ferrell is holding as he was pounding away.
"To be a manufacturer of cowbells at that time, wow, we were superstars," Karpi recalled.
The 66-year-old business was launched in Carlstadt by Karpi's father-in-law, Angelo Marchione, in 1959. It later moved to Clifton, where the business was based for decades. After COVID interrupted operations, the Karpis relocated the factory to their hometown in the Flanders section of Mount Olive, in western Morris County.
Ranco does not sell cowbells. Instead, it supplies them to Latin Percussion, which sells a variety of drums and percussion equipment, including 63 varieties of cowbells in different sizes and colors.
Some are specialty designs created for and bearing the name of famous percussionists such as Tommy Lee of rock band Motley Crue and Tito Puente, the legendary "King of Timbales," who kept a cowbell between his signature dual drums.
Ranco also manufactures a long line of metal components and supporting gear for percussion instruments, including racks for the industry-leading Zildjian cymbal company. Its cowbells are generally crafted from high-quality carbon steel sheets.
Karpi said he had no advance knowledge of the cowbell sketch, but when viewing it after it aired, he immediately recognized Ferrell's cowbell as one of his own. Of course, he and his small but long-tenured crew at the factory got a big kick out of the sketch.
His one regret: "I was disappointed that Christopher Walken didn't want to have anything to do with [the documentary]. Because, I mean, really, he in my opinion made that skit."
The Oscar-winning actor did not participate in the "Cowbell" documentary but is seen in a clip of an interview with Conan O'Brien, where he dismisses the whole phenomenon.
"I don't understand why it follows me around like it does," Walken said. "It's kind of run its course."
O'Brien laughed as he replied, "No. It hasn't. It's gonna keep going."
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