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 Tribune Tower in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL 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 in Chicago, IL 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 Alinea or visit CharnleyPersky House Museum, 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 Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL 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.
Chicago, IL – A former administrative professional for a Chicago-based company has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge after prosecutors say she embezzled more than $615,000 over an eight-year period.According to federal prosecutors, Crysta Lyon-Halbert, 54, of Tinley Park, admitted in a plea agreement that she misappropriated company funds from 2015 through 2023 while working in administrative roles within the Corporate Governance department and the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.Accordi...
Chicago, IL – A former administrative professional for a Chicago-based company has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge after prosecutors say she embezzled more than $615,000 over an eight-year period.
According to federal prosecutors, Crysta Lyon-Halbert, 54, of Tinley Park, admitted in a plea agreement that she misappropriated company funds from 2015 through 2023 while working in administrative roles within the Corporate Governance department and the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Lyon-Halbert allegedly routed company money to her personal bank account and made unauthorized credit card purchases for her own benefit. Those purchases included rent payments, storage rentals, utility bills, clothing, furniture, car rentals, and auto repairs, among other personal expenses.
Prosecutors said she concealed the theft by falsely claiming the credit card payments were going to legitimate business vendors. The FBI’s Chicago Field Office led the investigation.
Lyon-Halbert pleaded guilty on Nov. 14, 2025, to one count of federal wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Elaine E. Bucklo scheduled her sentencing for Feb. 24, 2026, at 2 p.m.
The plea announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas S. DePodesta. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Hennessy is prosecuting the case.
Residents across Chicago and Tinley Park may follow the case closely, as corporate fraud investigations continue to be a priority for federal authorities in Cook County and across northern Illinois.
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The warmest Thanksgiving on record was 69 degrees, while the coldest was -1 degree.As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many Chicago area residents may be wondering what turkey day will look like; will there be snow or sun? Will it be mild or frigid?According to the 6-10 day temperature outlook from NOAA, the Chicago area should have "near normal" temperatures in the days leading up to Thanksgiving and on the day itself.The AccuWeather forecast for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 27 calls for "sunny to part...
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many Chicago area residents may be wondering what turkey day will look like; will there be snow or sun? Will it be mild or frigid?
According to the 6-10 day temperature outlook from NOAA, the Chicago area should have "near normal" temperatures in the days leading up to Thanksgiving and on the day itself.
The AccuWeather forecast for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 27 calls for "sunny to partly cloudy" weather, with a high of 40 degrees. As for any precipitation, the forecaster called for a 25 percent chance.
The average temperature for Nov. 27 is 36.3 degrees, according to weather service data.
The warmest Thanksgiving on record was in 1966, when it hit 69 degrees, according to the weather service. The coldest record low was -1, which was set in 1950.
It has been quite some time since Chicagoans have seen snow on Thanksgiving Day. The last time was in 2007, when .1 inches of snow fell. The snowiest Thanksgiving on record happened in 1980, when it snowed 3 inches, according to the weather service.
The weather service said Chicago sees at least a trace of snow on Thanksgiving 23 percent of the time, and measurable snow 12 percent of the time.
Here's a look at the weather in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, per the weather service:
SUNDAY: Sunny, with a high near 57.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
MONDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
MONDAY NIGHT: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
TUESDAY: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
If you are a fan of Rage Against the Machine, you need to check out The Neighborhood Kids. Their song “Kids in the Cages,” although self-released in 2023, has recently gone viral on TikTok due to ICE activity across the US recently. They caught many people’s attention, including that of Tom Morello. They were the perfect fit to open for him on this tour.Their set proved there is so much more to them than just one song. They are a force to be reckoned with. Watching how the crowd responded to them, yo...
If you are a fan of Rage Against the Machine, you need to check out The Neighborhood Kids. Their song “Kids in the Cages,” although self-released in 2023, has recently gone viral on TikTok due to ICE activity across the US recently. They caught many people’s attention, including that of Tom Morello. They were the perfect fit to open for him on this tour.
Their set proved there is so much more to them than just one song. They are a force to be reckoned with. Watching how the crowd responded to them, you’d think that they were the headliner. Their style gave off major Rage Against the Machine vibes. If you haven’t heard about them yet, you soon will.
Billed as Tom Morello and Friends, there was chatter amongst the crowd before the show as to who the “friends” would be. It didn’t take too long for them to find out. Morello called upon fellow Libertyville native Ike Reilly, as well as Tim McIlrath from Rise Against. They were also joined by Jakeim Hart and Billy Rude, who are both currently cast members of Morello’s musical, Revolution(s), which is playing at The Goodman Theatre.
Morello stated that there has never been a successful social movement in the United States of America that didn’t have a good soundtrack. Throughout Chicago, Rage Against the Machine songs have been heard during the anti-Trump protests. Throughout the evening, the crowd got more and more animated as their feelings of what has been happening in the city and throughout the country was given a voice and a microphone. It’s fair to say, you will never encounter a more emphatic rendition of “This Land Is Your Land” than this one.
The evening’s setlist included a riff medley of a number of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave songs which ignited the Chicago crowd as he ripped through as many songs as he could in a condensed period. Morello took a moment to pay homage to his late friend and fellow bandmate, Chris Cornell, congratulating Soundgarden on their recent induction to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. This led nicely to them performing Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” which had the audience singing along with all of their might.
If this show didn’t ignite a fire inside of you to stand up for your country, your city, your fellow citizens, then, quite frankly, nothing will. Tom Morello is never one to shy away from standing up for what is right and voicing his opinions, and he’s certainly not going to stop doing that now.
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Chicago, IL – Authorities in Illinois are renewing attention today on a long-term missing child case involving Zaraz Walker, who disappeared more than three years ago. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office issued a fresh appeal Wednesday, urging anyone with information to come forward as investigators continue efforts to locate the child.According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Zaraz Walker was last seen on February 12, 2022, in Bloomington, IL. She was one year old at the time and is now four. The ...
Chicago, IL – Authorities in Illinois are renewing attention today on a long-term missing child case involving Zaraz Walker, who disappeared more than three years ago. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office issued a fresh appeal Wednesday, urging anyone with information to come forward as investigators continue efforts to locate the child.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Zaraz Walker was last seen on February 12, 2022, in Bloomington, IL. She was one year old at the time and is now four. The Sheriff’s Office shared updated age information, physical descriptors, and a photo Wednesday as part of its Missing Persons Project, which focuses on cases that have remained unresolved for extended periods of time.
Officials say Zaraz is described as a Black/African American female with brown eyes and black hair. At the time she was last documented, her height was listed as 2 feet and her weight at 40 pounds. Investigators did not release additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance but emphasized the need for renewed public engagement.
Deputies are asking anyone who may have seen Zaraz, or who has any information about the case, to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at 773-674-9490 or email [email protected]. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and authorities stress that even small details may help move the investigation forward.
The Sheriff’s Office also encouraged the public to share Zaraz’s information across social media platforms to help increase visibility and reach residents across Illinois, including Cook County, McLean County, and the broader Chicago metro area.
More information on the Sheriff’s Missing Persons Project is available at cookcountysheriffil.gov/person/.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is being spotlighted on the Community Art Wall located in the lobby of First Bank Chicago. The new exhibit highlights their mission to accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.Catholic Charities was formally established in 1917 to centralize and coordinate relief efforts within the Archdiocese of Chicago, uniting numerous charitable organizations that had served the city's poor since the 1840s. Over the last century, it has grown into one of the lar...
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is being spotlighted on the Community Art Wall located in the lobby of First Bank Chicago. The new exhibit highlights their mission to accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.
Catholic Charities was formally established in 1917 to centralize and coordinate relief efforts within the Archdiocese of Chicago, uniting numerous charitable organizations that had served the city's poor since the 1840s. Over the last century, it has grown into one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in the United States, serving hundreds of thousands of individuals annually across Cook and Lake Counties.
Their mission is to fulfill the Church's role in the mission of charity by providing compassionate, competent, and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families, and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. The organization's staff of nearly 800 employees and vast network of volunteers work within our region’s most underserved communities to offer critical, life-changing support.
Catholic Charities' work is organized around three core impact areas:
The commitment to acceptance and community is often reflected in the voices of those served:
"I never had someone show me so much love and respect. They didn’t judge me for who I am. And that showed me that no matter what goes on in my life, I can always come to Catholic Charities." — Giving Hope Fund Participant
"Here, newly arrived migrants, long-time Chicagoans, staff members, volunteers, people without a place to call home, we all are humans with a story. This is a community of love and acceptance. They inspire me. They make me want to keep going." - Tuesday Evening Supper Guest
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest private non-profit social service agencies in the Midwest. They serve anyone in need, regardless of their faith, gender, race, or ethnicity, offering programs that address immediate needs; support mothers and families; and help seniors, veterans and people with disabilities live with dignity.
The Catholic Charities exhibit is located in the bank lobby and will be open to the public during regular business hours throughout the month of November. For more information about Catholic Charities or to sign-up for their newsletter, visit https://www.catholiccharities.net/ or follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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