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.
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 Towson, MD 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.
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. 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 Towson, MD, 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 Towson, MD 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.
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 Towson, MD 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.
Inflation has slightly grown in the Baltimore metro. See how much more regular household food items are now costing Marylanders.BALTIMORE, MD — Inflation in the U.S. has reached its smallest year-over-year rise since February 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still prevalent, federal officials recently stated.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday released its latest ...
BALTIMORE, MD — Inflation in the U.S. has reached its smallest year-over-year rise since February 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still prevalent, federal officials recently stated.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday released its latest consumer report, which showed the consumer price index for all urban consumers was 2.3 percent in the year ending in April - a 0.1 percent decline from March.
According to the BLS, April's rate was the most minuscule compared to other all items indices since February 2021.
In Maryland, a recent WalletHub study showed the Baltimore metro has one of the nation's highest inflation concerns as the metro's consumer price index rose by 0.90 percent in May compared to March.
In the last year, inflation has grown 3 percent in the Baltimore metro, according to WalletHub experts, who said national contributors were the Ukranian war and labor shortages.
Data from Labor Statistics show a drastic cooling in the Baltimore metro since April 2022.
Food costs in restaurants, cafeterias and vending machines (considered food away from home) did not swell more than 2.5 percent from February to April in the Baltimore metro, according to Labor Statistics.
Cereals and bakery products decreased by 3.1 percent in the Baltimore metro.
Meanwhile, the metro has used less energy in the last year. While clothing costs went down 6.4 percent for the year, rent and transportation did not see large inflation jumps. (See a full breakdown of inflation impacts on metro Baltimore expenditures).
Overall food costs in the U.S. were 2.8 percent higher in April than last year, according to Labor Statistics. On the flip side, energy costs dropped by 3.7 percent.
Meats, poultry, fish and eggs - household regulars - were among the foods with a 7 percent increase in the last year, according to Labor Statistics. The price of eggs alone skyrocketed by 49.3 percent.
These items surged by 9 percent in the Baltimore metro, according to Labor Statistics.
Other dairy and related products saw a 1.6 percent national rise, while nonalcoholic beverages now cost 3.2 percent more than last year. Fruits and vegetables reached a less than 1 percent decline.
As for gas, national prices plummeted 11.8 percent in the last year, and fuel oil prices saw a 9.6 percent reduction. On Thursday, the price for a regular gallon of gas in Maryland was $3.09, according to AAA.
It now costs 3.6 percent more to have electricity nationally than a year ago as natural gas prices increased by 15.7 percent, according to Labor Statistics.
Data SkriveDulaney High School plays on the road against Towson High School at 3:30 p.m. MT on Monday, May 12.How to watch Dulaney vs. Towson boys lacrosseDulaney and Towson will hit the field on Monday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. MT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country. Watch games live and on demand, all y...
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Dulaney High School plays on the road against Towson High School at 3:30 p.m. MT on Monday, May 12.
Dulaney and Towson will hit the field on Monday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. MT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.
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Game Info: Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 12 p.m. Location: Johnny Unitas Field - Towson, Md.Social Media @DrexelMLax | @DrexelDragons TOWSON - The Drexel men's lacrosse team will face Towson University for the CAA Championship on Saturday afternoon at noon. The game, which was originally schedu...
Game Info: Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 12 p.m. Location: Johnny Unitas Field - Towson, Md.
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TOWSON - The Drexel men's lacrosse team will face Towson University for the CAA Championship on Saturday afternoon at noon. The game, which was originally scheduled for 3:30, was moved up due to weather. The winner of the CAA will get an automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA Championship.
About the Dragons The Dragons, under first-year head coach Steve Boyle, are now 8-7 overall after an impressive 14-6 win in the CAA semifinals. Drexel has now won four of its last five and is just one win away from its third CAA Championship.
Max Semple leads the team with 38 goals and 43 points. The senior from British Columbia has had 30 or more goals in three of his four seasons and is third all-time in goals at Drexel with 126. Witt Crawford and Conor Hooley have 45 and 42 points, respectively. Crawford scored five goals in the win vs. Fairfield, while Hooley added three. Joyner leads the midfield with 15 goals and has also handed out 12 assists. Drexel's defense has been a key to its success in 2025. The Dragons have the top scoring defense in the CAA in league play, allowing just 77 goals in eight CAA games, including the playoffs. Pat Lyman, Kevin O'Brien and Gucwa have played well together while shortsticks Connor McVicker and Liam Kammar have had solid seasons.
Brendan Donnelly took over starting duties midway through the year and has had 10 or more saves six times. He was outstanding in the win vs. Fairfield with 13 saves. Aidan Shortley has been the team's primary face-off man this season and has won 51 percent of his draws.
About Towson The Tigers are the hottest team in the CAA. They have yet to lose to a CAA opponent (7-0) and have won nine games in a row. They begin play Saturday with a 10-5 record. Towson earned a share of three of the league's four yearly awards. Mikey Weisshaar earned CAA Offensive Player of the Year, Ronan Fitzpatrick notched CAA Rookie of the Year and Shawn Nadelen wa the CAA Co-Coach of the Year.
Four Towson players were named to the CAA's First Team. Those players were Weisshaar at attack, Chop Gallagher at midfield, Sam Morin at long-stick and Joe Petro on defense.
The Series Saturday will be the 64th meeting between the two schools.Towson holds a 50-13 lead in the series and the Tigers won the earlier meetings this year in Philadelphia, 12-8. Towson has won three in a row against the Dragons and four of the last five matchups. In CAA postseason play, Towson has won eight of the nine meetings.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — School officials are reopening negotiations on promised pay raises amid a tight budget year in Baltimore County, reports said this week.WJZ reported that Baltimore County teachers are amid an already-approved three-year pay increase.Superintendent Myriam Rogers, however, sent a letter to families Monday evening announcing plans to renegotiate compensation hikes with the s...
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — School officials are reopening negotiations on promised pay raises amid a tight budget year in Baltimore County, reports said this week.
WJZ reported that Baltimore County teachers are amid an already-approved three-year pay increase.
Superintendent Myriam Rogers, however, sent a letter to families Monday evening announcing plans to renegotiate compensation hikes with the school system's five unions, The Baltimore Banner and The Baltimore Sun reported.
A school spokesperson told The Banner raises are still possible, but officials are determining what's realistic within their constraints.
"This uncertain fiscal landscape requires difficult decision making," Rogers' email said, according to The Sun.
WJZ said Rogers' email also announced plans to eliminate some supervisory positions at the central office, extend a hiring freeze for non-school building roles, cut $14 million from supplies and materials and reduce division and department budgets.
The Teachers Association of Baltimore County, the educators' union, was discouraged by the news.
"To have to go back to the negotiations table, when we all thought we were set for three years, it's all very disappointing and disheartening," TABCO president Cindy Sexton told WJZ.
With federal funding uncertainty and the state trimming costs to offset its $3 billion budget deficit, Baltimore County had to cut some plans to make up for the missing funds.
That meant County Executive Kathy Klausmeier (D) couldn't fulfill the school system's lofty budget request.
WJZ and The Banner said Baltimore County Public Schools requested a 10.4% increase over last year's budget, but Klausmeier gave a 3.5% increase. The $61 million compensation package is the most expensive item in the county's budget, The Banner said.
"We worked closely with Superintendent Rogers to ensure that every student has access to a quality education, and will continue to support our hardworking educators and support staff so they can be successful inside and outside of the classroom," Klausmeier said in a statement to The Banner.
BCPS has not responded to Patch's request for a comment. We will update this story if the school system replies.
The county and the schools must approve their final budgets before fiscal year 2026 starts this July 1.
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TOWSON, MD — A James Beard-nominated chef recently closed his Mexican restaurant in Towson.Nana, located at 6901 York Road, shuttered last week."We can no longer sustain Nana and have made the extremely heart-wrenching decision to shut Nana’s doors. Effective today. And it hurts," Nana said Friday on Instagram.Chef Carlos Raba ...
TOWSON, MD — A James Beard-nominated chef recently closed his Mexican restaurant in Towson.
Nana, located at 6901 York Road, shuttered last week.
"We can no longer sustain Nana and have made the extremely heart-wrenching decision to shut Nana’s doors. Effective today. And it hurts," Nana said Friday on Instagram.
Chef Carlos Raba opened the eatery in January 2024 after much fanfare at his hip taqueria named Clavel in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood. At Clavel, Raba was a semifinalist for the 2022 best Mid-Atlantic chef award from the James Beard Foundation.
Nana, however, struggled to find its groove.
"This past year has been trying as a business and we’ve been pushing so hard through rotating menu items, restaurant collabs/partnerships and promotions to be able to stay afloat and spread joy through Mexican cuisine for you all," the restaurant said.
Raba was born and raised in Culiacán in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. He was raised by his mother and five aunts, who taught him traditional cooking.
Nana's website said Raba opened the eatery "as a love letter to his childhood in Sinaloa and his great grandmother, his 'Nana.'"
"Nana was a vision that came from honoring Carlos’ great grandmother, a strong woman that dedicated herself to her family and the kitchen. Nana was a place that allowed him and the team to explore creativity through food, meet so many new neighbors and families and expanded our collaborations with other local culinary and music artists in the industry," the restaurant said on Instagram.
The menu featured whole rotisserie chickens, pork al pastor, carne asada, seasonal vegetables and other regional specialties and treats. Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and tortas were among the staples. All tortillas were handmade.
"We’ve met so many amazing people and are truly grateful for all who stopped by," Nana said. "There will never be enough words to thank you all for sharing space with us, stories, feedback and love on this beautiful community corner in Towson. We will miss serving you all."
Raba is still the chef and a partner at Clavel.
Raba, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also founded Baltimore's Guardian Gym. The nonprofit offers free Jiu-Jitsu and yoga classes for kids aged 6 to 17.
Clavel and Guardian Gym will remain open, though Nana bid its last farewell.
"Thank you to all that enjoyed Nana. Thank you to our family, friends and community that pushed us in this short but sweet endeavor. We appreciate any kind words, thoughts and messages from you all," the eatery said. "Please continue to support the local small businesses/organizations in your neighborhood/city - it all counts."
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