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 Crumhenge 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 Swarthmore, PA 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 Little Crum Creek 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 Village Vine wine bar + bistro or visit Magill Walk, 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 Swarthmore, PA, 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 Swarthmore, PA 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 Swarthmore, PA 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.
Gabby Nash (she/her/hers) is a sophomore at Swarthmore, pursuing a degree in Psychology with a double minor in Dance and History. She is passionate about clinical psychology and the implications of intersectionality on mental health and well-being. Gabby aims to further develop these passions through her leadership as co-founder and co-president of the Swarthmore Literary Association, research assistant in the SOAR Lab, and secretary/choreographer in Rhythm N’ Motion. She hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology post graduation....
Gabby Nash (she/her/hers) is a sophomore at Swarthmore, pursuing a degree in Psychology with a double minor in Dance and History. She is passionate about clinical psychology and the implications of intersectionality on mental health and well-being. Gabby aims to further develop these passions through her leadership as co-founder and co-president of the Swarthmore Literary Association, research assistant in the SOAR Lab, and secretary/choreographer in Rhythm N’ Motion. She hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology post graduation.
What are you reading these days? I'm reading Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin for my book club, the Swarthmore Literary Association, and To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf in my academics.
Describe your favorite place to read on campus: My favorite place to read on campus is in my dorm room, usually in the evening time with my stuffed animals and favorite throw blanket.
Is there a book you’ve read multiple times? I usually have a difficult time re-reading books because I'm nervous that my opinion on the book will shift from positive to negative. But I often look through some of my favorite books and read small excerpts or specific chapters to reconnect with my favorite characters and storylines. Lately, the only book that I've reread is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Is there a book you pretend to have read? Harry Potter and Percy Jackson - I missed the peak time to read these series.
Who is your favorite author? This is a difficult question because I have a lot of authors that I thoroughly enjoy reading, but I haven't read multiple books from their repertoire. But as of right now, my favorite author is Taylor Jenkins Reid - I have read most of her books and they never disappoint.
What's the latest book you could not finish even though you thought you should?I tried so hard to finish Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong - but I eventually had to DNF [did not finish] the book.
What literary character would you most like to be friends with? I absolutely adored Sabrina from Happy Place by Emily Henry.
Do you have a literary nemesis? Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
What is your favorite reading genre? My favorite reading genre is historical fiction - I grew up reading books in this genre and my love for historical fiction has only increased over time. Literary fiction is a close second!
What book do you recommend most often? Lately, I have been recommending Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez! I had the best experience reading this book and it's such a fun rom-com.
What author would you like to meet and what would you ask them? Hanya Yanagihara - After writing A Little Life, what did you want readers to take away most from their reading experience and the friendship between Jude, JB, Malcolm, and Willem?
What book made an early impact on you and why? When I was in fourth grade, my class read Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. This book has continued to affect my reading experience and how I interact with emotionally heavy books. This was the first time that I cried over fictional characters from a novel. I often think about this book when I reflect on my elementary school experience.
James Lewis (he/they) is originally from Reno, Nevada and has more than five years of experience in public speaking, community organization, and research. He aspires to complete a double major in PPE (a special major that combines Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics) and Sociology and Anthropology. He is on the boards of the Amos J. Peaslee Debate Society and the Swarthmore Mock Trial organization. Additionally, he is the incoming President of SwatDems. In his free time, he enjoys street dance, puzzles, Taekwondo, and creative writi...
James Lewis (he/they) is originally from Reno, Nevada and has more than five years of experience in public speaking, community organization, and research. He aspires to complete a double major in PPE (a special major that combines Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics) and Sociology and Anthropology. He is on the boards of the Amos J. Peaslee Debate Society and the Swarthmore Mock Trial organization. Additionally, he is the incoming President of SwatDems. In his free time, he enjoys street dance, puzzles, Taekwondo, and creative writing. After graduation, James hopes to pursue a PhD in Urban Policy from New York University geared toward combating social stratification and class inequality in urban environments.
What are you reading these days? For fiction, I am reading Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray and The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin. For non-fiction, I am working on The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower by Davarian L. Baldwin, and Emerging Global Cities by Alejandro Portes and Ariel C. Armony.
Describe your favorite place to read on campus: The hammocks outside of the Gender & Sexuality Center are a favorite location of mine, tied with the Peace & Conflict Studies Lounge (on the second floor of Parrish.)
Is there a book you've read multiple times? The first three that came to mind are Stuart Little by E. B. White, The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull, and Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck.
Is there a book you pretend to have read? The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Who is your favorite author? James Baldwin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, or Lemony Snicket.
What's the last book you could not finish even though you thought you should? The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. I try nearly every year, sometimes twice a year, and I cannot finish it!
Do you have a literary nemesis? Tris from Divergent. Her fate in the third book would have been so satisfying had I cared enough to continue the series.
What is your favorite reading genre? Historical fiction, noir fiction, and fantasy.
What book do you recommend most often? The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
What's the best movie adaptation of a book you've read? The Princess Bride.
What author would you like to meet and what would you ask them? I would most like to meet J. R. R. Tolkien and ask him to tell me about his books. Seeing his passion would hopefully galvanize me to finally finish his trilogy.
What book made an early impact on you and why? The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is an insane book everyone should read. It instilled a deep sense of curiosity and a love for general weirdness.
What is one lesson from a book that everyone should know? If you are allergic to a thing, it is best not to put that thing in your mouth, particularly if the thing is cats!
AIA LEED AP, Senior Planner / Project Manager, Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management, Facilities AdministrationRoderick Wolfson is an architect who works as a senior planner/project manager in the College's Facilities Management office, on the Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management team. He has been collaborating with the Libraries since 2018 on projects that include the Library Master Plan which is starting this fall and the Lib Lab, which opened in 2020. Also in 2018, he started leading the College's plann...
AIA LEED AP, Senior Planner / Project Manager, Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management, Facilities Administration
Roderick Wolfson is an architect who works as a senior planner/project manager in the College's Facilities Management office, on the Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management team. He has been collaborating with the Libraries since 2018 on projects that include the Library Master Plan which is starting this fall and the Lib Lab, which opened in 2020. Also in 2018, he started leading the College's planning to renovate the Martin Biological Laboratory; which is now in construction and will open in the summer of 2025.
What are you reading these days? I tend to have three books going simultaneously - a fiction book for after work, an audiobook for my 45 minute commute to Swarthmore, and a non-fiction book when I have more concentration. I enjoy Victorian and early 20th century novels as the language (including metaphors) are so beautiful. I recommend Sinclair Lewis's Main Street that I'm in the middle of now. Lewis has wonderful descriptive lists in which the items chosen and the adjectives are brilliantly evocative of the point he's making.
In non-fiction I'm reading and recommend Safe Enough Spaces - A Pragmatist's Approach to Inclusion, Free Speech, and Political Correctness on College Campuses by Michael Roth (the President of Wesleyan University)
Describe your favorite place to read on campus: I envy all of the choices that students have of places to read on campus. As a staff member, my work reading all happens at my desk in the Facilities' Service Building and my pleasure reading happens at home.
Is there a book you've read multiple times? I'm not a person who re-reads books. Once I know a book's plot for fiction and the central argument in non-fiction, I don't have the patience to re-read it. I tried to re-read Middlemarch recently, because so many people say they reread it frequently. Knowing what a train-wreck Dorothea's marriage is, I couldn't stand to go through that again.
Who is your favorite author? My favorite author is Thomas Hardy. I just love his pantheistic descriptions of English country-side, his strong female protagonists, and the humane depictions of working class people who are disregarded by many of his contemporaries.
What's the latest book you could not finish even though you thought you should? I have tried to read numerous Bronte Sister novels and have given up. The only exception was I finished and enjoyed Jane Eyre. The poor treatment of people in Wuthering Heights and others didn't engage me.
What literary character would you most like to be friends with? Agnes Lee is an elderly writer from an old Quaker Philadelphia family in the novel Fellowship Point. The plot involves her trying to return Fellowship Point (where her family has a vacation house) back to nature. I like that she is committed to doing the right thing against social conventions.
Do you have a literary nemesis? Howard Roark, the architect depicted in Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. This character propagates the idea of the ego-centric architect. I've tried to be the opposite - an architect who improves the built environment to increase peoples' well-being.
What is your favorite reading genre? Victorian and Edwardian Fiction.
What book do you recommend most often? The Power Broker, Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert Caro - This biography is dauntingly long. However, it is a foundational work from which I learned so much about power structures, city planning, and New York City. I bought the 60 hour audiobook which engaged me for quite a number of commutes to and from Swarthmore; although sometimes I would arrive so angry at how the public interest was abused.
What's the best movie adaptation of a book you're read? The French Lieutenant's Woman - Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons plus the amazing rural England scenery added greatly to the John Fowles' novel.
What author would you like to meet and what would you ask them? Clint Smith, the author of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America. I'd like to talk with him about his book's method of documenting how historic places are interpreted today and how different people experience them. I'd be interested to discuss how his line of inquiry can be expanded from historic spaces to other spaces, such as the shared spaces at Swarthmore. How might some individuals experience those spaces differently than the common experience - for example the amphitheater, Parrish Hall parlors, or the McCabe Library?
What book made an early impact on you and why? The Universal Baseball Association, Inc., J. Henry Waugh, Prop. by Robert Coover is the story of an accountant who makes up a complicated baseball simulation game (on paper, pre-computers). That was me as a teenager.
What is one lesson you've learned from a book that you think everyone should know? Be compassionate, one can't know from outward appearances what's going on in another person's life or mind.
How does being a reader support your role managing the upcoming library master plan process? I'm an enthusiastic patron of the McCabe Library! I've browsed the library's fiction and non-fiction book shelves. I've searched for books and articles online through Tripod. And I've gotten help from College librarians when I have had trouble finding a book or article I was seeking. I'm impressed at and grateful for the resources available to us in the Swarthmore community.
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