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 Alpharetta Historic District 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 Alpharetta, GA 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 Webb Bridge 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 Cabernet Steakhouse or visit Upshaw House, 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 Alpharetta, GA, 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 Alpharetta, GA 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 Alpharetta, GA 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.
Rivian, the electric vehicle maker slated to open a massive manufacturing plant in Georgia in the coming years, has opened a showroom and test drive space in Alpharetta.It is the automaker’s second such space in Georgia, joining its Ponce City Market location, and its 25th in the U.S., according to Sara Webster Wylie, Rivian’s director of local and retail mark...
Rivian, the electric vehicle maker slated to open a massive manufacturing plant in Georgia in the coming years, has opened a showroom and test drive space in Alpharetta.
It is the automaker’s second such space in Georgia, joining its Ponce City Market location, and its 25th in the U.S., according to Sara Webster Wylie, Rivian’s director of local and retail marketing.
Rivian is different from legacy automakers in that it does not have dealerships; instead, it sells direct-to-consumer. But in Georgia, no automaker except Tesla can bypass independent dealerships and sell at stores, so Rivian calls its locations in the state “spaces” and sells its vehicles online.
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They offer interested buyers a chance to see the two models Rivian sells, the R1S SUV and the R1T pickup truck, learn about owning an electric vehicle and take one for a spin around the block.
“We see both folks who are very passionate about electric vehicle ownership already, we see first timers, and we want to create sites that are really inviting for the community so they can come in, they can get curious, they can ask questions, they can experience our vehicles and they can meet other enthusiastic EV owners,” Webster Wylie said.
The Alpharetta space is in the Avalon shopping center, next to high-end furniture store Arhaus. It opened to the public two weeks ago, Webster Wylie said, but had its grand opening event Friday.
The nearly 5,000-square-foot store has an outdoors-mixed-with-industrial feel — the breeze from the opened garage-style doors rustles the tall potted trees while jute rugs sit on polished concrete floors.
The grand opening comes as manufacturing and economic challenges have slowed Rivian’s growth. This week, Rivian’s CEO said he and leaders of other automakers are waiting to see how “the dust settles” from the latest round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump.
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In 2024, the company, which has yet to have a profitable quarter, paused its Georgia factory plans in a bid to save money.
But after striking a multibillion-dollar joint venture partnership with Volkswagen and receiving approval for a $6.6 billion loan from the Biden administration in January, the company has said it plans to begin construction of the factory about an hour east of Atlanta next year, with EV production starting there in 2028.
Rivian’s Georgia expansion has sparked some opposition — and several lawsuits — from neighbors living near the site of the proposed plant who are concerned about its impact on their water supplies and the area’s rural character. The automaker and its state and local government partners have emerged victorious from most of those legal battles.
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Cox Enterprises, the owner of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, also owns a 3% stake in Rivian.
Editor Scott Trubey and staff writer Drew Kann contributed to this report.
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The city of Alpharetta has greenlit a $150,000 study to determine the feasibility of building a hockey arena at the North Point Mall site in its latest move to lure an expansion National Hockey League team and revive the waning district.The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $75,000 in funding for the market and financial feasibility study to be conducted by CAA Icon, a sports business consulting firm. The Alpharetta Development Authority ...
The city of Alpharetta has greenlit a $150,000 study to determine the feasibility of building a hockey arena at the North Point Mall site in its latest move to lure an expansion National Hockey League team and revive the waning district.
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $75,000 in funding for the market and financial feasibility study to be conducted by CAA Icon, a sports business consulting firm. The Alpharetta Development Authority voted Friday to fund the other half of the study’s cost.
The five-month study will determine the financial viability of a hockey arena, and economic impacts from the arena’s construction, according to CAA ICON. The city previously contracted CAA ICON in 2023 to identify which sport — ranging from soccer to cricket — would be most suitable for North Point, said Kathi Cook, director of Alpharetta Economic and Community Development.
An investor group in Alpharetta and another in Forsyth County have each proposed going after an expansion NHL team, hoping to lure top-level hockey with new arenas.
Chris Lagerbloom, Alpharetta’s city administrator, said he hopes to move quickly with the study to present a compelling proposal to the NHL as soon as possible.
“This is a path we’ve been on for several years,” he said at Tuesday’s Development Authority meeting. “It’s a natural next step and we’re going to move pretty quickly.”
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Former NHL player Anson Carter and his organization, Alpharetta Sports and Entertainment Group, announced plans a year ago to build a hockey arena at the North Point Mall site and woo an expansion NHL team. The ASE Group has partnered with New York Life, which owns the 100-acre mall site.
Carter’s proposal for North Point faces competition from Vernon Krause, the CEO of Krause Auto Group, who has pitched a site named The Gathering at South Forsyth just six miles north of the mall. The project is pursuing a $2 billion mixed-use campus and 18,500-seat arena with the same goal of attracting an NHL franchise.
Forsyth County leaders have agreed to support Krause’s project with taxpayer-backed financing if the group lands a franchise.
The NHL has not confirmed whether it has any interest in expanding to metro Atlanta at this time.
If metro Atlanta were to land another expansion team — and it’s a big if — it would be the third time the NHL has tried to make pro hockey work here. The Flames and Thrashers each failed to gain traction and left Atlanta.
Lagerbloom told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution he is confident that North Point Mall is the better site for a hockey arena and is focused on “moving at a speed that the league will want.”
The city has attempted to redevelop or repurpose North Point Mall for years as it struggles to stay relevant and attract the same foot traffic it did in its heyday. Alpharetta City Council recently approved a 30-year plan to revamp North Point into a walkable, green district, with multiple construction projects already underway along the corridor.
Some experts say developments like a hockey arena would add very little direct economic value to Alpharetta residents. Jean-Paul Addie, a Georgia State University associate professor in the Urban Studies Institute, told the AJC that the city should focus on “less splashy but more meaningful forms of inclusive development.”
But with the city’s sights on the NHL, it’s full steam ahead for now.
“This is the right next step for us as the city pursues this interest,” Lagerbloom said. “Now we just have to see if we can move fast enough. We have some sense of urgency.”
Real estate company Lincoln Property has unveiled plans for a new community retail centre, The Shoppes at The Gathering, in Alpharetta, Georgia, US.The 43,700ft² development will feature seven buildings, spanning from 4,225ft² to 8,400ft². It is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.Site construction for the project, which is part of The Gathering-Alpharetta mixed-use community, has already started. Vertical construction is set to begin later this year.The Shoppes at The Gathering will offer...
Real estate company Lincoln Property has unveiled plans for a new community retail centre, The Shoppes at The Gathering, in Alpharetta, Georgia, US.
The 43,700ft² development will feature seven buildings, spanning from 4,225ft² to 8,400ft². It is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Site construction for the project, which is part of The Gathering-Alpharetta mixed-use community, has already started. Vertical construction is set to begin later this year.
The Shoppes at The Gathering will offer a range of spaces for single or multiple retailers.
Designed with Napa Valley-inspired architecture, its location along Haynes Bridge Road and the inclusion of an outdoor gathering lawn for events and live music are expected to make it a key destination in North Fulton County.
The residential portion of The Gathering, developed by Brock Built, is progressing with single-family homes and townhomes.
Residents will have access to amenities such as a community garden, green spaces, and the Alpha Loop, enhancing connectivity to key points in the region.
The addition of The Shoppes at The Gathering will complement the existing amenities by offering a combination of dining, entertainment, and service options.
The development aims to create a walkable environment that integrates with the Alpha Loop, benefiting both residents and visitors.
Lincoln executive vice president and Atlanta market leader Tony Bartlett said: “Alpharetta has become Atlanta’s most desirable suburban town with a growing population that is poised to benefit from The Shoppes at The Gathering.
“The development’s proximity to downtown Alpharetta offers walkability in a traditionally suburban market and will help us curate the development and attract best-in-class local and national retailers and eateries looking to expand their footprint or enter this growing market.”
In December 2024, Lincoln Property was chosen as the development partner for the Cleveland Browns’ new entertainment district in Brook Park, Ohio.
GEORGIA — The weather forecast for Atlanta this weekend looks to be favorable to see the first full moon of spring as it rises Saturday evening.The National Weather Service predicts clear skies consistently in Georgia from Friday through Sunday.April’s full moon is known as the pink moon. It’s not pink, of course. It’s named after the pretty pink ground phlox that signa...
GEORGIA — The weather forecast for Atlanta this weekend looks to be favorable to see the first full moon of spring as it rises Saturday evening.
The National Weather Service predicts clear skies consistently in Georgia from Friday through Sunday.
April’s full moon is known as the pink moon. It’s not pink, of course. It’s named after the pretty pink ground phlox that signals the arrival of spring.
But it may not appear as the silvery gray orb, either. Because moonrise and sunset are so closely timed, the moon could be bathed in an orangish glow as it peeks over the eastern horizon at about 8:04 p.m. local time in Atlanta.
Sunset is a couple of minutes later at 8:06 p.m.
The full moon occurs far enough in advance of the Lyrid meteor shower peak that it could allow for a decent show. It’ll be about 50 percent illuminated at the April 21-22 peak.
One of the oldest recorded meteor showers with observations dating back to 687 B.C., the Lyrids are known for luminous dust trains that last for several seconds, according to NASA. At the peak, the Lyrids offer about 18 shooting stars an hour.
The ancient Eta Aquariid meteor shower gets started around April 19 and runs concurrently with the Lyrids. This shower is the more prolific of the two, offering about 30 shooting stars an hour. These fast meteors also leave glowing trains that can last anywhere from several seconds to minutes, according to NASA. The shower peaks overnight May 4-5 and rambles on until month’s end.
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