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 Mesa Grande Cultural Park 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Pioneer 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 Charleston's Restaurant or visit Mesa Historical Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Mesa, AZ, 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ 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.
Matthew Strom will take over for Andi Fourlis who is retiring on June 30.Credit: KPNXMESA, Ariz. — In a unanimous vote, the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board selected a new superintendent Wednesday.The board will now move into contract negotiations with Matthew Strom. If they reach an agreement, Strom will start as superintendent on July 1, 2025.RELATED: ...
Matthew Strom will take over for Andi Fourlis who is retiring on June 30.
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MESA, Ariz. — In a unanimous vote, the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board selected a new superintendent Wednesday.
The board will now move into contract negotiations with Matthew Strom. If they reach an agreement, Strom will start as superintendent on July 1, 2025.
RELATED: Mesa Public Schools superintendent announces retirement
The vote comes in anticipation of the retirement of the current superintendent, Andi Fourlis, on June 30.
Strom has spent 27 years in public education in various roles including as a teacher. He currently serves as the Associate Superintendent for Mesa Public Schools.
He previously served in Arizona’s second largest district, Chandler Unified, as Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education.
Over 4,000 community members consisting of parents, staff and community members responded to a survey about their desired qualifications for the next superintendent.
Mesa Public Schools serves 56,000 students with 80 schools and programs.
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The new rates would take affect in February 2025.Credit: 12NewsMESA, Ariz. — The Mesa City Council voted Monday night to raise local utility rates despite hearing strong objections from residents who felt now was not an appropriate time to raise costs.After hearing comments from several residents, the council unanimously approved a proposal to increase the cost of water, gas, electricity and wastewater rates. The new utility r...
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MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa City Council voted Monday night to raise local utility rates despite hearing strong objections from residents who felt now was not an appropriate time to raise costs.
After hearing comments from several residents, the council unanimously approved a proposal to increase the cost of water, gas, electricity and wastewater rates. The new utility rates would take effect on Feb. 1, 2025.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: ‘Están despertando al gigante dormido’: Residentes advierten a líderes de Mesa sobre consecuencias de aumento en utilidades
Several residents urged the council to not approve the rate increase and warned there could be political consequences at the next election if they did approve the proposal.
"You're waking a sleeping giant," one attendee warned the council before Monday's vote.
Public speakers asked the council to find expenses to cut from Mesa's budget rather than raise costs for residents. Others suggested the council members could risk losing their seats if they don't listen to the concerns of voters.
"You're going to hear from us, 'You're fired' for malfeasance," another attendee told the council.
The city's elected officials argued that if they didn't raise utility rates this year, then they would have to make a bigger increase in the future.
Mesa's utility funds are used to help finance the city's public safety services and City Manager Chris Brady said the city is not able to collect enough revenue from other sources.
"We don't capture enough sales tax, too many of us are shopping outside of Mesa," Brady said.
City leaders rejected the notion that Mesa has a "spending problem" and insisted the city's cost-of-living expenses remained competitive with other Valley communities.
"We are doing the bare minimum increase possible and going through some contortions in order to accommodate that," Mayor John Giles said Monday night.
More details on how Mesa's utility rates will change can be found in the city document below:
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The couple lost everything they owned in the fire.More VideosMESA, Ariz. — A Mesa home now blackened by soot was once a new beginning for Elizabeth and Brian Petrie.The morning after moving into their new home near Val Vista Drive and Main Street, the couple left to drop off their moving truck. When they returned, their trailer was engulfed in flames.>> Download the 12News app...
The couple lost everything they owned in the fire.
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa home now blackened by soot was once a new beginning for Elizabeth and Brian Petrie.
The morning after moving into their new home near Val Vista Drive and Main Street, the couple left to drop off their moving truck. When they returned, their trailer was engulfed in flames.
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“I couldn’t believe that our home, in a matter of minutes, was gone," Elizabeth Petrie said. "I couldn’t even stand there anymore. I had to go around the corner and sit in the van because I was watching everything burn, our whole life.”
Charles Naumann helped the couple move. He was inside the home when the fire started. He was able to quickly grab the dog and run outside, but not before getting burned on his hand, arm and face.
“I had to come out, because the smoke was too thick and the flames were up on me already," Naumann said.
The couple said Mesa firefighters initially had the fire mostly contained.
"(The truck) ran out of water," Elizabeth Petrie said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
“Everything in the home is black. There’s soot everywhere. There’s nothing that’s not covered in soot," Elizabeth Petrie said.
Everything in the home, and Brian Petrie's two motorcycles. He is paraplegic and the bikes are customized for him.
“It is set up for him to ride, which as you can see is not an option anymore," Elizabeth Petrie said.
Elizabeth Petrie said the home wasn't insured yet and they'd like to rebuild.
The couple is forced to start over again, but this time with nothing.
“We lost it all," Elizabeth Petrie said.
A GoFundMe page was created to help the family start over. Click here to donate.
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MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Dashcam video from a Valley woman’s vehicle shows the moment a toddler ran into oncoming traffic near 96th Street and University Drive in Mesa Friday even...
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Dashcam video from a Valley woman’s vehicle shows the moment a toddler ran into oncoming traffic near 96th Street and University Drive in Mesa Friday evening.
She said the image is burned into her mind.
“When you look at the video, I’m completely hysterical because I feel hopeless,” she said.
The experience has left her traumatized. Her chilling screams can be heard as she sees the toddler running into the inte.section
“I felt like I was mentally preparing myself to watch a child be crushed,” she said.
Her 7-year-old son was in the back seat, and she couldn’t risk his life by using her vehicle to block traffic. All she could do to help the toddler and keep her son safe was honk at the little boy in hopes of getting his attention.
In the video, you can hear her honking and then see the boy look in her direction and pause. Cars zoom by and swerve just inches away from him.
A heroic bystander can be seen running after him and carrying him to safety.
“I’m feeling overwhelmed, but just happy that the kind woman was willing to sacrifice her life to go into the road and grab him,” she said.
Arizona‘s Family talked with the boy’s dad, who said he wasn’t home. His wife was watching their kids but left the house for a moment.
The man said he didn’t know his two-and-a-half-year-old and 9-month-old sons had left the house until he got a Ring camera notification on his phone showing a woman carrying his son.
He explained his wife has been dealing with postpartum depression and forgot to lock the door. The dad is grateful the bystanders stepped in to help.
“We don’t understand the full extent of her struggles, but as a community, we should be extending grace and approaching her situation with compassion but still fully holding her accountable,” said the woman who caught the incident on her dashcam.
The boys' dad said the Department of Child Services cleared his wife to be with their kids.
MCSO said it’s investigating and will likely submit endangerment charges.
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Nucleus RadioPharma, the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, today announced that it has signed a lease and committed to build a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Once operational in mid-2026, the 53,000-square-foot facility will create 50 new skilled jobs.MORE NEWS: ...
Nucleus RadioPharma, the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, today announced that it has signed a lease and committed to build a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Once operational in mid-2026, the 53,000-square-foot facility will create 50 new skilled jobs.
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The theranostic market currently faces a shortage of high-quality development and manufacturing space capable of meeting the volume needs of radiopharmaceutical treatments used in late-stage clinical trials, as well as those in the development pipeline that will soon receive regulatory approvals. Nucleus’ new space will help fulfill both of those needs, allowing its partners to produce crucial theranostics across the country. Nucleus will also build a new facility in Philadelphia, PA for a total of more than 100,000-square-feet of capacity between the two new sites. Once operational, the sites will allow Nucleus to more fully realize its commitment to a nationwide network capable of serving the ever-growing demand for theranostics across the U.S. ahead of the Rochester, MN site that will come online in early 2025.
“To reach their full potential as treatments for millions of patients with limited options, theranostic radiopharmaceuticals must be available close to those who need them,” said Nucleus RadioPharma CEO Charles S. Conroy. “Our expansion will significantly improve patient access to these life-saving treatments and expedite clinical trials, potentially reducing time-to-market for new therapies by up to 30%.”
“Nucleus RadioPharma’s new manufacturing facility highlights Arizona’s thriving bioscience industry that’s developing cutting-edge innovations to improve people’s lives,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “With this new facility, Nucleus RadioPharma strengthens Arizona’s bioscience leadership while developing breakthrough treatments for patients. We’re grateful to Nucleus RadioPharma for their commitment to Arizona.”
“We’re excited to welcome Nucleus RadioPharma’s new facility to Mesa,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “Their investment brings dozens of well-paying jobs to our city, boosting our local economy and enhancing our reputation as a hub for innovation. This expansion opens new doors for our local workforce and underscores Mesa’s role in supporting cutting-edge technology development. I’m confident this partnership will have long-lasting benefits for our community as well as patients across the nation.”
“Cancer has impacted countless families, including mine, so today’s announcement resonates deeply with me,” said Mesa Councilmember Scott Somers. “Nucleus RadioPharma’s presence in Mesa isn’t just about economic growth—it’s about hope. This facility will create advanced manufacturing jobs and ensure the steady supply of life-saving medications to help more people fight and overcome this disease.”
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