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.
Joyful devotees serve appreciative residents.On October 8th, 2024, ISKCON Phoenix visited “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, Arizona, distributing over 100 plates of prasadam to residents. This service is part of ISKCON Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to uplift and support the local community.The East Valley Men’s Center provides essential shelter and support services to single men experiencing homelessness—the largest homeless demographic in Arizona, and often the m...
Joyful devotees serve appreciative residents.
On October 8th, 2024, ISKCON Phoenix visited “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, Arizona, distributing over 100 plates of prasadam to residents. This service is part of ISKCON Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to uplift and support the local community.
The East Valley Men’s Center provides essential shelter and support services to single men experiencing homelessness—the largest homeless demographic in Arizona, and often the most underserved. The center assists residents in creating housing plans, building resumes, finding references, and securing job interviews, offering a path toward stability and self-sufficiency.
The prasadam distribution at the center began with kirtan inside the kitchen. We will be serving prasadam once a month at this location. In the future, we will increase this frequency to twice a month, expanding its reach and impact. The goal of this prasadam distribution is not only to provide nutritious meals but also to share a sense of comfort, compassion, and community.
Prasadam is sacred food that has been lovingly prepared and offered to Krishna, embodying divine blessings. The process of preparing and distributing prasadam is a form of devotional service meant to share love, compassion, and spiritual nourishment with others. For those who partake, prasadam goes beyond just providing physical sustenance—it carries a transformative spiritual energy that uplifts the heart and mind.
By distributing prasadam at locations like A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center, ISKCON Phoenix seeks to share this mercy with individuals facing challenging circumstances. ISKCON believes that prasadam can help people experience peace and inner strength.
Through this program, ISKCON Phoenix hopes to offer more than just a meal—it aims to bring a sense of hope and belonging to individuals who are working to improve their lives and re-enter society as empowered and contributing members of the community. As we continue this service, we invite the community to join hands with us in this meaningful mission to make a positive difference.
To follow the ongoing sergice at ISKCON of Phoenix, please visit their website and follow them on Facebook.
It’s happened before. But this time it seems it is for real.Imagine the surprise and sadness longtime customers recently experienced as they approached the front door, and were “greeted” by this notice: “It is with heavy hearts that we are permanently closing our doors. It has been an honor to have been a part of your families since 1922. Thanks for you dedication and support.”El Charro, one of Mesa’s most beloved Mexican restaurants, has shut down for good.Because it has been at the s...
It’s happened before. But this time it seems it is for real.
Imagine the surprise and sadness longtime customers recently experienced as they approached the front door, and were “greeted” by this notice: “It is with heavy hearts that we are permanently closing our doors. It has been an honor to have been a part of your families since 1922. Thanks for you dedication and support.”
El Charro, one of Mesa’s most beloved Mexican restaurants, has shut down for good.
Because it has been at the same location for 66 years, most have forgotten or don’t know much of the history of this long-running, iconic restaurant that is believed to be Mesa’s oldest family-owned eatery. It all began when Florentino Munoz (1894-1969) and his wife Rumalda arrived in Mesa.
In 1922, Florentino and Rumalda opened the El Charro Café (Spanish for “the cowboy”) restaurant just of south of Main Street on Macdonald. Some believe that it marked the introduction of authentic Mexican food to the small community of Mesa – population just over 3,000.
Over the years the small family restaurant grew and thrived. About 1943, the Munoz’s relocated their now popular El Charro Café to a larger space at 416 W. Main St., where they remained until 1958.
After more than three decades had elapsed, it was time for El Charro Café to graduate to a full-service restaurant.
In 1957, construction began on a grand up-scale home to a new El Charro at 105 N. Country Club, just a block north of Main Street, on the land that Florentino and Rumalda lived and raised their family.
Of the many structures he erected in Mesa and around the Valley, constructor Dan Blackburn would later say he was, “proudest of building El Charro restaurant in Mesa.”
The distinct bright pink exterior, bright neon, and interior were designed by Lynn Alma Valentine, a popular Mesa, designer and decorator who is also credited with creating the interior for The Ponderosa House erected by Lorne Greene in 1963.
With Florentino in 60’s, the elderly Munoz turned over the big project to his son, Freddie. When it opened in 1958, El Charro had transitioned from Café to “El Charro Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge.”
By 2011, Freddie had led the family enterprise for 54 years, the restaurant remained unchanged all that time.
But Freddie was into his 80’s when former Tribune reporter Garin Groff interviewed him. He wrote that Freddie “wants to retire and hopes someone will step forward to buy the popular Mexican food restaurant.”
When Freddie passed away in 2012, the restaurant hadn’t found a buyer. Rather than close up, daughters Janet Hogle Harold and her sister Eva Munoz Orta, reluctantly stepped up to keep the restaurant going.
By 2017, the restaurant had aged. It needed repairs and updating. So, in that year the traditional sign went up saying El Charro would be closed for two months as it had for decades to give employees an extended vacation.
But it remained closed for the next four years while renovations took place. El Charro quietly reopened on Labor Day 2021 while the nation was still recovering from COVID-19.
Initially, it was only open for take-out, but later welcomed diners. Times have changed from only one or two restaurants in 1922. Today, there are over 1,000 Mexican eateries in the Valley, ranging from fast food to fine dining.
For a family that had dedicated much of their lives to serving diners of Mesa, it was time to pass the, and the tortilla press.
Hence, the sign announcing the permanent closing.
So, El Charro, for the millions of meals, you served to appreciative customers, we say, Adios, nuestro amigo.
The team behind Santo Arcadia is opening a new restaurant. Named Main Burger AZ, "A Chiwas Group burger concept," according to their social media post, the restaurant will be located in Mesa.The restaurant is a collabor...
The team behind Santo Arcadia is opening a new restaurant. Named Main Burger AZ, "A Chiwas Group burger concept," according to their social media post, the restaurant will be located in Mesa.
The restaurant is a collaboration between Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin of Tacos Chiwas, Cocina Chiwas, Aruma Cafe and Santo, along with Roberto Centeno of Espiritu and Santo. Hernandez and Holguin were 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurateur and Centeno was a 2024 Emerging Chef semifinalist.
Centeno makes a mean burger at Espiritu, one that Rene Andrade of Bacanora and Centeno himself recommended as one of the best burgers in Phoenix. It's made with dry-aged beef, sharp cheddar and chiltepin aioli served on a brioche bun. Diners can order it with a side of papas al disco and spicy ketchup.
If this burger is any indication, there are good things to come at the new concept where the team is still finalizing the menu.
According to Hernandez, the expected soft opening is mid-November, with a formal opening on Dec. 1.
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|Updated: Oct. 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM MSTMESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The oohs, ahhs, and spooky boos fill Osage Avenue in Mesa every night in October.The Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood, near Guadalupe and Signal Butte Roads, has been dubbed “Halloween Town,” with homeowners flaunting their hauntings for hundreds of families.“I think that’s what’s really turned it special for us; it is just contributing that holiday spirit for others,” said homeowner and Halloween extraordinaire Bri...
|Updated: Oct. 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM MST
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The oohs, ahhs, and spooky boos fill Osage Avenue in Mesa every night in October.
The Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood, near Guadalupe and Signal Butte Roads, has been dubbed “Halloween Town,” with homeowners flaunting their hauntings for hundreds of families.
“I think that’s what’s really turned it special for us; it is just contributing that holiday spirit for others,” said homeowner and Halloween extraordinaire Brittany Rowley.
Rowley started decorating her front lawn four years ago with only a few prop skeletons. Her new neighbor at the time, Alan Blume, complimented her work and said he goes all-out for Christmas.
“We parted ways and he (Blume) said ‘Okay, I got you guys in Christmas‘ and when we went inside I looked at my husband and said ’Okay, challenge accepted',” said Rowley.
Rowley’s husband explained that Blume did not mean to start a competition, but his wife said she understood it was a challenge.
Since then, the two households have been stepping up their game.
“And after the first year, when I was really declared the winner, we started these overhead lights and got all of the neighbors to go in on it and kind of turned it more into a community thing,” said Rowley.
Blume said the neighborhood went viral last year after someone posted about it on the social media app TikTok.
It made every night busy, especially Halloween.
“Last year several thousand (came). We had to close the street down and it did look like Disneyland, which is fine, but this year we do expect the same,” said Blume.
He said their popularity trend is still going strong, with a couple hundred vehicles driving down their street every night.
“I’ve met people from all over the world coming to see our house, crazy,” said Blume.
Blume said he spent about $2,300 on candy to pass out on Halloween. This year, his family is taking donations to buy candy for the families visiting their neighborhood.
Last year, Arizona‘s Family reported on thieves who were caught stealing a couple of decorations from Rowley’s yard. Luckily, Rowley said they haven’t had any similar issues this season.
However, she and Blume said their HOA tightened restrictions on holiday decorations by shortening the days given for setup and breakdown.
They believe other neighbors may have complained because of the traffic.
By 10 p.m., the street shuts down any music to follow the noise ordinance. The lights remain on for a couple more hours.
There is no admission fee to see these spooky sights! The lights turn on at 6 p.m. every night, but people can see the decorations during the day, too.
Rowley and Blume ask that visitors be courteous to homeowners and respect their properties.
People are not allowed to touch displays and are asked to properly dispose of trash.
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