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 Liberty Garden 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 Bossier City, LA 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 North Bossier 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 2Johns Steak & Seafood or visit Former home of country music legend Hank Williams, 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 Bossier City, LA, 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 Bossier City, LA 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 Bossier City, LA 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.
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BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - What’s going on at the Boardwalk? This is the question many people in Shreveport-Bossier are asking as store after store closes.Mayor Tommy Chandler recently said one of his goals in his second term is to boost business. He specifically said he has met with the owners and managers of the Boardwalk and supports their efforts to bring in new businesses.“Business is the backbone of our local economy. I want to m...
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - What’s going on at the Boardwalk? This is the question many people in Shreveport-Bossier are asking as store after store closes.
Mayor Tommy Chandler recently said one of his goals in his second term is to boost business. He specifically said he has met with the owners and managers of the Boardwalk and supports their efforts to bring in new businesses.
“Business is the backbone of our local economy. I want to make sure Bossier City remains ‘business-friendly’ in order to attract new businesses and retain existing ones. I am committed to supporting all businesses and ensuring our rules and regulations are fair and not overly burdensome,” Mayor Chandler said Tuesday, June 24 in a news release. “I have met with the owner and managers of the Boardwalk and Pierre Bossier Mall and I support their efforts to attract new businesses. My Administration will seek opportunities to help revitalize empty and abandoned commercial properties throughout the City.”
Back in mid-May, yet another business on the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets closed its doors: Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar. The bar had only been open a little more than a year. And a month before that, Hooters shut down after nearly 20 years in business.
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In contrast to these recent closures however, Chasing Aces recently opened in the Boardwalk area, bringing to the city a large golf and entertainment venue. The facility takes up 27 acres and has 30 golf swing bays, an 18-hole putting course, and a number of baseball batting cages.
The Buddies of Bossier City Animal Control was awarded “no kill” designation by the Best Friends Animal Society after a year of hard work.Bossier City Animal Control received the “no kill” designation, which is a community commitment to saving every dog and cat in a shelter who can be saved, according to the Best Friends Animal Society website.Susan Stanford, the Superintendent at Bossier City Animal Control, said that the process of achieving the “no kill” designation for them was extremely ...
The Buddies of Bossier City Animal Control was awarded “no kill” designation by the Best Friends Animal Society after a year of hard work.
Bossier City Animal Control received the “no kill” designation, which is a community commitment to saving every dog and cat in a shelter who can be saved, according to the Best Friends Animal Society website.
Susan Stanford, the Superintendent at Bossier City Animal Control, said that the process of achieving the “no kill” designation for them was extremely difficult because as a government entity, they have to take in every animal that comes in, which makes it difficult to find space.
To attain this designation, Best Friends Animal Society requires that "a shelter must achieve a 90% save rate through a rolling 12-month period,” according to Bossier City Animal Control’s Facebook page. “Ninety percent is the nationally recognized benchmark to be considered ‘no-kill,’ factoring that approximately 10 percent of pets who enter shelters have medical or behavioral circumstances that warrant humane euthanasia rather than killing for lack of space.”
Stanford said the difficult part about remaining “no kill” is finding where all the animals are going to fit because the intake at the door didn’t slow down, they just found ways to clear up kennels. One of the dogs, Kimp, has been in the shelter for more than 350 days.
Part of their changes have been limiting and scheduling owner surrenders for when kennels are available. Stanford said you can bring your dog in to get shots and they can schedule a time for the dog to be dropped off.
Stanford said they wanted to do everything they could to save as many animals as possible, including helping pet owners with food, vaccines and other supplies they need so they don’t have to surrender their animals.
The group has reduced the amount of cats they house by adopting the “trap, neuter, release” method for neighborhood strays in communities.
Stanford said this method has brought the amount of cats they have from 190 to 58. They neuter or spay stray cats and put them back in the community they came from.
“It's a good feeling to walk out of here and knowing that we're saving everybody we possibly can,” Stanford said.
To remain no kill, Stanford said Bossier City Animal Control needs community support. Fosters for animals help free up a bed for a temporary amount of time and keep those animals more adoptable by allowing them to socialize.
Donations of food and other supplies also contribute to the cause, according to Stanford. Anyone interested in adopting gets help from Bossier City Animal Control.
After a visit to the site, Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate’s Education reporter, Victoria Garnes, went home with two five-week-old kittens of her own, brothers Shawn and Marlon.
She received food, water and food bowls, a litter box and appointments to get vaccines as well as to get them neutered. They are happy and settling into their new home.
Email Molly Terrell at [email protected].
Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-TribuneBooks-A-Million is making a comeback in Bossier City, with construction underway for a new store adjacent to ALDI on Meadow Creek Drive.The new location signifies the return of the national bookstore chain to the area after the closure of its previous store at 2001 Airline Drive in 2014.The upcoming store is expected to offer a wide selection of books, magazines, toys, and gifts, continuing Books-A-Million’s tradition of serving the literary needs of the community.An offi...
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Books-A-Million is making a comeback in Bossier City, with construction underway for a new store adjacent to ALDI on Meadow Creek Drive.
The new location signifies the return of the national bookstore chain to the area after the closure of its previous store at 2001 Airline Drive in 2014.
The upcoming store is expected to offer a wide selection of books, magazines, toys, and gifts, continuing Books-A-Million’s tradition of serving the literary needs of the community.
An official opening date has not been announced.
For more information on Books-A-Million and updates on the new store, visit booksamillion.com.
The Town of Haughton has been awarded $1,380,626 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2025, according to an announcement made on the town’s official Facebook page.
Mayor Timms shared the news, highlighting that the funding will support critical sewer system improvements on the south side of Haughton. The project aims to address key infrastructure needs and is seen as a major step forward in preparing the town for future growth and development.
“These improvements are essential to Haughton’s future,” said Mayor Timms in the post. “We’re committed to ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of our residents.”
The funding comes as part of the state’s CDBG program, which supports essential public infrastructure projects in eligible communities across Louisiana.
Mayor Timms extended a special thank you to The Coordinating & Development Corporation for their assistance in securing the funds and helping guide the town through the application process.
The planned sewer upgrades are expected to improve wastewater management, increase system capacity, and enhance environmental safety for residents in the affected areas.
Project timelines and additional details will be released by the town as development progresses.
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Business at the Boardwalk appears to be fading, as another establishment closes its doors.On Tuesday, May 20, Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar announced they would be closing June 1. This comes nearly a month after the ...
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Business at the Boardwalk appears to be fading, as another establishment closes its doors.
On Tuesday, May 20, Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar announced they would be closing June 1. This comes nearly a month after the Hooters restaurant shut down.
While Hooters of America, llc. filed for bankruptcy March 31, the company said Hooters of Louisiana was a separate entity that would not be impacted. The Boardwalk location reportedly decided not to renew their lease after a nearly 20-year run.
Sweet Caroline’s is set to host farewell parties May 21-24 and May 28-31.
D.J. Rowan, co-owner of Sweet Caroline’s, says the last 17 months have been amazing, and they’ve had a blast bringing unique entertainment experiences to Shreveport-Bossier. He says they don’t regret a minute of it. Rowan says they hope to draw some big crowds before their final day. He says they have a big staff and they want to make some extra money for them as they look for new career opportunities.
Rowan says sometimes a business runs its course, and no one is at fault or to blame for the closure. He says it happens to a lot of businesses. After looking at the numbers, he says it’s time for them to close.
As for Sweet Caroline’s future, Rowan says to “never say never,” and that they’re exploring other opportunities, but don’t want to make any promises.
Bossier City Councilman-at-Large Chris Smith says the Boardwalk was originally created to be an outlet strip mall, but that a lot of things have changed since COVID. He says he’s in talks with the ownership group to invest some time and money into upgrading the facility and making the spaces a little smaller. He says “micro stores” are popular right now, and many big chains have stores with a smaller footprint. Smith says they’re also discussing more food options.
Smith points out that the East Bank looked nothing like it does today 10 years ago. It took motivation on the part of the city and private partners to get it to where it is today, Smith says. He hopes the Boardwalk can see similar success. On the flip side, he says the city can only do so much because the Boardwalk is owned by a private company. He says the city can’t force them to do anything, but they can work with them to make it a great place.
As far as things still open at the Boardwalk, the Simple Church invested close to $30 million in its facility there, Smith says. He thinks the area is growing, particularly with Chasing Aces on the way, and Live! Casino recently opening.
Smith says while it may look like the Boardwalk is dying, it’s really just that the original idea of the outlet mall may be going away, but there are new ideas to move the Boardwalk forward.
KSLA reached out to management at the Boardwalk. As of the publication of this article, we have not received a reply.
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