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 Four Mile Historic 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 Cherry Creek, CO 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 Cherry Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local 801 Chophouse or visit Molly Brown House 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 Cherry Creek, CO, 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 Cherry Creek, CO 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 Cherry Creek, CO 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.
Election Day is about a month away and voters will decide on where their tax dollars are going across Colorado. In November, the Cherry Creek School District is asking for money with two ballot measures.One measure is a phased-in mill levy increase that will pay for school safety, hiring and keeping teachers, maintaining small class sizes, additional mental health resources and updating technology.Another question on the ballot is asking voters to approve a $950 million bond, which will help with maintenance work across the dis...
Election Day is about a month away and voters will decide on where their tax dollars are going across Colorado. In November, the Cherry Creek School District is asking for money with two ballot measures.
One measure is a phased-in mill levy increase that will pay for school safety, hiring and keeping teachers, maintaining small class sizes, additional mental health resources and updating technology.
Another question on the ballot is asking voters to approve a $950 million bond, which will help with maintenance work across the district, and expanding and renovating campuses.
The bond also includes expanding the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, where there is currently a large waitlist for students who want to get into the program.
Steve Day is the campus principal and said there is currently a waitlist of about 300 students hoping to become a student at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.
"But we've had to say no, because we're out of space this year," said Day.
If the measure passes in November, the Innovation Campus would double in size and accommodate for 70% more students, giving many more students an opportunity to jumpstart their career.
"We would go 1,800 students to a little over 3,200 students, so it's a very exciting opportunity. It would also take care of our waitlist in terms of students we currently have, plus many, many more would have opportunities to be here." said Day.
The campus currently offers career pathways in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business services, hospitality and tourism, infrastructure engineering, or automotive and aviation.
Day said if voters approve the mill and bond package, funding would help add an additional 10 career pathways, to the seven already offered.
"We really need some additional aerospace pathways here. We really need some opportunities in the creative arts. The students really are asking for something there," said Day.
Additional pathways could also include mechatronics, avionics, EMT, vet tech, HVAC and welding.
Scott Smith, the Chief Financial Officer for Cherry Creek Schools says for both measures, CCSD property owners would face a tax increase of less than $3 a month for each $100,000 property value.
Smith acknowledges that everyone has seen property taxes jump, but the total amount of funding for school districts stays the same.
"The only way that school districts can invest more in their district is to ask their voters," said Smith.
The mill will pay for operational needs like additional teachers and security, while the bond will pay for expanding and renovating campuses. Scott added, if the measures don't pass, the community will see the impacts.
"We should expect class sizes to increase. We should expect elective offerings to be reduced, and we should probably plan on more fees for our parents," said Smith.
Smith added that the costs for school districts have changed dramatically since previous years. Many other Colorado school districts are also asking their voters for additional revenue.
"Think about the demands that are put on schools like universal free meals, free preschool, full-day kindergarten and more. Our costs have changed, and what we're expected to deliver every day is vastly different," said Smith.
Many parents who took a tour of the Innovation Campus on Thursday are supportive of the measure.
"I think anything that is going to help education especially this type of concept. I'm a huge fan," said Craig Goettsche, a father to a CCSD freshman.
"Any time we can brighten the future of our children, I think that's a positive," said Darren Palladino, a father to a CCSD 7th grader.
There is no organized opposition to the two measures, and no "con" statements were submitted for the blue book for the elections.
Ballots get mailed out a week from Friday.
According to the district's website, new construction and renovations as part of the bond package include:
For more information about the Cherry Creek School mill and bond measures, click here. https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/MillandBond
For more information about the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, click here. https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/5666
For an interactive may for taxpayers to see their investments made at Cherry Creek Schools dating back to 2012, click here. https://cherrycreekschooldistrict.info/
Ashley Portillo is a reporter for CBS News Colorado. Read her latest reports or check out her bio and send her an email.
By: Jayson LuberPosted and last updated Beeman from Aurora writes, “What's driving you crazy? The huge bump on the west bound lane of the Cherry Creek Dam Road. This is where the concrete portion meets the asphalt. This is really bad in a car but even worse on a motorcycle. Please get a hold of either Arapahoe County, CDOT or the city of Aurora to get this smoothed out.”...
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Beeman from Aurora writes, “What's driving you crazy? The huge bump on the west bound lane of the Cherry Creek Dam Road. This is where the concrete portion meets the asphalt. This is really bad in a car but even worse on a motorcycle. Please get a hold of either Arapahoe County, CDOT or the city of Aurora to get this smoothed out.”
I went out there to take a look at the bump for myself and, like you said, it is significant. When I drove over it, the car rattled and jumped slightly. I never saw a motorcyclist ride over it, but I can imagine how dangerous and unnerving it would be. Traffic engineers told me, bumps like this easily develop where a more rigid concrete meets a more pliable asphalt, especially when the surrounding temperature changes frequently like here in Colorado and around the dam. The good news is that bump, which has been there for several years, will be leveled out over the next few weeks. The bad news? There's the potential for the bump to return over time will be there too.
Technically named the Crest Road at Cherry Creek Dam, but more commonly called the Cherry Creek Dam Road, is maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District but Arapahoe County helps facilitate closures including the one that started Monday, Sept. 30. That was the first day the Cherry Creek Dam Road will be closed for 12 hours each weekday for a total of three weeks to complete roadway repairs and repave the road surface.
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One of the repairs will be to remove that bump between the concrete surface on the east side of the dam. When I went out again, I saw Arapahoe County crews working the rotomiller that was grinding up the old roadway, including the dreaded bump. After they remove the top layer of the pavement, they will fill and repair any holes or roadway defects and then lay down a new asphalt surface. Once that is in place, the new road will be restriped.
The daytime closure runs Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 18. During the work hours, commuters can use Interstate 225 or South Parker Road as alternate routes, as well as a combination of Yosemite and Hampden. The Road will be open to traffic overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the weekdays and open on the weekends.
Denver7 Traffic Expert Jayson Luber says he has been covering Denver-metro traffic since Ben-Hur was driving a chariot. (We believe the actual number is over 25 years.) He's obsessed with letting viewers know what's happening on their drive and the best way to avoid the problems that spring up. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or listen to his award winning Driving You Crazy podcast on any podcast app including iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Podbean, or YouTube.
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Residents at Gables Vista Apartments in Denver's Cherry Creek district are nearing their fourth day without running water, with no end in sight. Many are also dealing with flooded apartments after a pipe repair failed twice.Now, some residents are frustrated by what they say is poor communication on behalf of apartment management."I haven't had water since Thursday morning, about 7 or 8 a.m.," said Johnathan Margheret, a two-year Gables Vista resident. "Feels like camping, right? So we haven't showered, haven't u...
Residents at Gables Vista Apartments in Denver's Cherry Creek district are nearing their fourth day without running water, with no end in sight. Many are also dealing with flooded apartments after a pipe repair failed twice.
Now, some residents are frustrated by what they say is poor communication on behalf of apartment management.
"I haven't had water since Thursday morning, about 7 or 8 a.m.," said Johnathan Margheret, a two-year Gables Vista resident. "Feels like camping, right? So we haven't showered, haven't used the bathroom in my apartment since then because we can't flush the toilet."
Gables Vista residents were told by management that the apartment's water would be shut off on Thursday for pipe repairs. Repairs took longer than expected, and management said water would be back on by Friday morning.
"Living off of bottled water, washing your hands with bottled water, trying to brush my teeth with it," Margheret said.
Instead, the pipes burst overnight, causing flooding on the fourth floor.
"I stepped onto the fourth floor and just kinda looked down, and it's basically just water coming down out of the ceiling," said Jack Stern, a four-year Gables Vista resident. "The water's pooling everywhere, and there's water damage, and the hallway's filled with water."
As apartment management scrambled to mitigate the flooding, they assured residents water would come back Friday night.
"By 6 a.m., when I took the dogs out, there were, you know, six or seven different water damage trucks," Stern said. "There's just people everywhere carrying fans."
But Saturday morning, management emailed to say the pipe repair had failed yet again, and they didn't know when water would be restored.
"It's disruptive. We can't really stay in one place. We have a dog. We're bouncing around between showers and stuff. It's just not fun," Stern said.
The email offered reimbursement for the purchase of water and hotels up to $225 a night, but management couldn't say if that reimbursement would be in the form of a gift card or rent credit.
"It seems more so like, 'Go and figure it out, and we might compensate you after,'" Margheret said.
"We booked a couple days just because I kinda had a feeling on Friday that this was not going to be going in the right direction," Stern said.
The apartment was only built in 2020, but residents say they've been plagued by frequent gas leaks and pipes bursting.
"The pool flooded into my apartment and surrounding apartments. It took about a month to fully resolve the situation, and there is still some water damage," said Margheret. "It seems like there is a bit of a water problem with this building, and it seems like management or at least the repairs have been a little bit slow to follow."
After a drive-by shooting damaged the lobby and a few apartments in June, some residents were frustrated with the apartment's response.
"They didn't really do anything to make me feel safe at home," Margheret said.
Today, many are left thirsty and frustrated with management.
"I like the team here. We've lived here for four years. We love it here. I know everyone's doing their best, but it's stressful. It felt like there was just not the most crystal-clear communication," Stern said.
"The way management has communicated has really been lackluster," Margheret said. "The lack of assurances has left a lot of the residents unsure as to whether they can come back to a home."
Apartment management told CBS Colorado on Saturday that they have no comment at this time.
In an email, management told residents they were hiring a new plumber. CBS Colorado reached out to the initial plumbing company, Endurance Plumbing, but they declined to comment.
Olivia Young is a reporter at CBS News Colorado. Read her latest reports or check out her bio and send her an email.
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