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 Hoyt-Barnum House 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 Stamford, CT 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 Scalzi 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 The Capital Grille or visit South End Historic District, 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 Stamford, CT, 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 Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT 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.
A new event coming to Stamford this summer could be a "proof of concept" for what the area could become, according to organizers.GREENWICH, CT — A pop-up event is coming to Stamford's Cummings Beach this summer in what organizers say is an attempt to activate an underutilized area.The Stamford Parks and Recreation Commission late last month approved a two-day pop-up event from Stamford-based event producer Parachute Concerts that will take place from Aug. 2-3 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.Titled "Fun in th...
GREENWICH, CT — A pop-up event is coming to Stamford's Cummings Beach this summer in what organizers say is an attempt to activate an underutilized area.
The Stamford Parks and Recreation Commission late last month approved a two-day pop-up event from Stamford-based event producer Parachute Concerts that will take place from Aug. 2-3 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Titled "Fun in the Sun Summer Pop-Up at Cummings Beach," a 25,000 square-foot area toward the far end of the beach near the pier will be transformed into a tiki-style bar with curated food trucks, resort-style beach chairs and umbrellas, and a picnic area to go along with lawn games and kids activities.
"The purpose of the event is to activate and reimagine an underutilized public beach space as a vibrant, family-friendly destination, setting the stage for a longer term waterfront pop-up opportunity," said Ilario Altamura, co-founder of Parachute Concerts.
Per city laws, the tiki bar will only serve beer. During the public hearing portion of the June 25 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, residents voiced several concerns about the event, mostly related to loud music and parking issues.
Steel drums, which are classified under acoustic music and allowed at city parks, will be played. Commissioners granted approval for the event with a condition that if there are any reasonable complaints from residents about the music on day one, it would not be allowed on day two.
"Steel drums can reach 90 to 120 decibels without amplification. This is comparable to a rock concert," said Toni DeCarlo from the Soundview Manor Property Owners Association, a group composed of 52 homeowners adjacent to Cummings Park.
DeCarlo, who also spoke out against a past proposal to bring a music festival to the park, said she was concerned attendance at the pop-up event would exceed the projected 500 participants.
"Remember Woodstock? Promoters expected 50,000, when they were overrun by 500,000. There isn't enough parking at Cummings for such an event," DeCarlo added, noting the association routinely spends money to secure permits to close down streets and hire security guards to make sure no one parks in the neighborhood during the Fourth of July concerts.
Another resident, Maureen Boylan, said her neighborhood gets "a direct hit" from people who play music from loud speakers at Cummings Beach.
"Our parks are not meant to have concerts in them," she said.
Altamura said the event is strictly for Stamford residents and beachgoers.
"We're not looking to do any paid advertising at all, and we don't anticipate increased traffic or parking demand," he said. "This is not a cash grab. We're anticipating operating this event at a loss. This is simply to showcase what can be done with this unused area of Cummings."
Altamura said he grew up less than a mile from Cummings Beach.
"Unfortunately, I don't bring my family to the beach too often. That's because there's just not enough activities to do. We're not looking to create this pop-up to bring a crowd outside," he said. "This is directly serving families who are already at the beach. It's not a festival, it's a small daytime, family-friendly activation with clear boundaries and run in a professional way. I think it's important to recognize that, at least for our beaches, if programming is done right, I think it can actually improve our parks and beaches and not put them at risk."
Altamura mentioned incidents of illegal drinking at the beach and loud music, and that a professionally-run event would actually improve the park.
"I think with the private sector having an investment in the beach, we obviously would want to protect our investment and help clean up the beaches and help make it a safe environment," he said.
As part of the event, Parachute Concerts will donate $2,000 to the Stamford Parks Community Partnership.
"We're excited to partner with the city of Stamford to bring 'Fun in the Sun' to life to showcase the untapped potential of Cummings Beach," Altamura said. "Let's work together to turn this underutilized space into a place Stamford can be proud of -- not just for a weekend, but for years to come."
STAMFORD — The first ever "Summer in the Park" will take place at Mill River Park this month, promising a series of concerts, food and drink festivals and cultural celebrations.Here's what you nee...
STAMFORD — The first ever "Summer in the Park" will take place at Mill River Park this month, promising a series of concerts, food and drink festivals and cultural celebrations.
Here's what you need to know to attend.
The inaugural series is a combination of concerts, the popular Hey Stamford! Food Festival and the Colombian Independence Day Festival, among other offerings. All of the events will take place in Mill River Park in downtown Stamford.
The bulk of the planned events are scheduled for Thursday through Sunday for the next three weeks with a start time of 5 p.m. and an end time of 10 p.m.
Organizers recently released a full schedule of events, which begin on Thursday with a concert by iconic rapper Busta Rhymes and fellow rapper Fabolous. The following day, the Bon Jovi tribute band "Raise Your Hands" will perform on Friday for the first of three "Summer Fun Fridays," which are touted by organizers as "Connecticut’s premier outdoor happy hour" with live tribute bands, themed bars, and a rotating lineup of food vendors.
Then on Saturday, pop duo Aly & AJ will take the stage. Rounding out the weekend, The Midtown Men will perform a free show singing songs from the 1960s on Sunday. The group includes original actors from the Broadway hit "Jersey Boys," according to organizers. The Midtown Men show, presented by The Karp Family and The Palace Theatre, is replacing a previously announced event titled "Jazz in the Park" that was canceled.
The second week will feature a Thursday night performances by Soulja Boy and Bow Wow, with an opening set by Stamford native Mike Squires, who recently garnered attention for leading the effort to power wash the exterior of the Macy's building in downtown.
Jammy Buffet, a Jimmy Buffett cover band, will perform the following night.
Then, on July 19, the Colombian Independence Day Festival will take over Mill River Park with Colombian food offerings, dance troupe performances and a concert featuring musicians Fariana and Jesse Uribe.
The final week will include a concert by R&B musician Mariah the Scientist on July 24 and a show by the Zac Brown Tribute Band on July 25.
Other events during the series include the "Fairfield County Dance Festival" on July 15; the JCC summer performance at 12 p.m. on July 20; and a Connecticut Ballet performance on July 22.
The Hey Stamford! Food Festival will return for its eight year and will close out the 17-day "Summer in the Park" string of events on July 26-27.
It will feature dozens of food vendors, live music, themes cocktail cars and interactive culinary experiences for visitors of all ages.
Tickets for either day are $15 before fees.
"Summer in the Park" will also include a "Wednesday Night Beer Garden" with a live DJ on July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6.
Prices vary depending on the event. The "Summer Fun Fridays," for example, cost $10 before fees to attend.
The only available tickets for the Busta Rhymes show are $50 before fees for a general admission entry and $125 before fees for a VIP ticket that includes access to a private viewing section, among other benefits. Tickets for Aly & AJ cost $30 before fees.
"Summer in the Park" is a collaboration between Parachute Concerts, the Mill River Park Collaborative, Hey Stamford!, The Karp Family and Stamford Downtown.
Correction: This story has been updated based on corrected information from the organizer to reflect The Midtown Men show is replacing a previously announced event titled "Jazz in the Park."
STAMFORD — A local real estate investor has snapped up the former Market Street headquarters of travel website Kayak for $2.3 million, with the hope of finding a singular office tenant to inhabit the unique space.Kayak, a subsidiary of Booking Holdings which has its headquarters on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, plans to keep its main offices in Stamford. They n...
STAMFORD — A local real estate investor has snapped up the former Market Street headquarters of travel website Kayak for $2.3 million, with the hope of finding a singular office tenant to inhabit the unique space.
Kayak, a subsidiary of Booking Holdings which has its headquarters on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, plans to keep its main offices in Stamford. They now list an office address at 1266 E. Main St. in Stamford, with that building coming under new ownership in January in a $6.5 million sale.
Booking Holdings announced plans last year to cut jobs and office space, but has since added 200 employees in the first three months of 2025 to push its global head count to 24,500 workers. A Booking Holdings representative could not be reached for details behind the decision to relocate from 7 Market St.
Partners of Silver Heights Development and Fletcher Development spent $2.3 million for the former Kayak headquarters, which has a lineage in Stamford's South End dating back to the historic Yale & Towne lock factory complex in Stamford's South End.
Kayak invested millions of dollars — some of it with funding from the state of Connecticut — to fit out the Market Street building as a dotcom headquarters under a design by Norwalk-based Beinfield Architecture. In 2017, the Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects included the building in its annual awards for building design, with judges lauding a "work-in-progress" feel that reflects the vibes of a startup.
"This is a dramatic building," said Nick Fletcher, co-owner of Fletcher Development, as he gazed up Friday at the vaulted ceiling high above rows of desks. "Kayak didn't spare much expense in terms of making this authentically theirs."
That included the building's signature element: a catwalk suspended above the main bay that leads to a mezzanine-level conference room shaped like the cross-section of a passenger plane. About the only other vestiges remaining from Kayak's tenure are whimsical travel illustrations painted directly on walls, and a basement level kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerators and plenty of adjacent elbow room for ping pong and other diversions Kayak had for employees.
At full capacity, Fletcher estimated the building can accommodate about 100 workers. He acknowledged the building is probably best suited for a single office tenant, which may have deterred other commercial real estate investors who had doubts about their ability to land a single tenant needing 20,000 square feet of space.
Downtown Stamford saw nearly 75,000 square feet of leasing activity in the first quarter of 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut. Fletcher said leasing has been strong for boutique office buildings in Darien owned by Silver Heights Development and Fletcher Development, and he expects Stamford to hold its own or improve as more companies bring employees back to the office from remote working scenarios.
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