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 Historic Mapleton White Church 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 Mapleton, UT 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 Mapleton City 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 Mi Lindo Guadalajara or visit Mapleton Heritage 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 Mapleton, UT, 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 Mapleton, UT 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 Mapleton, UT 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.
MAPLETON — Another fire sparked in Utah County Monday evening, prompting home evacuations near Mapleton — and pleas from fire officials to stop reckless behavior.“Two major fires in two days caused by target shooting,” Utah fire officials said on Twitter. “This is not the time to carelessly shoot into the wildlands folks. This has to stop.”The fire northeast of Mapleton, named the Ether Hollow Fire, had grown to 1,000 acres by Monday night. About 211 homes were evacuated, with 500 considered ...
MAPLETON — Another fire sparked in Utah County Monday evening, prompting home evacuations near Mapleton — and pleas from fire officials to stop reckless behavior.
“Two major fires in two days caused by target shooting,” Utah fire officials said on Twitter. “This is not the time to carelessly shoot into the wildlands folks. This has to stop.”
The fire northeast of Mapleton, named the Ether Hollow Fire, had grown to 1,000 acres by Monday night. About 211 homes were evacuated, with 500 considered threatened. Residents were offered emergency shelter at Mapleton City Hall, 125 W. 400 North and at a second shelter set up at 495 S. Canyon Road in Springville, according to Kait Webb, spokeswoman for the Ether Hollow Fire.
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Fire officials reported both upper and lower sections of the Grind Stone community up Hobble Creek Canyon had been evacuated. Maple Canyon and Whiting Campground were also evacuated, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. Webb said about 15 homes on the north east side of Mapleton, located at the base of the mountain range, had also been evacuated.
“Unbelievable how fast wildfire can spread,” the Utah County fire marshal tweeted. “A big shoutout to all the wildland firefighters out working on our behalf tonight!”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency late Monday authorized the use of federal funds to help fight the Ether Hollow Fire.
At the time of the request for federal aid, the fire was threatening 500 homes in the Hobble Creek community, according to a FEMA news release. The fire was also threatening a community center, communication towers, phone lines, a watershed, and irrigation and flood control resources in the area. Federal funds will pay 75% of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant. The grants don’t provide assistance to individual home or business owners.
Roughly 80 firefighting personnel had been assigned to fight the fire Monday night. Due to high winds that began blowing that evening, aerial firefighting resources were limited, but some helicopters had been sent to help fight the fire, Webb said.
“The weather conditions are going to be a challenge for firefighters,” she said, adding that winds were expected to persist throughout the night.
The Ether Hollow Fire is the second large-scale wildfire that erupted in Utah County this week — and the second fire officials suspect was started by target shooting.
The William Fire started Sunday near Santaquin and grew to about 2,000 acres by Monday evening and was 5% contained, according to fire officials.
Webb urged Utahns to be cautious in the “incredibly dry” conditions.
“Especially today, you’ve had red flag warnings, and that’s been pretty consistent this year,” Webb said. “So we’re really asking the public to heed those types of weather precautions and really think about fire safety.”
The blaze began one mile southeast of Santaquin and spread south due to strong winds and low humidity. Engines from Santaquin, Payson, Genola and Rocky Ridge initially responded, along with Utah County fire crews and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Land resources.
About 120 personnel were fighting the blaze Monday along with four helicopters, 13 engines, two water tenders, two bulldozers and a hotshot crew. Most of the fire growth Monday occurred in the south and southwest, fire officials said.
“We had one cabin within the area that there was some concern, so they kept resources including a county dozer to secure the line around that cabin,” said Jennifer Hansen, a public information officer for the Northern Utah Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team.
The cabin was unoccupied, and the line has held, she said.
Contributing: Daedan Olander
MAPLETON, Utah (KUTV) — Students at a Mapleton school walked out of class Friday after the Nebo School District said it's investigating reports of sexual harassment.A student and parent in the community said several of the interactions go back to one male student at the school.“She isn’t the first victim and she won’t be the last until this kid gets help, because he does need help,” said Lindsey Jones, mother of an 8th grader at Mapleton Junior High.Jones’ daughter, Cassidy, said a boy...
MAPLETON, Utah (KUTV) — Students at a Mapleton school walked out of class Friday after the Nebo School District said it's investigating reports of sexual harassment.
A student and parent in the community said several of the interactions go back to one male student at the school.
“She isn’t the first victim and she won’t be the last until this kid gets help, because he does need help,” said Lindsey Jones, mother of an 8th grader at Mapleton Junior High.
Jones’ daughter, Cassidy, said a boy kissed her without permission the first week of school and has since grabbed her inappropriately.
“We take every single complaint seriously, whether it’s written, verbal, every complaint,” said Lana Hiskey, a spokesperson for the district. “This administration at this junior high has done that.”
Jones said she thinks the inappropriate grabbing could have been avoided entirely. She said Cassidy has spoken up to the school before about what happened.
“She’s reported several things to the office, and one of the administrators in particular hasn’t been taking it very seriously,” Jones said.
Hiskey, however, said “...this was dealt with actually quite swiftly.”
“The hard part is, we can’t talk about what action is taken because of the law, and that’s the hard part,” Hiskey said. “We can’t even tell the alleged victim or even their parents.”
Cassidy said two of her classmates share similar experiences with the same male student.
“We reported it, and multiple people did,” Cassidy said. “They had multiple witnesses and everything, and the school didn’t do anything about it, so we wanted to get something done.”
Hiskey said the administration has been investigating before the district became involved. She added that it’s important both students and parents feel safe.
“Anytime you’re doing an investigation, it takes time, because you want to be thorough so it’s really important that we do a good job with that," Hiskey said. "That has happened here, and we’re really sorry that they haven’t realized that."
Jones said she wasn’t aware of the incident until after the fact and added that it took several conversations with school leaders before the case went to the district.
"The admin said, ‘Really? Again? Are you sure?’ and that was so not appropriate,” Jones said. “When I told him that, he said, ‘If you don’t like it, you can send your kid to another school.’ And that needs to change. You don’t punish the victims.”
District leaders said they are addressing the situation and that counselors are available to talk to students when they need.
MAPLETON, Utah — Mrs. Heidi Broderick from Maple Grove Middle School was named “Most Valuable Educator” ahead of the Utah Jazz’s Thursday night win over the New Orleans Pelicans.The Jazz Bear made an appearance at Maple Grove to celebrate Mrs. Broderick, giving her a custom jersey and handing out plenty of high fives.Mrs. Broderick said she was humbled by the award. Nebo Teacher Honored as Most Valuable Educator by the Jazz ...
MAPLETON, Utah — Mrs. Heidi Broderick from Maple Grove Middle School was named “Most Valuable Educator” ahead of the Utah Jazz’s Thursday night win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Jazz Bear made an appearance at Maple Grove to celebrate Mrs. Broderick, giving her a custom jersey and handing out plenty of high fives.
Mrs. Broderick said she was humbled by the award.
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— Nebo School District (@NeboDistrict) December 16, 2022
“I am ecstatic and I am honored to know that I have been able to have this type of impact on my students,” she said. As an educator, we strive to make small differences in young lives that will hopefully carry with them forever. I can’t begin to express my gratitude. There are so many amazing and wonderful teachers in Utah. I am truly humbled. Wow! Thank you so much!”
Mrs. Broderick was also very grateful for Instucture, which is teaming up with the Jazz to make all this happen.
Employees there say it is so fun to see how excited students get for their teachers.
The Utah Jazz, Instructure and KSL TV are teaming up to honor the state’s most valuable educators throughout the 2022-23 season.
Utah Jazz to honor local educators throughout season
The Utah Jazz, Instructure and KSL TV are teaming up to honor the state’s most valuable educators during the 2022-23 season.
Members of the public can nominate anyone in the local community, including students, parents, peer educators, principals, administrators and college deans. Nominators will be asked to answer, “How does this educator inspire students, spark curiosity and support student growth and achievement?”
Each winner will receive a $1,000 classroom grant from Instructure, parent company of Canvas, and a personalized jersey.
They will also get to attend an awards dinner with the Jazz and Instructure at the end of the season. Instructure will also be providing 300 tickets for Utah educators to attend the Jazz game on March 18.
Mapleton city officials issued a boil order after E. coli was found during routine testing of the water system. (Photo: Michael Locklear, KUTV)MAPLETON, Utah (KUTV) — UPDATE (Sun. June 20, noon) — The boil order for Mapleton has been lifted and the drinking water system has returned to normal service.State officials have been investigating whether the drought may have played a role in a drinking water scare in which bacteria contaminated a spring in Utah County.The city of Mapleton f...
Mapleton city officials issued a boil order after E. coli was found during routine testing of the water system. (Photo: Michael Locklear, KUTV)
MAPLETON, Utah (KUTV) — UPDATE (Sun. June 20, noon) — The boil order for Mapleton has been lifted and the drinking water system has returned to normal service.
State officials have been investigating whether the drought may have played a role in a drinking water scare in which bacteria contaminated a spring in Utah County.
The city of Mapleton found E. coli during routine testing and then issued a boil order on Thursday to residents. (The water tested positive prior to chlorination.)
The problem was discovered up Maple Canyon, where a spring provides about 5% of the city’s drinking water. Steven Lord, the city’s public works director, said hot, dry weather can cause problems in springs.
“When the flows are lower, especially when the temperature heats up, that’s kind of a nice opportunity for bacteria to grow,” Lord said. “We tend to see a little more bacteria potential and then especially during drought times.”
State water quality officials are investigating the cause.
“Although we have not determined a contamination path for the Mapleton (City) spring, reduced flows are being investigated as a contributing factor,” the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Quality said in a statement.
As for the risk to springs during droughts, Lord said: “The risk could be a little bit higher, but again, the protocols we go through are designed to eliminate that risk as much as possible.”
Tests are being conducted now to ensure the water is safe. The soonest the boil order could be lifted is late Saturday or early Sunday, Lord said.
Here’s the full statement from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality:
We are currently in the process of investigating the presence of Total Coliform and E. coli bacteria in Mapleton (City) spring sources and have not yet determined a contamination pathway.
Water quality concerns can occur when there are changes in flows to springs, including in the springtime when there is runoff and higher flows, and in the summer when we experience drought and lower flows. Although we have not determined a contamination path for the Mapleton (City) spring, reduced flows are being investigated as a contributing factor.
We are appreciative of the responsiveness of Mapleton (City) to protect public health by quickly shutting off spring water sources and notifying residents of the boil order. We will continue our work with (City) officials to monitor and assess water quality to ensure that water system users have safe, reliable drinking water.
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MAPLETON, Utah — A mountain lion was captured in the Mapleton area after residents were previously warned about using caution due to the animal's presence.
On Monday, officials said the mountain lion was seen in the northeast area of the city and that anyone who saw the animal should keep their distance. The city shared an image of the mountain lion and a paw print in the snow on social media.
Door cam video below shows mountain lion prowling around Mapleton home (Dan Sutherland):
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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources was called out to track the lion and found her Tuesday afternoon hiding in brush near 1700 North and 1200 East.
Officers were able to tranquilize the female lion, estimated to be about 3 years old, and will move her to another area of the state.
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