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 Torre Civica - Ghirlandina 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 Modena, 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 Park Sandro Pertini 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 Osteria Francescana or visit Palazzo Ducale di Modena, 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 Modena, 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 Modena, 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 Modena, 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.
I have a good friend who’s a very knowledgeable wine expert and talented ex-chef and restaurateur. So when he talks about food and wine, I listen. That’s because he is very discriminating about both. So when he told Faith and me about a new Italian restaurant – raved about it, actually – I was thrilled. That’s because there are only a handful of Italian restaurants in Utah that I think offer guests truly authentic Italian regional cuisines. They include Veneto, Osteria Amore, Caffe Molise, Cucina Toscan...
I have a good friend who’s a very knowledgeable wine expert and talented ex-chef and restaurateur. So when he talks about food and wine, I listen. That’s because he is very discriminating about both. So when he told Faith and me about a new Italian restaurant – raved about it, actually – I was thrilled. That’s because there are only a handful of Italian restaurants in Utah that I think offer guests truly authentic Italian regional cuisines. They include Veneto, Osteria Amore, Caffe Molise, Cucina Toscana, The Gateway’s Italian Graffiti, Grappa, Le Nonne in Logan, and sadly, the recently closed Celeste.
Matteo Sogne
Well, add to that relatively short list Matteo Ristorante Italiano – a terrific new restaurant that, although it’s been open only a very short time – seems to be hitting on all cylinders right out of the gate. It’s named for owner Matteo Sogne and his namesake restaurant is truly a family affair, with both his mother and father cooking in the kitchen.
Indeed, the walls in this beautiful new restaurant are peppered with black and white framed photos of Matteo’s family, including grandparents, great-grandparents and children from multiple generations. I love feeling that I’m surrounded by still shots from a Fellini film when seated at Matteo.
The Matteo space underwent quite a transformation from the bright green Pulp juice bar – which was completely gutted – to a very classy, inviting space with a small bar, some larger booths and tables, and a number of two-tops lined up against the back wall of the eatery. It’s not a quiet place to dine – hard surfaces and a bustling crowd result in a pretty high noise level – but it’s a terrific new restaurant to add to a lot of other great ones on Harvey Milk Boulevard.
Bread Service
One of the goals at Matteo, according to “Our Story” printed on the menu, is to “pay homage to our Italian heritage by bringing the authentic flavors of Modena, Italy to your plate. Our menu is inspired by the recipes and techniques passed down through generations of Matteo’s family and perfect by Chef Damiano Carlotto.” At Matteo, that begins with optional ($3 per person) bread service – breads baked in-house and served with imported olives and, on the evening we were there, garlicky truffle butter. Tagliatelle Bolognese ($22) is another classic Modenese dish, usually served as a first (primi) course. At Matteo the homemade tagliatelle is bathed in Matteo’s grandmother’s Bolognese meat sauce.
Nestled in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena, Italy, offers a cornucopia of gastronomic treasures and is particularly known for balsamic vinegar (the “liquid gold” of Modena), Parmigiano-Reggiano (the “king of cheeses”), tortellini, Lambrusco wine, and slow-cooked pork sausage called cotechino. Modena also is home base for one of the world’s great chefs – Massimo Bottura – the site of his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Osteria Francescana. Many of the pastas and risottos at Matteo are love letters to Modena, such as the Risotto Modena ($32), made with acquerello rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and aceto balsamico del nonno (grandpa’s balsamic vinegar).
Crudo
But in addition to traditional Modenese dishes and ingredients, you’ll find more contemporary fare at Matteo, such as Burrata ($16) with grilled zucchini, focaccia, and confit of tomatoes, or Crudo ($19) made with fresh, raw hamachi drizzled simply in citrus vinegar and topped with microgreens. We could have eaten three or four plates of crudo, it was so scrumptious and the hamachi was melt-in-the-mouth tender.
Cannolo alla Carbonara
One thing I like about Matteo is that no two dishes seem to come on the same plates. Each dish appears to be uniquely plated, like the Cannolo alla Carbonara ($16) which comes on what I think was a slate tile. I admit I was intrigued by this dish and, on paper, it sounded like a great idea. It’s essentially a savory cannoli piped with creamy egg yolk and crispy guanciale pieces – carbonara sauce, essentially – served on a bed of arugula with a generous amount of grated imported Pecorino cheese. Unfortunately, I felt like this dish – although very creative – missed the mark a bit insofar as I had expected it to be a warm or hot dish, but it’s actually served cool to cold – somewhat of a surprise at first bite – and the cold egg yolk just didn’t rock my boat. But I also understand that the egg would probably curdle or scramble if heated. At any rate, I think it would be helpful if servers at Matteo – who are impeccable, by the way – forewarned guests that the Cannolo alla Carbonara is served on the cold side. Speaking of servers, I also like that they sport casual but classy uniforms with black trousers, white shirts, and leather-strapped aprons. Call me old fashioned, but I’m tired of eating in restaurants where servers wear beanies and flip-flops.
Other starters and antipasti include Polpette (meatballs in pomodoro); Frisella – toasted whole wheat bread with roasted tomatoes, shallots, olives, basil, and chevre; beef Carpaccio with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, truffle aioli, and walnuts; an Italian Antipasto plate of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments; and Whipped Brie with walnuts, raisins, focaccia, and crostini. For folks looking for splurge, Matteo offers caviar service ranging from $60 to $320.
Calamarata allo Scoglio
Being an Italian eatery, there are a number of tempting pasta dishes on the menu, including Lasagna al Ragu ($23), Ravioli ai Funghi ($28), Gnocchi with butternut squash cream ($26), Fusilli al Pesto ($22), Chitarra e Aragosta ($36), and others. I especially loved the briney fresh-from-the-sea flavors of Calamarata allo Scoglio ($30). This was homemade pasta rings (made by Matteo’s mom) in the shape of calamari (hence “calamarata”) with clams, mussels, shrimp, tomatoes and garlic in a lovely, light white wine sauce. Incidentally, pasta portions are not dainty at Matteo; diners get a good bang for their pasta buck and I had plenty of my calamarata to take home and heat up for lunch.
Merluzzo
A truly stunning “Secondi” dish from the Matteo menu was my wife’s entree of Merluzzo ($36). This was tender, perfectly cooked chunks of boneless black cod in a white wine foam with green beans and microgreens. Secondi in Italy usually refers to “main” type dishes of meats and seafood that follow antipasti and pasta courses. At Matteo secondi includes filet mignon with cacio e pepe raviolo ($54); pan-seared chicken breast with picatta-style butter-lemon-caper sauce ($26); veal with mushrooms and white wine sauce with roasted vegetables ($34); Faroe Island salmon with olive-tomato cream sauce and roasted potatoes ($32); and others.
Before moving on to dessert, I should mention the wine list at Matteo. Simply put, it’s one of the best in the state. I counted an incredible 42 wines by the glass, alone. And, the by-the-bottle selection is eye-popping. A couple seated next to us had come to Matteo Ristorante because they are wine lovers and had heard about their excellent wine list, but said that they were bowled over by the food, as well. With just a few exceptions such as French Sauternes and Champagne, the wines are all-Italian and range in price from $45 for a bottle of La Lecciaia Ovieto Bianco from Umbria, to $780 for Antinori Cabernet-Sangiovese “Solaia” from Tuscany, with plenty of offerings in the $50 to $70 range. Many if not most of the wines are special orders that you won’t find at your local UDABS store.
Semifreddo
Matteo was kind enough to send some desserts out for us to try and my favorite was the stunning Semifreddo with fresh strawberries, chocolate drizzle, mint and imported Italian pistachios. It was every bit as delicious as it looks.
Chocolate Brownie Tiramisu
I believe that Matteo said that his Tiramisu was inspired by Chef Massimo Bottura. Having no affection for soggy ladyfingers, Matteo prefers a sort of deconstructed, layered Brownie Tiramisu in a glass with coffee, mascarpone and chocolate brownie bits. I’m totally on board in the fight against limp ladyfingers.
Red Velvet Cake
Matteo Sogne is a fan of the elusive artist Banksy, so he cleverly created special plates based on Banksy’s “Girl with a Balloon” to serve his individually-portioned, heart-shaped red velvet cake.
In the past year or so, we’ve seen a boatload of multi-million dollar hotel restaurants take flight, and the more the merrier. But it’s also really nice to find a place like Matteo Ristorante Italiano, an independent, family-run, one-of-a-kind restaurant with outstanding service, excellent Italian fare, great ambiance, and a winning wine list. To paraphrase Arnold Schwarzenegger, “We’ll be back.”
Photos by Ted Scheffler
Culinary quote of the week:“It’s in the nature of Italians to live life with a positive tone and to celebrate the invitations that come along in life. Italian food is so conducive to all of that.” – Lidia Bastianich
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Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.
ST. GEORGE — The White House has approved disaster financial aid to Iron County for damage sustained to county roads in the Hamlin Valley and Modena areas from snow runoff in May.On Saturday, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for five counties in Utah, including Iron, from runoff produced by melting snowpack and storms in May. The order authorizes federal financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to local, state and tribal governments to repair local infrastructure as well as ...
ST. GEORGE — The White House has approved disaster financial aid to Iron County for damage sustained to county roads in the Hamlin Valley and Modena areas from snow runoff in May.
On Saturday, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for five counties in Utah, including Iron, from runoff produced by melting snowpack and storms in May. The order authorizes federal financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to local, state and tribal governments to repair local infrastructure as well as public buildings and facilities.
Contrary to other media reports, the order did not give individuals, residences and businesses in Iron County the ability to apply for federal disaster aid.
Wade Mathews, spokesperson for the Utah Division of Emergency Management, said the confusion stems from the classification as “public aid,” which goes to government agencies, not individuals.
“When you hear public assistance, that’s what you think of , but this doesn’t include individual assistance,” Mathews said.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the government of Iron County can be reimbursed for up to 75% of the costs to repair infrastructures damaged by runoff flooding from between last May 1 to May 27.
George Colson, emergency manager for Iron County, said washed-out roads and damaged culverts in western Iron County from May incidents have already been repaired — but it was costly.
“We spent several hundred thousand in machine time, personnel time and materials that was not budgeted for,” Colson said. “This would really help.”
Colson noted much of the damage was from snowpack melt and in Iron County, at least, the disaster aid won’t be for any flood damage.
Because the declaration only applies to May, federal, state and local officials said the flood damage in August in Cedar City that damaged the Iron County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as well as Cedar City Hospital is not included in the federal aid package.
Gov. Spencer Cox declared several counties in Utah as disaster areas from snowpack runoff and flooding in May and sought federal disaster declarations and aid for 11 counties. Iron County was among five chosen by the White House.
Mathews said the 11 counties were determined by the state government after both assessments on the ground in three Northern Utah counties as well as written assessments from other counties. Kane County, which saw a torrent of flooding in May that killed two hikers in Buckskin Gultch, was among the 11 counties the state applied for but was not included in the federal declaration.
Washington County, with an extensive flooding and runoff event in March, was not included in the state’s 11-county submission.
Mathews said the White House decision is only the beginning of the process and “gets the ball rolling,” and the governor can still appeal to request additional counties be added.
Back in Iron County, Colson said the aid package was a welcome surprise.
“Generally, they don’t do these kind of disaster declarations but FEMA decided to allow for spring runoff reimbursement and counties were invited to apply,” Colson said. “I submitted for Iron County. We got our facts and figures from road crews.”
FEMA spokesperson Lynn Kimbrough told St. George News that the White House analyzed the 11 state assessments, but like Mathews said it is only the beginning of the process.
Ultimately, she said, Utah officials will work with FEMA to determine where the federal aid dollars will be spent and funds can only apply to damage caused in May, not from any other time of the year.
“The declaration itself is so the state will work with the Iron County emergency manager to identify damages that occurred in that timeframe and declare damage,” she said.
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The Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force was formed in 2018 to identify critical issues facing the state’s long-term water supply, to optimize agricultural water supply for future needs and to sustain Utah’s vital agriculture industry and heritage. The task force identified obstacles and constraints to optimization and recommended ways to improve the quantification of agricultural water use.In 2023, the Utah Legislature passed ...
The Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force was formed in 2018 to identify critical issues facing the state’s long-term water supply, to optimize agricultural water supply for future needs and to sustain Utah’s vital agriculture industry and heritage. The task force identified obstacles and constraints to optimization and recommended ways to improve the quantification of agricultural water use.
In 2023, the Utah Legislature passed SB 277, which appropriated $200 million for agricultural optimization and created a new committee housed within the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
This page archives the work completed by the task force over its lifespan from 2018-2023. This research helps the state evaluate ways to improve agricultural water use practices, create benefits for farmers, optimize water use and protect water quantity and quality for all uses in the system.
HB381 Agricultural Water Optimization Initial legislation forming the task force and providing funds for research. |
HB39 Agricultural Water Optimization Task Force AmendmentsLegislation amending the makeup of the task force and clarifying funding. |
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Water Optimization Funding ProgramA partner program created by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to implement agricultural water optimization projects with Legislative funding. |
Research Plan for Agricultural Water Optimization in Utah (February 2019) This memorandum takes a look at what water and agricultural management practices can maintain or increase agricultural production while minimizing impacts upon water supply, water quality and the environment. The report outlines a research framework at both the basin and on-farm scale in Utah. |
Research Needs(December 2022) The task force identified research needs directly linked to its three objectives and that encompass four focus areas. Immediate action to optimize the use and management of our finite water supplies is needed. |
Senior Housing News is pleased to announce the nominees of the annual Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards (http://www.shnawards.com).Communities across the country and globe submitted new construction and renovation projects this year, vying for top honors across 15 categories: 55+, Affordable Housing, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community/Life Plan Community, CCRC/LPC Lite, Dining Renovation, Hospice, Independent Living, Inte...
Senior Housing News is pleased to announce the nominees of the annual Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Awards (http://www.shnawards.com).
Communities across the country and globe submitted new construction and renovation projects this year, vying for top honors across 15 categories: 55+, Affordable Housing, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community/Life Plan Community, CCRC/LPC Lite, Dining Renovation, Hospice, Independent Living, International, Renovation / Repositioning (Building), Renovation / Repositioning (Campus), Skilled Nursing/Post-Acute Care, Small Footprint, Standalone Memory Care, and Wellness: Health & Fitness.
A panel of 16 industry experts will judge the projects, evaluating nominees based on design and aesthetic criteria. Not only will judges analyze design elements such as color, light, and landscape architecture, they will also consider community functionality by analyzing key features that are critical to property type, such as universal design techniques.
Winners will be announced on December 14, 2022.
Introducing the 2022 Nominees (in alphabetical order):
55+The Glen Retirement System – Shreveport, LA
Affordable HousingBiltmore Towers – Dayton, OHCasa de la Misión – San Francisco, CAFilipino Community Village – Seattle, WAGlasswater Creek of Whitestown – Whitestown, INMary D Stone Senior Apartments – Auburn, MANorthaven West – Seattle, WASaint Rita Place and The Cascia Center – Philadelphia, PASimpson Gardens II – Lansdowne, PAThe Machon – Swampscott, MA
Assisted LivingAegis Lake Union – Seattle, WAAmerican House Oak Park – Oak Park, ILAnthology of Farmington Hills – Farmington Hills, MIBelmont Village La Jolla – La Jolla, CABelmont Village Los Gatos – San Jose, CABenchmark at Hanover – Hanover, MACorso Atlanta – Atlanta, GAErickson Senior Living – Maris Grove – Glen Mills, PAHarborChase of South Portland – South Portland, MEHolbrook of Sugar Hill – Sugar Hill, GAKempton of Charleston – Charleston, SCLongleaf Bee Cave – Austin, TXMasonic Homes, The Pavilion at Acacia Creek – Union City, CASantianna – Carlsbad, CAThe Bristal at Bethpage – Bethpage, NYThe Bristal at York Avenue – New York, NYThe Cove at Marsh Landing – Jacksonville Beach, FLThe Landing – Alexandria, VAThe Preserve at Meridian – Meridian, MSThe Variel – Woodland Hills, CAThrive at Montvale – Montvale, NJTraditions of Lebanon – Lebanon, OH
CCRC/LPCFlagstone – Eden Prairie, MNHarbors Edge River Tower – Norfolk, VALakeside at Waterman Village – Wauwatosa, WIThe Farms at Bailey Station – Collierville, TN
CCRC/LPC LiteAnthology of Mayfield Heights – Mayfield Heights, OHBrightview Fair Oaks – Fairfax, VAFox Hill Village – Westwood, MAHeartis | Buckhead – Atlanta, GALegacy Village of St. George – St. George, UTModena Reserve Kensington – Kensington, MDOvation Sienna – Washington City, UTThe Gallery at North Port – North Port, FLTrulee Evanston – Evanston, ILWesley at Tehaleh – Bonney Lake, WA
Dining RenovationClermont Park Retirement Community – Denver, COO’Connor Woods – Stockton, CAWaterstone on High Ridge – Stamford, CTWestminster Canterbury, Richmond – Richmond, VA
HospicePartners In Care Hospice House – Bend, OR
Independent LivingAll Seasons Ann Arbor – Ann Arbor, MIAllegro Harrington Park – Harrington Park, NJClarendale Clayton – Clayton, MOCorso Atlanta – Atlanta, GADiscovery Village at Sarasota Bay – Bradenton, FLFountaingate Gardens – Commack, NYHilltop Reserve Senior Living – Denver, COKingsboro at Lenbrook – Atlanta, GARevel Folsom – Folsom, CARevel Palm Desert – Palm Desert, CASkyline Olympic tower – Seattle, WAThe Cambridge at Brier Creek – Raleigh, NCThe Crescent – Sylvania, OHThe Farms at Bailey Station – Collierville, TNThe Palace at Weston – Weston, FLThe Park at Laguna Springs – Elk Grove, CAThe Variel – Woodland Hills, CAThe Village At Rockville (Glenmere) – Rockville, MDThrive at Montvale – Montvale, NJToby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences of Boca Raton – Boca Raton, FLWaterstone of Westchester – White Plains, NYWind Crest Senior Living – Highlands Ranch, CO
InternationalWisteria Place – Richmond, British Columbia, CanadaWoodside Village – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Renovation (Building)Arbol Residence of Santa Rosa – Santa Rosa, CAAston Gardens at Parkland Commons – Parkland, FLAtrium Village – Owings Mills, MDMarquette Health Center – Indianapolis, INMasonic Homes Adams Building Renovation – Union City, CAResidences at Wells School – Southbridge, MAThe Bridges of Hendricks Creek – Tarboro, NCThe Falls at Cordingly Dam – Newton, MAVerena at Hilliard – Hilliard, OHWoodside Village – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Renovation (Campus)Discovery Village at Boynton Beach – Boynton Beach, FLForefront Living Presbyterian Village North (PVN) – Dallas, TX
Skilled Nursing / Post-Acute CareBishop Gadsden – Gadsden Glen – Charleston, SCGrand River Health District – Senior Care Center – Rifle, COLarsen Health Center – Naples, FL
Small FootprintBrightStar Care Homes Stephens – Boise, ID
Stand Alone Memory CareBeach Terrace Memory Care – Stanton, CADeer Ridge – Puyallup, WADementia Care & Education Campus – Phoenix, AZMeadowood – McLean Memory Care – Lansdale, PA, PA
Wellness: Health & FitnessAshby Ponds – Ashburn, VAByer Square Jewish Homes of San Francisco – San Francisco, CAJuniper Village at Chatham – Chatham Township, NJSplendido – Tucson, AZThe Variel – Woodland Hills, CATrinity Woods – Tulsa, OK
To view all nominees & for more information on the SHN Architecture & Design Awards, visit shnawards.com
Top 10 universities in Europe 2024Scroll down for the full list of best universities in EuropeEurope Rank 2024 World University Rank 2024 World University Rank 2023 University Country/region 1 1 1 University of Oxford United Kingdom 2 5 =3 ...
Scroll down for the full list of best universities in Europe
| Europe Rank 2024 | World University Rank 2024 | World University Rank 2023 | University | Country/region |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | University of Oxford | United Kingdom |
| 2 | 5 | =3 | University of Cambridge | United Kingdom |
| 3 | 8 | 10 | Imperial College London | United Kingdom |
| 4 | 11 | =11 | ETH Zurich | Switzerland |
| 5 | 22 | 22 | UCL | United Kingdom |
| =6 | =30 | 29 | University of Edinburgh | United Kingdom |
| =6 | =30 | 30 | Technical University of Munich | Germany |
| 8 | 33 | 41 | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne | Switzerland |
| =9 | =38 | 35 | King’s College London | United Kingdom |
| =9 | =38 | 33 | LMU Munich | Germany |
European universities take just over 40 per cent of the places in the list of the best universities in the world.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 ranks 1,904 universities worldwide. More than 600 of them are in Europe.
A UK institution – the University of Oxford – takes the top spot in our Europe table (and in the overall rankings), while 102 other UK universities appear in the league table. Spain and Italy are also well represented, with 56 institutions each.
Of the universities in mainland Europe, a Swiss institution – ETH Zurich – achieves the highest rank, putting it in the top five in Europe and 11th in the THE World University Rankings 2024.
The top 10 European universities include UK, Swiss and German institutions, but UK universities take most of the top spots.
Best universities in the UKBest universities in FranceBest universities in GermanyBest universities in the NetherlandsBest universities in ItalyBest universities in SpainBest universities in Ireland
Institutions were assessed on their teaching environment, research environment, citations (research influence), industry income and international outlook. The full methodology can be viewed here.
While Italy has 56 universities in the ranking, its top-ranked institution – the University of Bologna in joint 155th place – doesn’t make it into the top 50 in Europe.
Nordic countries also perform well, with Sweden and Finland punching above their weight relative to their population size, with 14 and 10 institutions respectively in the ranking. Sweden’s top university – Karolinska Institute – makes the top 50 of the World University Rankings. The Netherlands also performs very strongly.
In the Europe table, other strong performers relative to their population size include Denmark (seven universities – led by the University of Copenhagen) and the Republic of Ireland (nine universities in total).
Overall, more than 30 European countries are represented in the Europe 2024 ranking, including France, Greece, Poland and Portugal.
UCL has its main campus in central London and has just opened a second campus at the Olympic Park in east London.
As well as being the first university to be established in London, UCL was the first in the UK to be entirely secular and admit students regardless of their religious beliefs.
It has been a member of the League of European Research Universities since 2006 and is one of five British members (the others are the universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh, Oxford and Imperial College London).
ETH Zurich is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics university.
The institute has produced more than 20 Nobel prizewinners, including Albert Einstein.
About 35 per cent of the institution’s students are from abroad and the university has established an International Knowledge Base to forge research and teaching relationships across the world.
Imperial College London is the only university in the UK to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business.
It attracts students from more than 125 countries and is considered one of the world’s most international universities.
In addition to top scientists, Fields medallists and Nobelists, Imperial also produces influential government advisers and policymakers. The author H. G. Wells and journalist and politician Sir Trevor Phillips are among Imperial’s famous alumni.
The University of Cambridge is a public research university in the UK, established in the 13th century.
Like other ancient institutions, Cambridge has many traditions. Until 1909, a metre-long wooden spoon was presented to the student with the lowest passing honours grade in the final examinations of the mathematical tripos (one of the courses available at the university). The spoon is now on display in St John’s College.
There is no specific date to mark the founding of the University of Oxford, but it is thought that it was established some time in the 13th century.
The university has the largest library system in the UK, with more than 11 million volumes.
It is one of the most prestigious universities globally. However, women were not admitted until 1878, and it wasn’t until 1920 that women were awarded degrees. The last of the all-male colleges began accepting women in 1974.
It is home to a number of museums and galleries including the Ashmolean, the UK’s oldest museum and the world’s oldest university museum. It holds significant collections and works by artists such as Michelangelo, Turner and Picasso.
International perspective: a PhD student in SwitzerlandInternational perspective: an American student in SpainStudying in the Netherlands as an international studentInternational perspective: from Hong Kong to IrelandChoosing a postgraduate degree in ParisInternational perspective: a Malaysian student in the UK
Click on each institution to view its World University Rankings 2024 result
You can search by country here to make sure you find the right university for you
Editors note: As part of our THE statement on Ukraine published on 2 March 2022, Russian universities have been given less prominence in our rankings. Russian and Belarusian universities that met the criteria for this ranking are not displayed in the table above.
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