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 Brigham and Amelia Young Home 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 Saint George, 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 Pioneer 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 Cliffside Restaurant or visit Ancestor Square, 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 Saint George, 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 Saint George, 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 Saint George, 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.
‘One galaxy, one goal’: Star Wars lovers unite in Southern Utah to fight for a good causeWritten by Jessi Bang January 4, 20240 seconds of 29 secondsVolume 0%ST. GEORGE — From live-action lightsaber duels to movie-quality costumes, this group is bringing together Star Wars lovers from across Southern Utah. And there’s room for you, too.“It’s a little escape from your daily life,” Connor Malcolm, the man behind Saber Guild Southern Utah, told St. George New...
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ST. GEORGE — From live-action lightsaber duels to movie-quality costumes, this group is bringing together Star Wars lovers from across Southern Utah. And there’s room for you, too.
“It’s a little escape from your daily life,” Connor Malcolm, the man behind Saber Guild Southern Utah, told St. George News. “That’s the main basis – we do it for charity. It’s a lot of fun. And everything is volunteer. We don’t get anything except for the joy of doing it.”
The Saber Guild is a not-for-profit, LucasFilm-recognized Star Wars costuming group that specializes in choreographed lightsaber shows. They perform at charity and community events, as well as comic book and sci-fi conventions, all to raise money for charity and share their love of Star Wars with fans around the world.
It all began in 2006 when members of established costuming organizations and unofficial lightsaber choreography groups came together in California. They joined forces to have fun, serve the community and represent the Star Wars brand in a way that hadn’t been done before.
Ten years later, the Saber Guild has over 700 members in 35 temples and eight countries. Malcolm took the initiative to start Saber Guild Southern Utah in November 2023. He and his wife have been costuming with Star Wars groups since 2015.
“One galaxy, one goal, is what we say,” Malcolm said. “We are a Lucasfilm-recognized costume club, which means they know we exist and are willing to let us perform on their behalf at events, but are not directly affiliated with Lucasfilm.”
Malcolm said they aren’t technically a Saber Guild temple yet. The worldwide group doesn’t recognize them until they have five members in costume — but not just any costume.
Members must make their costumes while following an extensive rule book. Once the costumes are completed, they submit them to the costume consular for review.
“Every costume you see that’s part of our group is movie quality,” Malcolm said. “They actually had them out in L.A. when they were filming Mandalorian. They had guys from our group help shoot because they didn’t have enough costumes.”
Currently, they are a subsidiary of the Vegas temple Nar Shaddaa.
Alan O’Bryan, a member of Saber Guild Southern Utah, said he, his wife and son became involved after seeing Malcolm’s post on Facebook. O’Bryan has a background in martial arts that includes medieval combat, while his wife is a dramaturge for the St. George Musical Theater.
“I’m more excited about the choreography and she’s more excited about the costumes,” O’Bryan said. “ It’s fun because it’s almost like a date night for us every week.”
Saber Guild Southern Utah member JC Alva said when it comes to choreographing a fight, there’s a number system, which helps create the moves and flow.
“Each strike would be a number,” Alva said, wielding a pretend lightsaber. “So then if I attacked here, that would be one. So one, two, three would be on the bottom, four five six.”
Saber Guild Southern Utah plans to put on Youngling Trainings where trainees are given pool noodles and taught how to wield a lightsaber. They hope to have everything for their guild ready by April, just in time for the LVL UP EXPO in Las Vegas.
The minimum age to join Saber Guild Southern Utah is 13. Join the Facebook Group to learn more. The group meets every Friday at 7 p.m. to practice at 1610 N. Dixie Downs Road in St. George.
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Written by Jessi Bang January 3, 20240 seconds of 27 secondsVolume 0%IVINS — The work of this Sante Fe contemporary landscape painter is now on display at the St. George Art Museum. But how she creates her work is anything but ordinary.Artist Kathleen Frank seeks out magnificent vistas in real life to depict in her paintings. And she’s hiked hundreds of miles to paint the land of the Southwest and West.“I’ve always been into the arts for as far back as I can remember,&rdquo...
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IVINS — The work of this Sante Fe contemporary landscape painter is now on display at the St. George Art Museum. But how she creates her work is anything but ordinary.
Artist Kathleen Frank seeks out magnificent vistas in real life to depict in her paintings. And she’s hiked hundreds of miles to paint the land of the Southwest and West.
“I’ve always been into the arts for as far back as I can remember,” Frank said. “I was born into it and I never left.”
Willing to go any length to reach the precise vantage point she is seeking, many of her experiences have included long-distance hiking over rocky outcroppings and sprawling through the sagebrush to capture exactly what she’s drawn to.
She’s never been timid about climbing, trudging and scrambling to reach the bird’s-eye view of the colorful and uniquely rugged landscapes. And that uniqueness shows through onto the canvas.
How she developed as an artist
Frank said she grew up immersed in the arts. From art museums to painting with her parent’s artistic friends, she embraced it all. Through her father’s career as a foreign student advisor, she traveled internationally, visiting students as they returned home to their families. Those travels included art museums and memories she said she’ll never forget.
Spending time at various youth camps, she fell in love with the craft of wood carving. Initially learning from a resident woodcarver, she later took a class at an art center in Fort Collins, Colorado. After having children, she returned to woodcarving as a creative outlet that allowed her to remain in the arts around her kids’ schedule.
Being raised by two teachers, Frank said pursuing the same career felt like the natural path. In college, she majored in art before obtaining a degree in education.
“I taught art,” she said. “But I really didn’t think about being an artist because I just held them in such high regard. They’re somewhere up in the stars, those artist people.”
In order to teach in Pennsylvania, she returned to college to complete additional credits. That’s when she took a life drawing, figure drawing and printmaking class – an art form she quickly fell in love with. While she dived into oil painting on the side, she and a fellow student opened a printmaking studio.
After four years of running the studio, she decided to turn painting into her full-time career. And it took off.
“I went to New Mexico and I began selling, and it just became more important in my life,” she said. “I was then able to turn my hiking and travels and photography into paintings from all over the west.”
Frank will turn 80 next year, and while she has a past of backpacking, she now focuses more on shorter hikes into the wilderness. This last summer, she took a photographic workshop in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado where guides drove her and her husband into the backcountry.
One of her favorite places of all time to photograph is Bryce Canyon.
Frank’s recent and upcoming exhibitions include Northwest Montana History Museum, Kalispell, Montana; The University of New Mexico Valencia, Los Lunas, New Mexico; International Art Museum of America, San Francisco, California; The MonDak Heritage Center | Art & History Museum, Sidney, Montana; St. George Museum of Art, St. George, Utah; and WaterWorks Art Museum, Miles City, Montana.
Publications highlighting her work include, among others, Western Art & Architecture; LandEscape Art Review, London; Southwest Art; Art Folio; Artwork Gallery Magazine, Kyiv, UKR; Modern Renaissance, Washington, DC; Artful News and Notes, New Mexico State Committee/National Museum of Women in the Arts; ART UP MI, Milan; MVIBE Magazine, New York; Art Hole Magazine, London; Fine Art Connoisseur; Western Art Collector; Magazine 43, Berlin, Hong Kong and Manila; Monk Magazine, UK; Monograph, Calcutta; and CALYX, Journal of Art and Literature by Women.
Frank is represented by Christopher Clark Fine Art, San Francisco, California; La Posada de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Saks Gallery | Cherry Creek Art Gallery, Denver, Colorado; and JJ Gillespie Gallery, McMurray, Pennsylvania.
An Artist’s View: Utah on Foot, Works by Kathleen Frank is on display at the St. George Art Museum at 47 E. 200 North in St. George from now until Feb. 24. A closing reception will take place Feb. 2 from 6-8 p.m.
For more information on Kathleen Frank and a gallery of her work, visit her website.
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ST. GEORGE — A winter weather advisory will be in effect from noon Wednesday through 11 p.m. Thursday for Utah’s Southern Mountains, the counties of Washington, Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Kane and the towns of Brian Head and Alton.Included in the advisory is Mohave County, Arizona, where the alert runs from 1 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday MST.The National Weather Service said in a news release that snow accumulations of 5-10 inches are expected. Motorists should plan for slippery road condi...
ST. GEORGE — A winter weather advisory will be in effect from noon Wednesday through 11 p.m. Thursday for Utah’s Southern Mountains, the counties of Washington, Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Kane and the towns of Brian Head and Alton.
Included in the advisory is Mohave County, Arizona, where the alert runs from 1 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday MST.
The National Weather Service said in a news release that snow accumulations of 5-10 inches are expected. Motorists should plan for slippery road conditions and are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.
The Utah Highway Patrol also reminds drivers to be mindful of some useful practices while you’re behind the wheel negotiating winter road conditions:
The NWS forecast for Brian Head follows:
Snow Wednesday after 11 a.m. with a high near 21 and wind chill as low as -3. Breezy, with a south wind 20-24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1-2 inches possible. Wednesday night snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill as low as -1. South southwest wind -11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3-7 inches possible. Snow Thursday with a high near 16. North northwest wind 10-18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
The National Weather Service forecast for St. George follows:
Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east 5-9 mph in the evening. Wednesday: rain likely after 11 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. East wind 9-13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%, with rain before 11 p.m. and then rain and snow are lifely. Low around 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Thursday there’s a slight chance of rain and snow before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
The NWS forecast for Cedar City follows:
Mostly cloudy Tuesday night with a low around 28. East wind 5-8 mph. Snow likely Wednesday after 11 a.m. with increasing clouds and a high near 40. East wind 6-16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible. Snow Wednesday night with a low of 24. South wind 5-7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Thursay there’s a 50%chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North wind 6-13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Click here for graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast.
Click here for winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation.
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — You have undoubtedly heard that real estate is an excellent investment and an ideal way to build wealth. This has proved to be true on a global scale. But how do you know that this idea holds true in an unstable economy with competitive housing prices and slowly climbing interest rates?With so much uncertainty surrounding the economy and the general state of the world, we turn to the experts.In a recent survey, Forbes Advisor polled nearly two dozen financial and real estate experts ...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — You have undoubtedly heard that real estate is an excellent investment and an ideal way to build wealth. This has proved to be true on a global scale. But how do you know that this idea holds true in an unstable economy with competitive housing prices and slowly climbing interest rates?
With so much uncertainty surrounding the economy and the general state of the world, we turn to the experts.
In a recent survey, Forbes Advisor polled nearly two dozen financial and real estate experts and found that the majority (57%) still agree that, despite a white-hot housing market, purchasing a home is still a fantastic investment as it builds the net worth of homeowners. Nearly 38% advised that potential buyers assess their circumstances and make the decision to purchase a home based on location and local markets, and Washington County continually ranks among the best markets and locations throughout the country.
When building wealth through homeownership, it’s also important to note that homeowners have a net worth that is an astounding 40 times higher than their renter counterparts, which solidifies home purchases as a wise financial move.
Wealth building is an overall mindset that has a large impact on other financial decisions related to saving and spending.
When an individual is financially responsible enough to own a home, they become an investor in their future through consistent wealth-building choices. Year after year, the net worth of homeowners grows as they pay down the balance of the home loan while the value of the property increases.
It’s easy to decide that you want to grow your wealth and make an investment for your future, but how do you do that – especially in the current market? This is where the expertise of a licensed realtor is invaluable. A decision of such magnitude comes with an array of potential issues, and a realtor helps you navigate bidding wars, contingencies and laws associated with the homebuying process.
At the end of the day, all residents of Washington County deserve the opportunity to build lasting wealth and realize their dreams of homeownership. Owning a home is still very much a part of the American dream.
Enlist the services of a local realtor, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving your dreams, securing your future and creating stability in an ever-changing world. It’s sure to be an incredible journey.
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ST. GEORGE — Local businesses that put their heart and soul into what they do are being recognized at the 2024 St. George Chamber Foundation Gala & Awards. And the top three nominees in each category have just been announced.Shawn Christensen, president and CEO of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, said being a part of the annual gala has been a pleasure. The opportunity to recognize local businesses and the people behind them is something he looks forward to every year.“For the last few y...
ST. GEORGE — Local businesses that put their heart and soul into what they do are being recognized at the 2024 St. George Chamber Foundation Gala & Awards. And the top three nominees in each category have just been announced.
Shawn Christensen, president and CEO of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, said being a part of the annual gala has been a pleasure. The opportunity to recognize local businesses and the people behind them is something he looks forward to every year.
“For the last few years, we have focused on essentially a lifetime achievement award — people that have reached the pinnacle of their professional careers,” Christensen told St. George News. “And we’ve met some absolutely incredible people through that.”
They’re switching up this year’s awards to reflect a variety of local businesses. Featuring everything from long-standing corporations to fresh, new businesses with a promising future, the competition highlights the plethora of hard-working people of Washington County.
This year’s award categories include the Thrive Award, Hometown Hero Award, Trailblazer Award, Rising Star Award and Paragon Award.
“We feel like it’s time to give the awards back to the businesses,” he said. “Recognize these businesses that have done so much for the community.”
The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce said they are proud of the nearly 1,000 businesses they represent in Southern Utah. They will focus their awards this year on those businesses’s accomplishments.
Finalists
Thrive Award: This award honors a business that has achieved outstanding growth and success over the past year and has been open for five years or more.
Hometown Hero: This award honors an outstanding business that has made a difference through service.
Trailblazer Award: This award honors innovative businesses creating positive change.
Rising Star Award: This award honors a promising new business that has achieved rapid growth and success in its first few years of operation and has been open for fewer than five years.
Paragon Award: This award honors a long-standing business that has become a pillar of the community and has been for 15 years or more.
With 50 nominations for five awards, the average number of companies per award was 10 before being narrowed down to the three finalists.
On Jan. 20, the award’s annual gala will kick off with a reception that includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a cash bar. Once the gala begins, outgoing board members and new additions to the board will be recognized. This year, four board members who have served three years or more will step down and seven new members will join.
Next comes the award show, featuring a video highlight of the three finalists. An envelope will be provided and opened to reveal the winner. After the first three awards, a band will take the stage for 30 minutes. The final two awards will then be presented, followed by a sixth award given by the Utah Travel and Tourism Office.
The St. George Chamber Foundation has partnered with the St. George Lodging and Tourism Association to create a scholarship fund for employees working in the Southern Utah tourism and hospitality industry. All profits from the 2024 Gala will be donated to this fund and matched by the St. George Lodging and Tourism Association.
Recipients of scholarships use these funds to further their education in the tourism and hospitality industry, helping them to grow their skill set and advance their careers.
The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 St. George Chamber Foundation Gala & Awards Presented by Greater Zion will take place Saturday, Jan. 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Dixie Convention Center Garden Room. For more information and tickets, visit the event page
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