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 Golden Ball Tavern Museum in Weston, MA 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 Weston, MA 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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“Wonderful team—kind, reliable, and truly attentive. Always Best Care in Worcester made senior care stress-free. Highly recommend their compassionate services!”
“"I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES! BEFORE REACHING OUT TO ALWAYS BEST CARE, I HAD NOT SLEPT IN MONTHS. TAKING CARE OF MY DADS EVERY NEED NIGHT AND DAY WAS EXHAUSTING TO SAY THE LEAST. RON WAS QUICK IN GETTING BACK TO ME. WHEN I COULD NOT GET ANYWHERE WITH THE VA, RON SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET THINGS DONE. SO KIND ATTENTIVE AND PATIENT. DEFINATELY WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO SUPPLY MY DAD WITH THE GREATEST CAREGIVER WHEN HE NEEDED IT MOST. A SPECIAL THANKS TO (KK) KWAME FOR MY DADS OVERNIGHT CARE. YOU WERE A LIFESAVER TO ME. MY DAD WAS A MAN'S MAN AND DID NOT ACCEPT HELP EASILY, BUT MY DAD TRUSTED YOU TO BE HIS GO TO WHEN NIGHTS WERE SO DIFFICULT. THANK YOU KINGSLEY AND PION FOR YOUR PROFFESIONALISM, GUIDANCE AND COMPASSION. YOU PROVIDED FOR ME AND MY DAD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. A SIMPLE THANK YOU WILL NEVER COVER IT!”
“I am a past client of this provider We worked with Always Best Care to provide 24-hour care for our parents who needed additional help to stay in their home. The care workers were helpful, caring, and provided the support and peace of mind needed. In addition to the care workers, office staff were regularly reachable and patient with multiple questions! Although it was a short term placement, about 3 months, I'd recommend and would use them again if the need arises.”
“I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly Heaven sent, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“I am a current client of this provider I can’t say enough great things about Always Best Care Senior Services! We used them to help move my aunt from Boston to Phoenix, and I literally couldn’t have done it without them. From my first interaction with Ron to set things up to Kingsley helping (that word doesn’t begin to describe his patience and calmness) to the most amazing caregiver I’ve ever encountered, Sarah, they handled her every need while also ensuring me it would all be okay. Another passenger on the plane even commented how amazing Sarah was with my aunt! They were truly amazing, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any health care they provide!”
“Always Best Care was very knowledgeable and compassionate to my families needs. With their assistance and guidance we were able to provide my family with much needed home and respite care. They were also able to work with my family to find ways to defray the costs. The home health aids are wonderful. They provide a high level of professional service as well as companionship for my family.”
“Fantastic care Holly is a great hire for the company. always best care is a top of the line company that really cares about its clients. I highly recommend them.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I am a past client of this provider My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“My mom is 93 and had COVID-19, requiring hospitalization for shortness of breath and treatment with oxygen. I would have cared for my mom, but I got sick. I contacted ABCSS twelve hours before I started caring for my mom. My mom had some brain fog and some fluid balance issues. They responded that they could provide my mom with 11 hours of care a day, starting the day I was to be there. The next morning, an aide came with a supervisor to see my Mom. My goals for that day were small: to coax my mother to see the hairdresser, wash her hair, and ensure she took her medications. The aide was able to do that, to give my mom medication that was set out, to encourage her to drink and to walk in the halls. The following day, the aide encouraged her to shower and get dressed. My mom left her apartment to go to the dining room and eat with her friends. My mom might have required another hospitalization without the aide coaxing her to eat and drink reliably. Having an aide helped my mom regain some of her independence despite her brain fog and helped reinstitute the daily schedule that my mom had before her hospitalization. I had initially been contracted for 8 days, but with my mother's progress, I could terminate one-to-one care in just 6 days! I helped by setting daily goals, but the aide coaxed my mother toward health. I highly recommend this agency. I thank Georgianna for her care of my mother.”
“I would like to thank you for your professional care and handling of my Mom’s extended home care. When I called you for assistance with Thelma’s home care needs you were such a good listener and I could feel your warmth and good spirit over the phone”
“Kingsley, first may I say what a wonderful person Aggie has been during this week helping my wife on her return from Knollwood. She is most attentive, helpful and pleasant. It is hard to find a nicer person to have sharing ones home. We are very pleased you chose her to be with us.”
“I would like to take sometime to commend our caregiver Holly for the wonderful job she is doing with my dad by providing in home care. She is caring, engaging , and provides professional services and the best companionship for my Dad !! Great job to Always Best Care !!!!”
“I am a past client of this provider Our 85 year old mother needed overnight care following repeated hospitalizations over a 9 month period and ensuing hospice care. We called Kingsley, the Director, who was kind, gracious, professional, and knowledgeable. Flexible scheduling was also a priority and we always received immediate attention. The Director even brought over the PCAs personally to introduce them and would visit to ensure our mother’s needs were being met.The office staff and PCAs were kind and professional. Overall would highly recommend this agency.”
“Their professionalism and response to questions and concerns. They were the only agency that said they could help us for the care of my husband. The care takers are responsible, and really care for the person and caretaker. Their secretary is very professional and helpful and always gets back to me. Kingsley is fantastic, professional, caring, and goes over an beyond his call of his profession. We are very thankful for Always Best Care and I have recommended them to friends and rehab centers.”
“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care of Greater Worcester is wonderful. The person who answers the telephone (her name is Donna), and she's older like we are. She has a clue about what we're talking about when we're asking for help and why, so it becomes a very personal conversation. I was introduced to the director. He is an RN, plus a few other things. When he comes in to do the assessment for what you need, he works really hard at putting together the right caregiver with the person asking. He was just absolutely lovely. We needed somebody who could drive to do errands, and then I needed help with the laundry and occasional meals. The caregiver picks up and tidies around. She does bathing for my husband, who is almost bedbound. She does other simple health-related things for him. For me, she helps with my bathing because I have a bad back and bad knees. She's nice, and she's sweet. She can be a little tough when she needs to be, which is what we wanted. Not to be abusive, but just someone with a firm hand. When you don't feel well, you tend to act like a 7-year-old; it doesn't matter how old you are. She is just lovely. We couldn't ask for anything better.”
“It's a great company to work there. I have learned a lot from this company. I was not left on my own when I started working, everyone is friendly and pleasant.”
“Staff was very professional during consultation.”
“The Schedulers are very professional and respectful. they work with the caregivers very well and find them the right cases. The pay is also very great”
“Always Best Care is a great place to work where they really care about their clients and employees! Absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for care for themselves or a loved one, or a new job!”
“Your loved ones will be in great care with Always Best Care of Worcester.”
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 Peace Mound Park in Weston, MA 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 Dumpling Daughter or visit Ephraim Weston House, 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 Weston, MA, 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 Weston, MA 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 Weston, MA 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.
Wearing a green fiddleback vestment, the type often worn by clergy before the Second Vatican Council, the priest walked into the cramped makeshift chapel at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Weston, a small Massachusetts town located 12 miles west of Boston.The congregation of about 60 worshippers, many of them holding black leatherbound pre-Vatican II missals, followed along as the priest, facing the altar, recited prayers in Latin. The mixture of older parishioners and couples with young children listened as the priest later delivere...
Wearing a green fiddleback vestment, the type often worn by clergy before the Second Vatican Council, the priest walked into the cramped makeshift chapel at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Weston, a small Massachusetts town located 12 miles west of Boston.
The congregation of about 60 worshippers, many of them holding black leatherbound pre-Vatican II missals, followed along as the priest, facing the altar, recited prayers in Latin. The mixture of older parishioners and couples with young children listened as the priest later delivered a homily reflecting on the parable of the corrupt but shrewd manager from Luke 16.
In the hallway outside the chapel, the parish gift shop sold novena Mass cards, sacramentals and books on spirituality.
The faithful received communion while kneeling and later recited the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel following the July 19 liturgy at St. Catherine of Siena Church, which is affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X, the international traditionalist Catholic organization that earlier this month the Vatican declared to be in schism.
The mass itself was held in the parish hall. The main sanctuary, a former Episcopal church built in 1917 and then used by a community of Christian Scientists until it was sold to SSPX in 2023, is currently under construction. According to a fundraising campaign linked to from the church's website, the church has raised more than $53,000 toward the building's restoration.
Despite the warning from the Holy See that those who adhere formally to the society are themselves schismatic and excommunicated, a handful of parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena expressed defiance when approached for their thoughts after the liturgy.
"I think the Holy Father and the prelates that advise him fear the growth of the SSPX," said Robert Erickson, a teacher and educational advisor who has been attending SSPX Masses since he began frequenting the group's underground liturgies while living in China.
"It is the SSPX that seems the focus of a lot of antipathy within the walls of the Vatican. Why is that?" Erickson told the National Catholic Reporter.
Another worshipper said that he did not believe the excommunications were real.
"I'd say if you look at the canon law the case is pretty clear that the excommunications are completely invalid," said Benjamin Wenzel who attended the SSPX Mass with his wife and their young children.
The church itself is sending a similar message.
On its voicemail, callers are greeted with a computer-generated voice stating, "the lay faithful are not excommunicated for attending an SSPX chapel."
That may technically be true, as the schism applies to SSPX bishops and priests, and laity who "adhere" to the schismatic group.
The voicemail message continues, "The church has clarified that attendance does not incur penalties. Priests are validly ordained in the sacraments, including Mass, confession, and marriage are valid. Our focus is to help souls know, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ through the traditional liturgy, faithful Catholic doctrine, frequent reception of the sacraments, and a life of prayer."
Wenzel, 30, who described himself as a lifelong traditional Catholic, told NCR that recent headlines about the SSPX are "pretty scary," but he said it's "a very different story" when one understands canon law and is an actual member of the community.
"So, from a faithful perspective, which is something that apparently the people at the Vatican who are actually offering these decrees do not understand, then I'd say it's pretty cut and dry," he said.
Matt Soares, a former SSPX seminarian, struck a sober tone.
Speaking in Portuguese, Soares said he and fellow SSPX members were at peace with the Vatican's recent declarations as he referenced "the clear situation of crisis in the church."
"I believe that the most prudent thing is to be silent at the moment and observe what the facts show us, what the modern church shows us. I believe that this will be very self-explanatory," Soares told NCR.
Tensions between the Vatican and the SSPX came to a head earlier this month when the SSPX ordained four bishops in Écône, Switzerland, without a papal mandate on July 1.
The next day, Pope Leo XIV excommunicated the new bishops, as well as two who participated in the consecrations. The Vatican decree also declared SSPX priests to be schismatic, and therefore excommunicated, and invalidated some of the sacraments they administer.
The Vatican also warned the faithful to stop attending SSPX Masses, decreeing that "those who adhere formally" to the society are in a state of schism and excommunication. The sanctions don't apply to Catholics who attend those Masses for liturgical reasons, or for those who go but accept the pope's authority and teaching.
Several bishops in the U.S. have echoed the Holy See's warnings and urged the SSPX faithful to attend parishes in communion with Rome.
"To embrace the unity called for by Christ is to remain attached to the vine and to be in communion with Pope Leo XIV and the hierarchy of the Catholic Church," San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller wrote to his archdiocese.
Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bishop Frank Caggiano wrote in a prepared statement. "What the Church now asks is straightforward: knowing the situation as it now stands, the faithful of the Catholic Church can no longer take part in the liturgies of the Society, for to do so knowingly would be to share in a separation from the Successor of Peter."
And on July 17, Charlotte Bishop Michael Martin released a public letter encouraging the SSPX faithful to reconcile with the church and warning Catholics against attending SSPX Masses.
But in the Boston archdiocese, where the Weston SSPX chapel is located, Archbishop Richard Henning is "deliberating on when and how he will communicate with his priests regarding" the SSPX, said Terrence Donilon, spokesman for the Boston Archdiocese.
SSPX faithful who are attached to the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass have options that are in communion with Rome, such as attending liturgies celebrated by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, which was founded by priests who left the SSPX.
But for SSPX faithful such as Wenzel, the matter goes beyond liturgical preferences.
"It's not smells and bells. There is a true crisis in the church, specifically when it comes to modernism, which is just pervasive and that you really see kind of creeping in at Vatican II and onward," he said. "So my standpoint, the reason that my family and I attend, is because we believe there is a crisis in the church, and the SSPX is the only one that's actually willing to even mention that let alone actually address that."
Erickson, who said he attended the post-Vatican II Mass for decades before joining the SSPX, told NCR that he has studied church history, including the Second Vatican Council and the differences that he sees between the post-conciliar and pre-conciliar churches. He said he is not bothered by the Vatican's decree that says SSPX faithful like him are excommunicated.
"It doesn't concern me in terms of my personal salvation and as I work toward it," said Erickson, who described the present situation as "very unfortunate."
"I wish the Holy Father would have allowed the consecrations and that we could all be one church without borders or divisions," he said. "It's tragic but I think the church will endure it. It's all in God's hands. I have faith and confidence in the future."
As for the present, Erickson said he believes the Catholic Church has entered "an epic moment in world history."
"I really believe we are in a new epoch and it's time to make a choice," he said. "And my decision is to be a member of the SSPX."
WESTON, Mass. — Drivers heading west on the Massachusetts Turnpike Friday night should prepare for a lane closure and traffic pattern changes in Weston as crews continue work on a major reconstruction project at the Interstate 95/Route 128 interchange.MassDOT officials say the overnight work is part of a roughly $400 million project to completely rebuild and modernize the I-90/I-95 interchange, one of the largest highway construction projects currently underway in Massachusetts.Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told...
WESTON, Mass. — Drivers heading west on the Massachusetts Turnpike Friday night should prepare for a lane closure and traffic pattern changes in Weston as crews continue work on a major reconstruction project at the Interstate 95/Route 128 interchange.
MassDOT officials say the overnight work is part of a roughly $400 million project to completely rebuild and modernize the I-90/I-95 interchange, one of the largest highway construction projects currently underway in Massachusetts.
Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told Boston 25 News that crews will be shifting traffic onto a newly constructed bridge, marking a significant milestone in the multi-year project.
“This is about the halfway point,” Gulliver said during an interview Friday morning. “We’re going to be shifting traffic over onto that new bridge.”
The change will require drivers to make lane choices earlier than they currently do, Gulliver warned.
Drivers planning to take either of the I-95 ramps will need to move into the right travel lane approximately a quarter-mile before the interchange. Those continuing west on the Pike can remain in the middle or left lanes.
Gulliver said motorists who frequently travel through the area may be used to making last-minute lane changes, but that will no longer be possible once the new traffic pattern is in place.
The lane closures and traffic shifts will occur overnight between 10 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday. While some movements through the interchange will remain available, officials warn that access could be limited at various times during the transition.
“Plan ahead if you’re going to be traveling that route,” Gulliver said.
The project, which began in 2024, is expected to take several more years to complete. While the new bridge structure is taking shape, officials say roughly 25% of the bridge still needs to be built.
When finished, the interchange will feature four travel lanes in each direction over the Turnpike, along with redesigned ramps intended to improve safety and traffic flow.
Gulliver said MassDOT has worked to minimize disruptions by keeping much of the construction work away from the main travel lanes.
“There’s a lot of work going on, but the majority of the work is off the main line,” he said. “Very little disruption on a day-to-day basis.”
Officials expect additional traffic pattern changes and overnight closures as construction continues, though major impacts to drivers are being kept to a minimum whenever possible.
The interchange reconstruction project is expected to deliver long-term safety and connectivity improvements for thousands of drivers who travel through the busy corridor each day.
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Panera Bread has signed a 12-year lease for roughly 102,000 square feet of office space at 133 Boston Post Road in Weston, Mass. The move marks a corporate headquarters relocation for the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain as it moves out of St. Louis. The firm will occupy the fourth floor of the 356,995-square-foot property owned by BXP. While financial terms were not disclosed, the deal reportedly includes options to renew for two additional five-year terms.The move will expand Panera’s corporate footprint from the 72,000-square-fo...
Panera Bread has signed a 12-year lease for roughly 102,000 square feet of office space at 133 Boston Post Road in Weston, Mass. The move marks a corporate headquarters relocation for the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain as it moves out of St. Louis. The firm will occupy the fourth floor of the 356,995-square-foot property owned by BXP. While financial terms were not disclosed, the deal reportedly includes options to renew for two additional five-year terms.
The move will expand Panera’s corporate footprint from the 72,000-square-foot space it occupied in St. Louis — its home base since the company was founded in 1987 in the nearby suburb of Kirkwood. The original business was acquired in 1993 by Au Bon Pain (led by Ron Shaich), which eventually rebranded the entire chain to Panera Bread. Panera will maintain a support center in St. Louis and currently holds a 39,000-square-foot office in nearby Newton, Mass. Employees relocating to the new Weston headquarters are expected to be fully transitioned by July 2027.
In a memo to staff, CEO Paul Carbone noted that the relocation “will allow us to fully align our teams.” Carbone, a Boston-area native who previously worked at Dunkin’ and SharkNinja, joined Panera Brands as Chief Financial Officer in 2023 before stepping into the CEO role in 2025. The move comes amid a turnaround plan launched last year focusing on menu offerings, pricing, and service across the chain’s roughly 2,250 locations.
Although only surfacing publicly in July, the transaction was executed earlier in the year, with the lease recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds in April. Details were first reported by the Weston Observer.
Weston is better known as an affluent residential suburb than an commercial office hub. However, the 133 Boston Post Road campus spans 74 acres and features unique sustainability infrastructure, including the nation’s first deep-water cooling system and the largest privately-owned ground-mounted solar array in Massachusetts. Onsite amenities include a cafeteria, fitness center, conference facility, and auditorium.
Located near the Route 128 / Route 20 interchange close to Waltham, the property is poised for further development: Weston voters approved campus rezoning in late 2025, and BXP has proposed adding 480 housing units across three phases.
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Panera Bread is giving the suburban Boston office market a toasty piece of news.The company is relocating its headquarters from St. Louis — where it was founded — to Weston, Massachusetts. Panera is taking 102,000 square feet at BXP’s 133 Boston Post Road, according to the Boston Business Journal.Financial details of the 12-year lease, which was quietly signed and recorded several months ago, weren’t disclosed. But the lease includes a pair of five-year extension options for the fast-casual restaurant ch...
Panera Bread is giving the suburban Boston office market a toasty piece of news.
The company is relocating its headquarters from St. Louis — where it was founded — to Weston, Massachusetts. Panera is taking 102,000 square feet at BXP’s 133 Boston Post Road, according to the Boston Business Journal.
Financial details of the 12-year lease, which was quietly signed and recorded several months ago, weren’t disclosed. But the lease includes a pair of five-year extension options for the fast-casual restaurant chain.
The size of the lease was first reported locally by the Weston Observer.
In addition to relocating, the move to Weston represents an expansion for the company, which occupied 72,000 square feet in the suburbs of St. Louis. That being said, Panera is consolidating its office space from another Boston suburb, Newton, into the Weston office.
Other tenants at BXP’s building include Vanguard Renewables. It previously housed Biogen, which has since relocated to Cambridge and is developing its own headquarters in the life sciences hub of Kendall Square.
The suburban office market in Boston still leaves plenty to be desired for local landlords. In the second quarter, the vacancy rate was 21.5 percent, according to CBRE.
Still, the Greater Boston area is building up its reputation as a hot spot for big brands.
Last year, Hasbro decided to move its headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to 400 Summer Street in Boston’s Seaport, taking 265,000 square feet and relocating at least 700 employees.
The last decade has also seen GE arrive from Fairfield in 2016, Alexion Pharmaceuticals leave New Haven in 2017 and Lego announce its own Connecticut-to-Boston move in 2024.
BXP is making waves beyond bringing Panera to the suburban Boston market. Last week, Owen Thomas’ company secured a $1.2 billion construction loan led by Wells Fargo for its 930,000-square-foot office development at 343 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, which is slated to open in 2029.
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