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 Lincoln Memorial 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 Kent, WA 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 Lake Meridian 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 Hide and Fox Restaurant or visit Walmer Castle and Gardens, 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 Kent, WA, 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 Kent, WA 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 Kent, WA 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.
Wrecking yard fire burns in Kent, WAThe BriefWhat we know:KENT, Wash. - The fire involves multiple rows of cars at a wrecking yard in the 26200 block of 78th Ave. S. in Kent, according to updates shared by Puget Sound Fire on X."These cars are stacked 10 feet high, and it's row after row after row, and then the next row starts of cars,...
What we know:
KENT, Wash. - The fire involves multiple rows of cars at a wrecking yard in the 26200 block of 78th Ave. S. in Kent, according to updates shared by Puget Sound Fire on X.
"These cars are stacked 10 feet high, and it's row after row after row, and then the next row starts of cars, and so there's no way to get in between them safely," Pat Pawlak, Division Chief Public Information Officer for Puget Sound Fire said.
Efforts to suppress the fire continued into the day on Sunday, with crews utilizing heavy equipment to dismantle piles of cars to aid in extinguishing the flames.
"Once we had the flames knocked down and we could safely do so, a member of the company used heavy equipment to pick the cars up so we could make sure that the car was fully extinguished," Pawlak said. "He'd set it aside, pick up the next one, so on and so forth."
He told FOX 13, hazmat crews and representatives from the Department of Ecology were also on hand.
As of the latest reports, no injuries have been reported.
(Puget Sound Fire)
What we don't know:
It's unclear what caused the fire and the full extent of the damage is still not yet known.
"When you start looking at a fire in this type of a business, you have to think about, is there going to be any type of hazardous materials, you know, gasoline products, things like that that might be leaking, and we're using a lot of water, so we were also very conscious of making sure of any environmental impact," Pawlak said
The Source: Information and video in this story comes from Puget Sound Fire.
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After all the label drama they’ve gone through, Eslabon Armado is going on a lengthy tour. On Feb. 20, the Mexican-American group announced their upcoming U.S. Vibras De Noche Tour. The highly-anticipated tour will kick off at the Evolution Music Hall in Wilson, NC, and wrap up at an undisclosed location on Nov. 30. More details will be revealed soon.Although there are ...
After all the label drama they’ve gone through, Eslabon Armado is going on a lengthy tour. On Feb. 20, the Mexican-American group announced their upcoming U.S. Vibras De Noche Tour. The highly-anticipated tour will kick off at the Evolution Music Hall in Wilson, NC, and wrap up at an undisclosed location on Nov. 30. More details will be revealed soon.
Although there are still certain locations to be announced, marked by question marks on the tour flyer, they did announce a hefty list of confirmed venues. After starting in Wilson, the group will perform in Wilmington, DE (Mar. 8); Sterling, VA (Mar. 9); Chattanooga, TN (Mar. 14); Huntsville, AL (Mar. 15); and Nashville, TN (Mar. 16). Following dates include Elkhart, IN (Mar. 21); Wilson, NC (Mar. 22); Wilmington, DE (Mar. 23); Cleveland, OH (Mar. 28); and Fort Wayne, IN (Mar. 29). More stops include Lafayette, IN (Mar. 30); Charlotte, NC (Apr. 4); Greensboro, NC (Apr. 5); Reading, PA (Apr. 11); and New York, NY (Apr. 12).
Spring dates for the Vibras De Noche Tour continue in Pittsburgh, PA (Apr. 25); Louisville, KY (Apr. 26); Cincinnati, OH (Apr. 27); Chicago, IL (May 10); and St. Louis, MO (May 11). More dates include Kent, WA (May 23); Pasco, WA (May 24); Molalla, OR (May 25); San Diego, CA (June 7); and Phoenix, AZ (June 14). Summer dates continue with Paso Robles, CA (June 20); Fresno, CA (June 21); Rifle, CO (June 27); Greeley, CO (June 28); and Des Moines, IA (July 5).
More summer dates include Kansas City, MO (July 6); New Orleans, LA (July 10); Houston, TX (July 11); Ferris, TX (July 12); and Austin, TX (July 13). The following stops are in Los Angeles, CA (July 19); Corpus Christi, TX (Aug. 1); Hidalgo, TX (Aug. 2); Raleigh, NC (Aug. 8); and Atlanta, GA (Aug. 9). Then they will continue to Oakland, CA (Aug. 15); Salt Lake City, UT (Aug. 16); El Paso, TX (Aug. 22); Salinas, CA (Aug. 30); and Sacramento, CA (Aug. 31).
The band’s fall dates continue with Wichita, KS (Sept. 5); Liberal, KS (Sept. 6); Santa Maria, CA (Sept. 19); Oxnard, CA (Sept. 20). More dates include Belle Glade, FL (Sept. 26); Orlando, FL (Sept. 27); Fort Myers, FL (Sept. 28); Omaha, NE (Oct. 3); and Minneapolis, MN (Oct. 4). The tour continues with Sioux City, IA (Oct. 5); Yuba City, CA (Oct. 12); Lancaster, CA (Oct. 25); Santa Rosa, CA (Oct. 26); Stockton, CA (Nov. 1); Tysons, VA (Nov. 14); and New Jersey, NJ (Nov. 15).
Eslabon Armado is known for hits like their massive collaboration “Ella Baila Sola” with Peso Pluma, “HASTA LA MUERTE” with Ivan Cornejo, and “Jugaste y Sufrí” with DannyLux.
Fans can buy tickets for the Vibras De Noche Tour through Ticketmaster, AXS, and Ticketon. For more information, follow the band’s social media.
Western Washingtonians awoke to a fresh coat of snow Wednesday, with ice on the freeways making for a dicey commute.Weather service data of measured snowfall showed the Olympic Peninsula got hit hardest by the wintry weather: Port Angeles got 4.5 inches of snow. Cities east and northeast of Seattle got the most in the Puget Sound region: about 3 inches in Monroe and 2 inches in Redmond...
Western Washingtonians awoke to a fresh coat of snow Wednesday, with ice on the freeways making for a dicey commute.
Weather service data of measured snowfall showed the Olympic Peninsula got hit hardest by the wintry weather: Port Angeles got 4.5 inches of snow. Cities east and northeast of Seattle got the most in the Puget Sound region: about 3 inches in Monroe and 2 inches in Redmond.
Another band of snow was expected to swing through Western Washington and the Puget Sound lowlands later Wednesday. Another 2 inches of snow could fall by 10 a.m. Thursday and some parts of the lowlands could see up to 4 inches of accumulating snowfall overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
But the bigger issue will be the roads during rush hours, as temperatures rise during the day and fall overnight. Any snow that melted Wednesday afternoon will refreeze as temperatures again drop overnight, NWS said.
The National Weather Service also warned residents to prepare for potential power outages.
Seattle weather updates: Snow snarls roads, forces remote classes
This snow will be steady, increasing the possibility of accumulation in central Puget Sound. Still, the hit-or-miss pattern that has characterized the snowfall over the past few days will likely persist. Light showers will continue early Thursday, but conditions are expected to be drier by Thursday afternoon, as low temperatures will drop into the teens in some parts of the lowlands.
A cold weather advisory was issued for the Seattle area from 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday.
But NWS said another snow shower could come late Friday.
Interstate 405 saw several ice-influenced crashes early Tuesday near I-90. Another multiple-vehicle crash shut down all northbound I-405 lanes around 4 a.m. Wednesday near Southeast Eighth Street. Crews reopened the freeway about two hours later. Traffic cameras showed the freeway covered in a sheet of snow.
Any hope Seattle Public Schools students had of enjoying a rare snow day was quickly dashed when the district moved classes online Wednesday instead of closing schools.
Seattle schools switched to remote learning with a two-hour delay Wednesday. Several other King County school districts closed.
Bev Redmond, chief of staff and spokesperson for Seattle schools, said it was the first districtwide fully remote weather-related learning day in the three years she’s been with the school system.
Several other school districts in the region closed Wednesday in King County: Bellevue, Highline, Kent, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Tukwila, Issaquah and Vashon Island.
Snohomish County districts that closed included Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls and Snohomish, as well as South Whidbey in nearby Island County.
Bainbridge Island and Bremerton schools were also closed Wednesday.
For up-to-date information on school closures, check the local school districts’ websites.
Seattle Public Schools: https://www.seattleschools.org
Bellevue School District: https://www.bsd405.org
Everett Public Schools: https://www.everettsd.org/
Highline Public Schools: https://www.highlineschools.org
Federal Way School District: https://www.fwps.org
Kent School District: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us
Lake Washington School District: https://www.lwsd.org
Marysville School District: https://www.msd25.org
Mercer Island School District: https://www.mercerislandschools.org
Northshore School District: https://www.nsd.org
Shoreline Public Schools: https://www.ssd412.org
Snohomish School District: https://www.sno.wednet.edu
Snoqualmie Valley School District: https://www.svsd410.org
Tukwila School District: https://www.tukwilaschools.org
Vashon Island School District: https://www.vashonsd.org
Denisa R. Superville: 206-464-8216 or [email protected]. Denisa R. Superville covers K-12 education at The Seattle Times.
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