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.
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 Lacey, 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.
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. 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 Lacey, 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 Lacey, 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.
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 Lacey, 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.
Popular grocery store franchise Trader Joe’s announced it will open a new location in Lacey, among 34 other store openings nationwide.Trader Joe’s recently updated its “opening soon” list, adding several new locations with plans to open, including Lacey’s spot at 691 Sleater Kinney Rd. S.E.“At Trader Joe’s, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe’s lab...
Popular grocery store franchise Trader Joe’s announced it will open a new location in Lacey, among 34 other store openings nationwide.
Trader Joe’s recently updated its “opening soon” list, adding several new locations with plans to open, including Lacey’s spot at 691 Sleater Kinney Rd. S.E.
“At Trader Joe’s, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe’s label,” Trader Joe’s stated.
In 2024, Trader Joe’s unveiled 34 new store locations across the country and is looking to expand even further in 2025.
After the franchise opens its additional 34 new stores, there will be eight states without a Trader Joe’s, including Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The famous grocery store franchise detailed its thorough buying process for its globally sourced products.
“Our buyers travel the world searching for products we think are exceptional and will find a following among our customers,” Trader Joe’s stated. “To earn a spot on our shelves, each product is submitted to a rigorous tasting panel process, in which every aspect of quality is investigated in the context of the price we can offer. If a product is assessed as an outstanding value, it becomes an essential part of the Trader Joe’s shopping adventure.”
Trader Joe’s did not provide details on when each store will be opening, although some stores have plans to open as early as later this year.
A complete list of the Trader Joe’s stores with planned opening can be found here.
Trader Joe's will open a new location in Western Washington, part of a slate of at least seven new stores the company plans to open across the U.S.The Washington location, in Lacey, Thurston County, has been added to the company's "coming soon" list of store openings."We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Lacey, WA," an announcement from Trader Joe's states. "We are proud to be joining the neighborhood, and to continue our commitment to providing nourishm...
Trader Joe's will open a new location in Western Washington, part of a slate of at least seven new stores the company plans to open across the U.S.
The Washington location, in Lacey, Thurston County, has been added to the company's "coming soon" list of store openings.
"We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Lacey, WA," an announcement from Trader Joe's states. "We are proud to be joining the neighborhood, and to continue our commitment to providing nourishment to the surrounding communities through our Neighborhood Shares program."
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Washington location and other planned openings across the country.
The Trader Joe's store in Lacey will be at 691 Sleater Kinney Rd SE, according to Trader Joe's.
The Trader Joe's website lists the date and time of the Lacey store's opening as "TBD."
A spokesperson for Trader Joe's, Nakia Rohde, told USA TODAY Network in a Sept. 2 email that the company did not yet have an opening date to share for the Lacey location.
Trader Joe's has 29 locations in Washington, including the Lacey store that isn't open yet, according to the company's store locator.
These are the latest Trader Joe's locations that have been announced:
Trader Joe's is based in California and operates stores in 42 states. States without stores include Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY
Trader Joe's has added a new Washington state location to its website's "opening soon" tab.The store is one of 33 locations across the U.S. that the company says are "coming soon," and it follows recent openings in Seattle and Bellingham.Here's what to know as of Sept. 2.Where is Trader Joe's opening a new store in Washington state?According to the Trader Joe's website, the company will open a new location in Lacey at 691 Sleater Kinney Road SE.Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for Trader Jo...
Trader Joe's has added a new Washington state location to its website's "opening soon" tab.
The store is one of 33 locations across the U.S. that the company says are "coming soon," and it follows recent openings in Seattle and Bellingham.
Here's what to know as of Sept. 2.
According to the Trader Joe's website, the company will open a new location in Lacey at 691 Sleater Kinney Road SE.
Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for Trader Joe's, told the USA TODAY Network that the company does not "yet have an opening date to confirm."
"At Trader Joe's in Lacey, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store," the store's landing page states. "Step inside and you'll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe's label like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like milk, eggs, meat, bakery items, and fresh produce."
The new location in Lacey will follow recent openings in Seattle and Bellingham, according to the Trader Joe's website. The Bellingham location at 4255 Meridian St., Suite 200, opened on May 29, KING 5 reported. The Seattle location at 8726 Greenwood Ave. opened on April 11, USA TODAY reported.
Trader Joe's has 29 stores in Washington state, including the yet-to-be-opened store in Lacey, according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's operates stores in 42 states, USA TODAY reported. States without stores include Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia.
Is Trader Joe’s, which already has a store in west Olympia, coming to Lacey?It appears that it is, according to Washington state Department of Revenue data, which shows a business license for a new store on Sleater Kinney Road Southeast.The location is a former Rite Aid — one of five stores in the county that recently closed because of two separate bankruptcy filings — at 691 Sleater Kinney Road SE.The Olympian reached out to Trader Joe’s through its corporate website — media are aske...
Is Trader Joe’s, which already has a store in west Olympia, coming to Lacey?
It appears that it is, according to Washington state Department of Revenue data, which shows a business license for a new store on Sleater Kinney Road Southeast.
The location is a former Rite Aid — one of five stores in the county that recently closed because of two separate bankruptcy filings — at 691 Sleater Kinney Road SE.
The Olympian reached out to Trader Joe’s through its corporate website — media are asked to fill out a form and submit it — but did not receive a response.
However, this might be the worst kept secret in the area because for weeks social media, including the site Next Door, has been buzzing with rumors about the new store.
“Sunday I was talking to a crew member at Trader Joe’s who told me they will be opening a new store ‘near’ Target on Sleater Kinney sometime before the end of the year,” said a commenter on Next Door. “Today I talked to a Fred Meyer employee who said he had heard the same thing from two people he knows who work at Trader Joe’s. I’m hoping it really will happen!”
Another person said:
“For all the people who have been discussing what is going to be in the old Rite Aid on Sleater Kinney Street, you all will be excited to know that my husband went inside to talk to the electrician to ask what is this going to be. It is ‘TRADER JOES.’”
Hogum Bay Town Center in northeast Lacey has a new restaurant: Cooper’s Food and Drink, which has expanded from Tacoma to Lacey, said general manager DeShawn Langford on Thursday.
The business opened Wednesday, she said. The business is a restaurant, bar and patio, serving classic American fare: burgers, sandwiches, salads and pastas. Its two most popular items are fish and chips and the Cooper’s dip, a French dip sandwich, she said.
It also has a full bar with craft cocktails, four rotating beers on tap, plus eight standard beers and wine, Langford said.
Cooper’s opens at 11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays for lunch and dinner, then opens at 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast, lunch and dinner, she said.
Cooper’s Food and Drink is at 2400 Marvin Road NE, Suite A.
On Sept. 20, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub will celebrate 40 years of business, said co-owner Mike Heelan this week.
But it might be a familiar celebration because Heelan said it’s going to be similar to what they have done for St. Patrick’s Day. There will be live music, an outdoor beer garden, including a 3,600-square-foot tent on hand in the event of rain, and a pig roast with all the trimmings (baked beans, cornbread, etc.).
O’Blarney’s, which is in Olympia but very close to Lacey, is at 4411 Martin Way E. It opened in 1985 as just a tavern.
At the time it was one of the few businesses in the area except for the movie theaters, which later became Capital Christian Center, Heelan said.
In those early years, a lot of teens went to the movies but they also were curious about O’Blarney’s, he said. When they turned 21, it made for a busy tavern, saying they did a “super high volume” of business in those days. Over the years, the tavern finally expanded into a restaurant, which now serves all ages, he said.
O’Blarney’s continues to be a popular destination, particularly on NFL Sundays.
“This business has meant a lot to a lot of people over the years,” Heelan said.
Heelan, too, is co-owner of the O’Blarney’s in Centralia, which opened in 2011, he said.
Tumwater’s Development Review Committee is set to hear a convenience store proposal at its next meeting on Sept. 4, according to city information.
“The applicant proposes to develop a 4,800-square-foot convenience store with six fuel pumps at the corner of Tumwater Boulevard and a newly developed Tyee Drive,” the project narrative reads. “The site will include pedestrian access connecting the public sidewalk to the convenience store, consistent with applicable municipal code design guidelines for this zoning district.”
The development review committee, similar to other pre-submission-type bodies in Olympia, Lacey and Thurston County, provides developer feedback on what local government will expect of their proposals before they become official.
Dent Center in west Olympia has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Olympia area, according to U-Haul Co. of Washington.
Dent Center at 410 Ronlee Lane NW, Suite C, will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, and moving supplies, according to a news release.
“U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945,” the release reads. “During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation.”
If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at [email protected].
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - Human remains discovered in a Lacey have been identified as Donald Myrel Nelson, solving part of a 35-year-old cold case that began with his 1989 disappearance.Human remains found in Lacey, WA in 2009The backstory:According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), the skeletal remains were found in a field near Meadows Elementary School on April 30, 2009. The body was wearing Levi's jeans, boxer shorts and knee-high white athletic socks with a green Ni...
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - Human remains discovered in a Lacey have been identified as Donald Myrel Nelson, solving part of a 35-year-old cold case that began with his 1989 disappearance.
The backstory:
According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), the skeletal remains were found in a field near Meadows Elementary School on April 30, 2009. The body was wearing Levi's jeans, boxer shorts and knee-high white athletic socks with a green Nike logo.
Despite traditional forensic efforts, authorities were unable to identify the unknown man. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in 2011 and remained open.
In 2025, the TCSO and the King County Medical Examiner's Office submitted the remains to Othram, a Texas-based forensic sequencing lab that specializes in challenging identification cases.
Othram scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to build a DNA profile and shared it with the company's forensic genetic genealogy team to search for possible relatives.
A follow-up investigation by law enforcement led to the identification of John Doe as Donald Myrel Nelson, born April 18, 1960.
What they're saying:
"Critical funding to enable forensic genetic genealogy testing in this case was made possible by Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Nick Brown, and the Washington State Legislature," wrote Othram in a press release. "We are so grateful for their support in providing this funding."
Dig deeper:
According to records, Nelson was reported missing in February 1989, just weeks before his 29th birthday.
Investigators worked closely with Nelson's family to bring closure to the decades-old missing person case.
What you can do:
The investigation remains open, and the TCSO Cold Case Unit is working to determine the circumstances surrounding Nelson's death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the unit at [email protected] and reference case number 09-002677.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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