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 Palm Harbor Museum 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 Palm Harbor, FL 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 Wall Springs 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 Massimo's Eclectic Fine Dining or visit Downtown Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor, FL, 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 Palm Harbor, FL 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 Palm Harbor, FL 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.
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Amy Moore loves the Palm Harbor Community, where she was born and raised.Moore has moved around the country for the last 20 years while her husband served in the Army, but the couple moved back home earlier this year.What You Need To Know “We’ve lived everywhere from Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Tennessee and this is where we want to be,” Moore said.When Moore heard some of her neighbors were struggling this holiday season, she wanted to help. It started w...
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Amy Moore loves the Palm Harbor Community, where she was born and raised.
Moore has moved around the country for the last 20 years while her husband served in the Army, but the couple moved back home earlier this year.
“We’ve lived everywhere from Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Tennessee and this is where we want to be,” Moore said.
When Moore heard some of her neighbors were struggling this holiday season, she wanted to help. It started with a post in a Facebook group about people asking where they could find an affordable place to live.
“One of the ladies actually ended up making her own post about an extended stay motel where multiple families lived,” Moore said. “To be honest, I wasn’t aware that was happening in this area.”
Moore and a couple of friends began collecting toys, clothes, school supplies and everyday essentials to give to those families. When they put out a call for some donations, the community answered.
“We weren’t expecting it to get like this,” Moore said. “We thought a few sponsors, a few gifts, someone suggested an Amazon Wishlist. It went from less than 100 things to over 300, 400 things.”
Those hundreds of gifts fill the lobby at the Palm Harbor Inn.
The motel off of Highway 19 North has become home to working families in a tough financial spot. While inflation has been gradually slowing this year, a recent study from WalletHub ranked Tampa Bay second in the country’s metro areas with the highest rise in inflation, behind Miami.
About 75% of occupants in the motel’s 100 rooms live there full-time and stay for up to two years, according to the property manager. Heidi Meyer moved to the inn last year from Holiday because she couldn’t afford to keep up with rent.
“This place was affordable and once we moved in here, it’s like one big family community,” she said. “Everybody looks out for everybody. We all do the best we can here, and this is the best we can do right now.”
Meyer works full-time as a security guard. But after paying rent and gas, there isn’t much extra money leftover to spend. Meyer said the gifts from the community will go a long way this Christmas.
“It means a lot to us,” she said. “It’s a godsend. I’m going to cry. It means a lot to all of us. It really does.”
Deb Kurtz has driven by the Palm Habor Inn for years, but never knew families like Meyer’s were living there full time. She and her husband stopped by to donate a few items and a check large enough to cover someone’s rent.
“It’s important to help people who don’t have as much as we do,” Kurtz said. “None of us, at some point, were that far away from being homeless or being in bad shape. Everybody’s been through rough times, so give each other a hand up.”
Moore believes everyone deserves to have a good holiday, no matter what situation they may find themselves in. She is overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers.
“It just shows the kindness of the community and the spirit,” Moore said. “It’s awesome.”
Moore is planning to organize another donation drive for families living at the Palm Harbor Inn around back-to-school time and again next Christmas.
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - County leaders in Pinellas say they want to improve the road, sidewalks and drainage systems in part of Palm Harbor, but the residents who live there say they have concerns.The proposed improvements are planned for a one-mile stretch of Nebraska Avenue from Alternate U.S.-19 to Westlake Boulevard."We did not ask for this, and we don’t want it," Ada Henderson, who lives along Nebraska Av...
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - County leaders in Pinellas say they want to improve the road, sidewalks and drainage systems in part of Palm Harbor, but the residents who live there say they have concerns.
The proposed improvements are planned for a one-mile stretch of Nebraska Avenue from Alternate U.S.-19 to Westlake Boulevard.
"We did not ask for this, and we don’t want it," Ada Henderson, who lives along Nebraska Avenue, said.
Right now, the two lanes vary in width from 11 to 12 feet, and there are sporadic sidewalks and ditches on both sides, the county said. The proposal would make the lanes a consistent 11 feet wide, sidewalks six feet wide on the south side and create a 10-foot-wide multiuse trail on the north side of the road.
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"People will be backing out into this path and into the street. They're going to run people over if they think that's going to be safe for people to have bicycles or a baby stroller. It's not safe," Henderson said. "You're not supposed to put a path in front of people's driveways, in front of their homes. People won’t be able to park. They won't be able to get their mail."
Henderson and Steve Ehlers, who also lives along Nebraska, said they’re concerned about traffic, safety and the value of their homes decreasing.
"You'll have no real driveway," Ehlers said. "You'll have just a parking lot right in front of your house. The houses are maybe 25 to 30 feet from the county right of way mark."
Ehlers and Henderson said residents are also concerned the project would eliminate the majority of the street’s trees.
"They want to cut most of the old growth trees down, which we find is one of the characteristics of Palm Harbor," Ehlers said.
The proposal also suggests possibly adding a roundabout at 16th Street.
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"They're not going to be able to maneuver around this roundabout," Henderson said.
Their biggest concern, they said, is for the safety of students from nearby schools who frequently walk and bike Nebraska Avenue.
"Right now, it is not safe, and what they’re going to do is going to be even worse," Henderson said.
Henderson said she’d rather see four way stops, traffic lights, streetlights and crosswalks with blinking lights added to Nebraska Avenue.
Right now, they have more than 400 signatures on a petition against the project.
The county said in a statement:
"The Nebraska Avenue Roadway Improvements Project is still early in the design phase. The design has changed significantly since it was first envisioned, particularly regarding tree preservation. Our aim is to make the route safer for schoolchildren and other pedestrians, improve drainage, and maintain the community’s charm. We are reviewing comments received from residents during a Project Information Meeting in February and in the months since, and we will continue to actively engage with the community."
Residents said they feel like the county hasn’t been listening to them. They plan to voice their concerns again at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting.
Construction is supposed to start in spring of 2024 and wrap up by the end of summer 2025.
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A new half-constructed roundabout in Palm Harbor is causing confusion among residents. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is adding a roundabout at U.S. Alt 19 and Florida Avenue. They told us the goal is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but some Palm Harbor residents said it's doing the opposite. The roundabout is still under construction, but several people in the area think this is creating a dangerous situation for drivers.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new half-constructed roundabout in Palm Harbor is causing confusion among residents.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is adding a roundabout at U.S. Alt 19 and Florida Avenue. They told us the goal is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but some Palm Harbor residents said it's doing the opposite.
The roundabout is still under construction, but several people in the area think this is creating a dangerous situation for drivers.
Brad Napoli lives just down the street from the roundabout.
"If you just look at it, like watching cars go through it right now, nobody knows how to use it," Napoli said.
Napoli added that he thinks it's creating more harm than good. He said drivers are confused and the road is narrow, showing ABC Action News photos of a car accident he saw at the roundabout.
“They went straight through the middle of it. There's no lights out here, there's no traffic signs warning of a new traffic route," Napoli said.
FDOT said they worked with the construction team to make sure proper signage and barrels were in place. As far as lighting goes, they're working on it.
“As soon as the project wraps up—we're working with Duke Energy—they're going to come in, and they're going to add lighting to the area, so there will be lighting added," Kristen Carson with FDOT said.
They expect to wrap up construction in August, so we will not see more lights until then.
Carson said roundabouts take an adjustment for residents and drivers. She said FDOT is confident this roundabout will slow drivers down and make it safer for pedestrians.
“Roundabouts essentially take a little bit of time to get used to, but there's really tremendous safety benefits to roundabouts,” Carson said.
FDOT expects to wrap up construction in August. Click here to read more about the project plans.
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PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A lifelong University of Michigan super fan, Dorothy Emling, 87, will attend the 2024 Rose Bowl college national championship playoff football game on Monday against Alabama, fulfilling a 50-year bucket list wish.“I’m so ready,” she said. “I’m so pumped.”What You Need To Know Emling lives in Palm Harbor with her daughter but grew up in Lincoln Park, Mich., where she said everyone who lived Downriver rooted for the Wolverines. The great-grandm...
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A lifelong University of Michigan super fan, Dorothy Emling, 87, will attend the 2024 Rose Bowl college national championship playoff football game on Monday against Alabama, fulfilling a 50-year bucket list wish.
“I’m so ready,” she said. “I’m so pumped.”
Emling lives in Palm Harbor with her daughter but grew up in Lincoln Park, Mich., where she said everyone who lived Downriver rooted for the Wolverines. The great-grandma said she has always wanted to see Michigan play in the Rose Bowl.
“It’s been on my bucket list for 50 years,” she said. “I was supposed to go back in 1997 and my hubby got sick and we couldn’t go and that’s the year that they won the championship.”
Emling’s son, David Buko, 58 who lives in Freeland, Mich., granted his mom’s wish and called to surprise her with the news while she was at the doctor’s office.
“He said, ‘What are you doing?’ And I said, ‘Well, my knee went out. He said, ‘So, do I have to take a wheelchair and push you?’ I go, ‘Where?’ He goes, ‘The Rose Bowl,’” said Emling. “I go, ‘The Rose Bowl?’ The nurse comes in and goes are you alright and I said, ‘I’m going to the Rose Bowl.’”
Emling will meet her son in California on Saturday where they’ll attend both the Rose Bowl parade and game.
“My son has a chair for me. So, I can watch the parade,” she said. “Right on the Rose Bowl street that they go by. I’m so excited.”
The great grandma packed one bag for the trip that was full of nothing but Michigan apparel. She’ll also meet her Palm Harbor friends, Pat and Chris Howes, both 72, whose grandson Noah, plays on the Michigan football team as a tight end.
Emling said it’s going to be the trip of a lifetime and joked that she can finally pass away.
“I can go in peace now,” she said. “Go to heaven.”
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A church in Palm Harbor is hosting a dedication concert for its brand-new pipe organ, which was installed over the summer.What You Need To Know Parishioners raised over $ 1 million to get the 2019 pipes delivered to their sanctuary from a company in Canada. It took several weeks to install them.Thomas Sheehan, the associate director of music and organist for the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., has been tapped to christen the instrument. Sheehan has played the organ for s...
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A church in Palm Harbor is hosting a dedication concert for its brand-new pipe organ, which was installed over the summer.
Parishioners raised over $ 1 million to get the 2019 pipes delivered to their sanctuary from a company in Canada. It took several weeks to install them.
Thomas Sheehan, the associate director of music and organist for the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., has been tapped to christen the instrument. Sheehan has played the organ for some of the most memorable memorials in our country’s recent history, like the funerals for Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell and the American service for Queen Elizabeth.
For him, no instrument really tops the intricate sound an organ can make.
“I love the sort of limitless sound variety that the organ has,” he said.
And, boy, does he love testing those limits.
“[It can do] a generic organ sound, but it can also sound like a flute or a trumpet. It just sort of has so many different options to it," he said.
He’ll be showcasing those options in front of hundreds of people at St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church in Palm Harbor on Friday night.
The congregation is dedicating this organ after a long and winding road finally leading to Sheehan’s performance.
It’s something fellow organist, and St. Alfred’s choir director, Kevin Johnson, has dreamed of for over 22 years.
“It's such an emotional moment,” Johnson said. “It's a dream realized.”
Johnson has been wanting a pipe organ in this parish for over 20 years.
In 2021, he and the church began efforts to raise enough money to buy the 2019 pipes that make up this organ and have them installed in the sanctuary. In just a year and a half, they raised $1.2 million.
“It's been a long process, but it's been an exciting one,” Johnson said.
He says it took a month to individually install each pipe, then another two weeks to properly tune each one. When he was first able to hear its majestic sound, all that waiting was worth it.
“In one of my practice sessions, I was playing the last few chords of a Franck chorale and the tears just started to come,” Johnson said.
Now, he gets to hear his church’s new organ played by a master of the instrument.
“It was a real blessing to be able to have him come and play for us,” Johnson said of Sheehan.
For Sheehan, it’s a blessing for him, as well, and said the hard work for Johnson and the congregants is finally complete so now comes the time to rejoice in their house of worship.
“I feel like everybody just gets to relax and just enjoy the day,” Sheehan said. “Yeah, the fruits of the labors.”
Friday’s dedication is also the same day as the church’s 60th anniversary.
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