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 Early Orem Canals Historic Monument 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 Orem, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Nielsen's Grove 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 Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe or visit Orem Heritage Museum, 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 Orem, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Orem, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Orem, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
OREM, Utah – Utah Valley University baseball dropped a midweek game on Tuesday night at UCCU Ballpark to Brigham Young University, 4-2. UVU (25-24) recorded a season-high 14 strikeouts of BYU (19-26) hitters while holding them to only four hits in the game. Cole Jordan extended his hitting streak to 14 games, with ...
OREM, Utah – Utah Valley University baseball dropped a midweek game on Tuesday night at UCCU Ballpark to Brigham Young University, 4-2. UVU (25-24) recorded a season-high 14 strikeouts of BYU (19-26) hitters while holding them to only four hits in the game. Cole Jordan extended his hitting streak to 14 games, with Daniel Dickinson reaching base for the 20th consecutive contest.
"That was a good battle. It is great to see the way this matchup brings out the baseball community in the region," said UVU head coach Eddie Smith.
Colton Kennedy made his third start of the season and found an early groove when he struck out the side in the top of the first inning and struck out Brock Watkins to start the second inning for his fourth consecutive strikeout. He sent down the Cougars in order in his first two innings of work to set the tone for the Wolverine staff.
BYU broke through in the top of the third after walks to Ryker Schow and Luke Anderson before Easton Jones homered to center field to put the Cougars in front 3-0. The Wolverines turned to senior Nick Sims, who came up with a pair of strikeouts to end the third inning before starting the fourth with two strikeouts. He finished the game by matching a season-high five strikeouts, which was one off a career-high.
The Wolverines recorded their first hit in the fourth inning when Jordan doubled to left center to put a runner in scoring position. He hustled home to make it 3-1 on a single from Luke Iverson. BYU did not waste any time getting the run back as Jones tripled to make it 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning against reliever Ethan Brodsky.
Isaac Lovings reached base for the 18th consecutive game with a single down the right-field line that was just out of the reach of the two infielders for BYU. Dickinson worked a five-pitch walk to bring the tying run to the plate, and Burke Camper delivered with a single to left field to cut the Cougar lead to 4-2. Hayden Coon retired Jordan with the tying run on the base in the fifth.
UVU threatened in the sixth inning, as Bach was hit by a pitch to start the inning, but BYU turned a 5-6-3 double play with the shift on against Iverson for two key outs. The double play may have saved the game or at least the lead, as Jayden Smith tripled to left center, but the bases were empty.
In the eighth inning, the Cougars looked to add some insurance runs, but this time, the UVU infield came up with a double play going around the horn, which saved a run or two when Watkins doubled to left center. The Wolverines threatened in the bottom half with a one-out double from Bach, but they stranded him.
The Wolverines had one more rally in the bottom of the ninth inning. Lovings reached when he was hit by a pitch with one out, and Cougar Cooke reached when he was hit. The game ended on a diving catch by Cooper Vest, who quickly threw to first to double off the runner at first.
Utah Valley heads to Tarleton State for their final road WAC series of the year. The series begins on Friday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. MT and will continue with a 2:00 p.m. MT contest on Saturday, May 11 before the series wraps up on Sunday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. MT.
Digital content producerOREM — Utah County is finally getting its first Cheesecake Factory restaurant as the chain announced plans for a new location in Orem.The restaurant will be located at University Place, by the Dillard’s and Itto Sushi. On Facebook, Orem city officials said the Cheesecake Factory will take over the space currently occupied by Los Hermanos, which is moving back to downtown Provo.“The Cheesecake Factory is very pleased to be opening a restaurant at University Place, allowin...
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OREM — Utah County is finally getting its first Cheesecake Factory restaurant as the chain announced plans for a new location in Orem.
The restaurant will be located at University Place, by the Dillard’s and Itto Sushi. On Facebook, Orem city officials said the Cheesecake Factory will take over the space currently occupied by Los Hermanos, which is moving back to downtown Provo.
“The Cheesecake Factory is very pleased to be opening a restaurant at University Place, allowing us to serve Utah County families and visitors,” said David Overton, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. “The Cheesecake Factory has enjoyed being part of the greater Salt Lake City area since first opening there in 2007, and we look forward to being part of the community.”
Construction will begin immediately, according to a press release from University Place. No opening date has been released.
“When we ask customers at University Place what new restaurant they most want, Cheesecake Factory always tops the list. Woodbury Corporation is thrilled to bring this dynamic restaurant to Utah County and believe it is the perfect complement to our lineup of entertainment, dining and shopping options,” Danny Woodbury, senior vice president of leasing at Woodbury Corporation.
The Cheesecake Factory opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, in 1978 and now has 210 restaurants in the United States, plus one in Toronto, Canada. Currently, there are two Utah locations — one in Salt Lake City and another in Murray.
The Orem location will be open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The Cheesecake Factory is known for its extensive menu — offering more than 250 menu selections and more than 30 cheesecakes — generous portions and distinctive décor.
On its Facebook page, Los Hermanos announced that Wednesday is its last day at University Place. The restaurant, which moved to Orem following a devastating fire in 2019, will be returning to downtown Provo and moving into the Knight Block building — across the street from its former location on the corner of Center Street and University Avenue.
It’s aiming to reopen by the first week of February.
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OREM, Utah (ABC4) — The Cheesecake Factory is coming to Utah County with a new location opening soon between the Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University campuses.Construction will begin immediately on the new Cheesecake Factory at the University Place...
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — The Cheesecake Factory is coming to Utah County with a new location opening soon between the Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University campuses.
Construction will begin immediately on the new Cheesecake Factory at the University Place mall located at 575 East University Parkway. According to a press release, the restaurant will be situated next to Dillard’s and Itto Sushi, at the former location of Los Hermanos.
“The Cheesecake Factory is very pleased to be opening a restaurant at University Place, allowing us to serve Utah county families and visitors,” said Cheesecake Factory Founder, Chairman and CEO David Overton. “The Cheesecake Factory has enjoyed being part of the greater Salt Lake City area since first opening there in 2007 and we look forward to being part of the community.”
The new Utah County location will be the third Cheesecake Factory in Utah, according to the restaurant’s website. Currently, the “upscale casual” restaurant has two locations along the Wasatch Front, one in the City Creek Mall in downtown Salt Lake City and another in the Fashion Place Mall in Murray.
The restaurant chain is known for its distinctive décor and wide selection of cheesecakes of various creative flavors. The new Orem location will be open seven days a week and will serve lunch, dinner and a weekend brunch.
University Place, which opened in the 1970s, is in the middle of a $500 million revitalization under its current owner and operator, the Woodbury Corporation. senior Vice President of Leasing Danny Woodbury anticipates the Cheesecake Factory to be a welcomed addition to the shopping center.
“When we ask customers at University Place what new restaurant they most want, Cheesecake Factory always tops the list,” said Woodbury. “Woodbury Corporation is thrilled to bring this dynamic restaurant to Utah County and believe it is the perfect complement to our lineup of entertainment, dining and shopping options.”
While construction will begin as soon as possible, there is no timeline for when the restaurant will open for business.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided a first look inside the new Orem Utah Temple, releasing more than a dozen interior and exterior images prior to media, special-guest and public tours of the new house of the Lord.Located between Utah County’s Wasatch Front and the eastern shores of Utah Lake, the Orem temple will be the state’s 19th dedicated temple, with another nine temples awaiting ...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided a first look inside the new Orem Utah Temple, releasing more than a dozen interior and exterior images prior to media, special-guest and public tours of the new house of the Lord.
Located between Utah County’s Wasatch Front and the eastern shores of Utah Lake, the Orem temple will be the state’s 19th dedicated temple, with another nine temples awaiting dedication or under construction.
The interior and exterior images of the three-story, 71,998-square-foot sacred edifice built in a prominent, visible location just off Interstate 15 and near Utah Valley University were first published Monday, Oct. 23, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The photos were accompanied by a three-minute video offering additional looks inside and out of the temple.
The series of open-house tours of the Orem temple begins Monday morning, with a 9 a.m. briefing, tour and interviews with media representatives.
The public tours are available from Friday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 16, excluding Sundays and Thanksgiving Day, with special-guest tours set for Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 24-26.
Reservations for the public tours, which are recommended and available online, are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Orem Utah Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in two sessions, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all meetinghouses in the temple district.
The Orem temple is built on nearly 16 acres of a homestead settled by the Wiliamsen family, Norwegian immigrants and Latter-day Saint converts who arrived in 1864. Subsequent generations farmed the property, which was purchased by the Church in 2004.
It is located in Orem’s Lakeview area, known for its fruit orchards and dairy farms. As such, the cherry bloom is an integral design element of the temple’s interior finishes in the art glass, wood panels and metal handrails.
With marble wainscots and wood columns featured throughout the temple, the details of the columns, wainscoting and coffered ceilings become more articulated as one moves throughout the temple’s ordinance rooms, culminating in the celestial room. Woodwork is painted, and wall coverings are subtle, allowing for the attention to be on the temple work and worship taking place.
The symmetrical granite-clad steel structure is topped by a multitiered tower, featuring a slender steel spire. Topping out at a height of 218 feet, the Orem temple is one of the Church’s taller temples.
The floor plan includes four 50-seat instruction rooms.
The exterior is clad in Pedras Salgadas granite stone panels, fabricated in Portugal, with the panel carvings on the parapets and window surrounds completed in Michigan. Outside, the doors are bronze-colored and the windows taupe-hued with art glass.
The first-story windows feature art-glass designs representing the nearby wetlands and Utah Lake, with water, cattails, bulrushes and other grasses and prominent elements. The second- and third-story windows feature elements of the cherry tree — blossoms, leaves, fruit and branches.
The large selection of trees, shrubs and perennials comprising the landscaping include white fir, bigtooth maple, Norwegian sunset maple, snow queen hydrangeas, common periwinkle and whirling butterfly bushes.
The flooring features Crema Marfil marble from Turkey, fabricated in California in cream and red colors, with shades of green and brown. The flooring patterns involve diamond shapes and circle accents, with a simple linear border of multiple colors and an additional cherry leaf border.
Carpet is used in the ordinance rooms, with carpet carvings replicating the diamond patterns and circle accents of the stone flooring. The corner elements various flowers and cherry branches with blossoms, leaves and cherries. The carpeting’s range of green and gold colors create an abstract floral atmosphere.
Designs for the decorative paintings, which are based on art nouveau styles, feature curving lines, cattails and cherry branches and blossoms. The colors — reds and greens, with light-brown and pink accents — are similar to those used throughout the temple. Gold-leaf line work highlights specific designs and elements.
The interior art glass is a simple reflection of the exterior windows, starting with the same bottom border pattern and grid work. The glass doors to and upper windows of the celestial room feature cherry tree branch, bloom and leaf designs.
The lighting fixtures are of transitional cylindrical shapes. The materials include brass, crystal and glass, with motifs inspired by the cherry tree.
The millwork has art nouveau motifs inspired by local flora and the nearby wetlands, while the font railing in the baptistry is decorative metal and etched glass, also using cherry tree elements.
Interior walls are in cream, tan and green tones, and the furniture has a cherry finish.
A temple for Orem was one of eight locations announced on Oct. 5, 2019, by President Russell M. Nelson during the Saturday evening women’s session of general conference.
The three-story, 70,000-square-foot edifice with a single attached central spire is located on a 15.39-acre tract at 1471 S. Geneva Road in Orem, just west of Interstate 15 and Utah Valley University. The First Presidency announced the temple site on Dec. 11, 2019, and released the exterior rendering on June 24, 2020.
It was the first of the eight to begin construction when Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy and then president of the Utah Area, presided at the Sept. 5, 2020, groundbreaking ceremony.
Announced by the First Presidency four months ago, the temple’s dedication date had drawn increased interest since President Nelson had announced plans to reconstruct the Provo Utah Temple, located less than five miles away. That closure was planned to occur after the dedication of the Orem temple and start of its operation — it is now— is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2024.
In November 2021, the Church released an exterior rendering of the redesigned Provo temple, which will remain at the same location at the mouth of Rock Canyon on Provo’s east bench.
The Orem temple is of the Church’s 28 total temples — dedicated, under construction or renovation — in the state.
Utah’s currently operating temples are the Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Draper, Jordan River, Logan, Monticello, Mount Timpanogos, Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain, Payson, Provo, Provo City Center, Saratoga Springs and Vernal temples.
Besides the pending dedication of the Orem temple, the Red Cliffs Utah Temple has its dedication in spring 2024.
Three pioneer-era temples have undergone renovations in the past several years, with the St. George Utah Temple to be rededicated in December. Work continues on the Salt Lake and Manti temples.
Eight other Utah temples are under construction — Deseret Peak, Ephraim, Heber Valley, Layton, Lindon, Smithfield, Syracuse and Taylorsville.
Address: 1451 S. 1100 West, Orem, UT 84058
Announced: Oct. 5, 2019, by President Russell M. Nelson.
Groundbreaking: Sept. 5, 2020, by Elder Craig C. Christensen, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president.
Scheduled for dedication: Jan. 21, 2024.
Public open house: Friday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 (excluding Sundays and Thanksgiving Day).
Property size: 15.39 acres.
Building size: 71,998 square feet.
Building height: 218 feet, including the spire.
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Just Ingredients Grand Opening
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On February 28th, there is a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Orem mayor present. Immediately following, the store is open to the public from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
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