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 Daughters Of Utah Pioneer Museum-Historical Society 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 Springville, 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 Spring Creek 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 Magleby’s or visit THE WALKER WAR, 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 Springville, 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 Springville, 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 Springville, 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.
Retirees and seniors flock to Utah for its open landscapes, friendly locals, exceptional health care, and affordable housing options. In Utah, residents enjoy every season to its fullest, with annual snowfalls, scorching hot summers, and breathtaking autumn foliage. Better yet, Utah is as calm as the American retirement life gets, being the 13th largest state with a small population of less than 3 million.Utah's Cozy Town Retreats...
Retirees and seniors flock to Utah for its open landscapes, friendly locals, exceptional health care, and affordable housing options. In Utah, residents enjoy every season to its fullest, with annual snowfalls, scorching hot summers, and breathtaking autumn foliage. Better yet, Utah is as calm as the American retirement life gets, being the 13th largest state with a small population of less than 3 million.
Utah's Cozy Town Retreats
Known for its vibrant arts community and proximity to national parks, Cedar City offers a mix of cultural and recreational activities. The small town opens the list for its rocky, dry landscape and excellent representation of local culture with endless community events and an engaging local scene. Cedar City is one of the larger towns on the list, with a thriving small-business environment and a significant student population. Seniors who move to Cedar City often seek a toned-down version of Utah’s major cities like Provo and West Valley City. The wide variety of senior care facilities and medical institutions adds to the town’s appeal, with some of the top-rated facilities being Three Peaks Assisted Living and Our House Assisted Living of Cedar City. Despite being one of the best towns to retire in Utah, Cedar City is also one of the most expensive small towns in the state, with living costs only 4% cheaper than the national average.
The small town of Helper appeals to seniors for its location in Castle Valley in Utah, surrounded by scenic mountainous vistas. Like many of the unique towns in Utah, Helper was first established as a Coal mining community turned tourist attraction for its old-school atmosphere. Relocating to Helper is a travel back in time and a peaceful haven away from the bustle and city noise. Helper also ranks as one of the more affordable options on this list of the ten small towns in Utah that are ideal for seniors. Settled in 1881, helper is an excellent retirement option for those longing for an open desert landscape. The nearest medical and senior facilities in the area are Castleview Hospital and Green River Med Center, located 8 mi away from the nearby town of Price. Living costs in Helper are 20% cheaper than the national average, while housing costs stand out for being 48.2% cheaper at an estimated price of $175,000.
Springville is one of the most desirable senior destinations for those looking to retire close to the city. Springville sits central in the heart of the state and offers the perfect blend of outdoor activities and an expression of every season to its fullest. Providing a peaceful setting with access to cultural attractions like the Springville Museum of Art, seniors can enjoy a healthy blend of Thanks to its large population of retirees Springville has a senior center dedicated to serving the 50+ population, along with franchised assisted living centers like Canterbury Assisted Living and locally owned homes like Heritage Gardens. The town offers abundant outdoor recreational potential for seniors who keep active with places like the Wayne Bartholomew Family Park and nearby waterfront vistas of the nearby Provo Bay. Like the next town on this list, Springville is one of the most expensive towns to retire in, yet it remains highly desirable for its location and amenities. The average cost of living is 43.2% more than the national average, and average home prices are $484,200.
A neighboring town to Springville, Spanish Fork is also a drive away from the major metropolitan city of Provo, which is located 8.9 mi away. The small community is dotted with parks and is an ideal place to call home for seniors who prioritize easily accessible healthcare with top-notch medical facilities like the nearby Spanish Fork Hospital and Canyon View Medical Center. Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Spanish View Canyon allow abundant outdoor recreation and relaxing nature-centric activities like fishing, hiking, and more, with similar living costs as the neighboring town Springville, with average home prices of roughly $499,900 and an average cost of living 47.9% more than the national average. The small town is also known for being the home of the summer fiesta celebration, a local event from 1934.
Moab is one of the ultimate destinations to retire on this list of the best small towns in Utah for seniors because of its dry, open desert landscape. Escaping the typical small-town feel, Moab is renowned for its year-round attractions like Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. The small town is home to one of the most scenic routes and is the perfect place to catch a calming pink desert sunset. With a broad range of health and senior care options, Moab is one of the more desirable retirement communities in Utah. Yet, it is a city heavily reliant on tourism, with over 3 million annual visitors. Moab Senior Citizens Center and The Canyon Care Nursing Home, located near the Moab Regional Hospital area, are a few of the many wellness institutions. Additionally, the small town offers free transportation for residents and visitors with a new MAT fare-free program.
Located 90 South of Moab is the small outdoor-centric town of Bluff, named after the rock bluffs that sit along the San Juan River Valley. Bluff is best known as a quick stop on the way to the Grand Canyon and enhanced with attractions commemorating the town’s history, like the Bluff Fort with its displays and artifacts and welcoming Western atmosphere. Bluff ranks as one of the best towns for seniors who want to stay active. The small town allows easy accessibility to some of the state’s most famous natural attractions like the Monument Valley, Bears Ears National Monument, Valley of the Gods, and more. Along with being one of Utah's best nature-centric towns, Bluff is one of the most affordable towns to retire, with an average home price of $204,900 and annual single-living expenses of $34,000.
Syruces makes almost all lists of the best small towns to retire in for its perfect balance of small-town feel located near Salt Lake City's capital. Jensen Nature Park and the trail-rich Steed Park perfectly depict the town’s calming landscape. North Davis Senior Center, BeeHive Homes of Syracuse, and Sunset Park Villas retirement homes are some of Syracuse's best-rated assisted living centers. At the same time, major healthcare facilities like Heritage Lane Medical Plaza are conveniently located in the town’s center. The average home price in the area is $375,800, making Syracuse one of the most affordable suburb cities to retire in, sitting 32.4 miles from Salt Lake City. Notable things to consider before moving to Syruces or any other small town near Salt Lake City is the amount of snow the area gets.
Adding to the list of best Utah towns for seniors is the agriculturally rich town of Hurricane, an ideal destination for seniors looking to spend their time off enjoying the countryside lifestyle. Sitting 30 minutes west of Zion National Park, Hurricane is the town to relocate to if your ideal retirement years are enjoying embracing nature, catching sunsets, meditating in fresh-air settings, and finding new hikeable challenges of rock climbing and hiking. The Haven at Sky Mountain Independent and Assisted Living Community, Heritage Home Assisted Living, and Beehive Homes of Hurricane are a few of the top-ranking assisted living options in towns. Additionally, the Hurricane Senior Center is dedicated to serving the local senior community with events, clubs, and more. Standard home costs in Hurricane are $463,600, while the average cost of living per single person is 9% higher than the overall American average, according to Best Places living cost reports.
Leading to the wrap-up and end of the ultimate list of best towns for retirees in Utah is the mountainous town of Providence, tucked in the foothills of the Bear River Mountains. Providence is the ideal new hometown for seniors looking to stay as close as possible to Logan, Utah, which sits 3 mi away without sacrificing the peace of mind of the student and working population; between the two cities is a vast range of senior care centers, and assisted living options like Cache Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care, Carl Inoway Senior Housing, and top-notch health facilities like Logan Regional Hospital, and local family clinics within the town. With its balanced cost of living that was ranked 2.2% more expensive than the American average, and home prices of $483,800, Providence is tightly located in an upscale 10 km radius conveniently situated near a number of other quaint Utah Towns like Millville and its vast recreational areas such as the Millville Face Wildlife Management Area, and its neighboring towns Nibley.
Finally, one of the best small towns in Utah to retire for its slower pace of life, welcoming local community, and vibrant Art Scene, Springdale is the ideal place to call home if you are seeking a balance of all elements that make Utah a unique state. In these Utah towns, seniors can enjoy a mix of activities and access to healthcare, creating an ideal environment for a fulfilling and comfortable retirement lifestyle. Home to Zion National Park, very few residents live in Springdale, yet it is the ultimate escape from the city bustle and defines the rugged experience of living in a desert-setting town. Due to being an underdeveloped area with a population of 535 in 2021, renting a home in Springdale is much more affordable than owning one for $701,000, and average living costs are similar to other Utah towns, ranking 9.9% higher than the national average.
Although the beehive state is slightly more expensive than other destinations, retirees can consider it the cost of living in a calm, tranquil atmosphere with a small, caring population. Visit the ten small Utah towns ideal for seniors and spend some time exploring before choosing your next hometown.
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutesSPRINGVILLE — Ginette Bott, president and CEO of Utah Food Bank, said food bank workers noticed some inefficiencies after the pandemic and decided to make changes to adjust to the growing population.A new Utah Food Bank location — the Timpanogos Distribution Center — opened in Springville Thursday to allow the organization to bring more programs to Utah County and help people living throughout central Utah.Bott said this is not the only new addition; at the same time, the...
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SPRINGVILLE — Ginette Bott, president and CEO of Utah Food Bank, said food bank workers noticed some inefficiencies after the pandemic and decided to make changes to adjust to the growing population.
A new Utah Food Bank location — the Timpanogos Distribution Center — opened in Springville Thursday to allow the organization to bring more programs to Utah County and help people living throughout central Utah.
Bott said this is not the only new addition; at the same time, the Utah Food Bank purchased a warehouse immediately west of its South Salt Lake location, doubled the size of its facility in St. George, built a distribution center and pantry in San Juan County, built two pantries on the Navajo reservation, and are building a Hurricane Valley pantry in Washington County.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said as a child he would go with his family to a bulk food store and his mom would use a calculator to track every penny they spent, and tried to make the food last as long as possible. He did not know at the time that was not how everyone shopped for groceries.
Now the governor said he understands what his dad was talking about when he would say, "Remember who you are and where you came from." He said he is looking for ways to remember that his life has not always been like it is now.
"It's really easy to forget what true need is," he said Thursday.
Cox said Utah leads the nation in charitable giving, and in the past has had more donations than storage space, so some donations went to other states. With the new facility, more donations will be kept in the state to help Utahns.
Cox quoted the first territorial governor of Utah, Brigham Young, who said, "Prayer is good, but when baked potatoes and pudding and milk are needed, prayer will not supply their place."
He said this is a good reminder to work on providing food, "probably nonperishables."
He commented on how close the new Utah Food Bank warehouse is to the freeway, and how prominent its logo is. It shows two hands reaching out to each other in the shape of a heart.
"It's the best representation, I think, of who we are as Utahns. It's heart and hands," he said. "We have the heart, we have the compassion, but we also roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty."
Cox said rather than waiting for government to build the new building, Utahns stepped forward and volunteered and donated time, labor and skills. He said the Utah Food Bank is the "Amazon of food pantries" and the logistics of its expansion take a lot of people with vision and good leadership.
Springville Mayor Matthew Packard said city leaders are grateful for the visibility of the food bank — one that it isn't tucked away but can be seen by everyone traveling on the freeway.
"We're so grateful that you're here, and we hope that you always feel welcome in whatever interaction you have with the city, and also with the citizens," he said.
In the area around the facility, the number of people who need food is increasing, Bott said. She has heard about the need from partners in Utah County.
"We're here to enhance and to help," she said. "This will be a great opportunity for us to have the ability to travel more effectively, to get to these locations more often, and to be able to really help and serve on a broader scope than we have by trying to do one truckload at a time."
In addition to recognizing the companies that helped build the facility, Bott thanked two families for personal donations, the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation and Mike and Jan Littlefield, a Salt Lake couple who did not have children and left their inheritance to the Utah Food Bank. She said the donation from the Littlefield family helped build a kitchen at the distribution center that will feed children for generations.
SPRINGVILLE — A group of Springville seniors got to meet puzzle-maker and artist Eric Dowdle after completing a 60,000-piece puzzle he designed.Jigsaw puzzles are always out at the Springville Senior Center, for seniors to work on periodically throughout the day. Center Director Tori Eaton is great at finding fun projects for the center and after seeing Dowdle's 60,000-piece puzzle, she knew she had to get it, said Daryl Tucker, board of trustees member for the center.The "What a Wonderful World" puzzle is the w...
SPRINGVILLE — A group of Springville seniors got to meet puzzle-maker and artist Eric Dowdle after completing a 60,000-piece puzzle he designed.
Jigsaw puzzles are always out at the Springville Senior Center, for seniors to work on periodically throughout the day. Center Director Tori Eaton is great at finding fun projects for the center and after seeing Dowdle's 60,000-piece puzzle, she knew she had to get it, said Daryl Tucker, board of trustees member for the center.
The "What a Wonderful World" puzzle is the world's largest commercially available puzzle at 29 feet long and 8 feet tall and features the art of 187 different paintings from the Dowdle art studio. The puzzle comes in a huge box with 60 bags of 1,000 pieces each.
Each bag of pieces, when put together, completes one section of the puzzle. Once all 60 sections were put together at the Springville Senior Center, the city brought in a dozen tables for the seniors to connect them into one massive puzzle.
"It was a big project," Tucker said. "It was great. I actually miss working on it. It was quite challenging."
The puzzle depicts a map of the world with monuments, landmarks and other illustrations filling in the oceans in Dowdle's recognizable folk art style. Tucker said it was fun putting together all of the fine details and identifiable places — he remembers working on the Lincoln Memorial and other D.C. buildings.
"These beautiful and vibrant paintings showcase the wonders of our magnificent world. Explore the islands of the Pacific, twinkling lights of Paris, beauty of the Taj Mahal and the majesty of America's national parks on your puzzling journey," the Dowdle Folk Art website says.
More than 30 people contributed to the puzzle that was started in October and finished in January. Tucker said each section of the puzzle took a couple days to finish and sometimes multiple sections were worked on at the same time.
"Spent a lot of hours doing it and it was a pleasure," Tucker said.
Eaton contacted Dowdle's company hoping he could pay the seniors a visit once they completed the puzzle. At first, there was no response from Dowdle because of a mixup in trying to contact him, but once Dowdle heard about the seniors finishing the puzzle he made arrangements to visit on Jan. 18.
Tucker said Dowdle spent a lot of time with the seniors during his visit, ate lunch with them and gave them "high marks" on finishing the puzzle. He explained how challenging it was to create such a massive puzzle and said the seniors' puzzle process was just how he envisioned it would be completed.
Dowdle has a studio in Lindon where anyone can come and work on the same 60,000-piece puzzle. He invited the Springville seniors to come help, since they have prior experience.
Eaton's acquaintance at the Heber City senior center asked to borrow the puzzle for their seniors to complete. The puzzle was taken apart, bagged up into sections and taken to Heber City where even more people will get to face the challenge of the giant puzzle.
Tucker said activities and projects like this one are "indispensable" to the community, especially for people who have retired.
"The senior center always provides something for them to be engaged in or active in," he said. "It's a great organization and I would say, my biased opinion, is we're the best senior center anywhere."
The Springville Senior Center offers a variety of activities from book clubs to quilting, pottery, stained glass and music classes, tai chi groups, painting nights and more. The center also offers field trips around the state to exhibits downtown, sports events, concerts, plays, nature outings and more.
Dowdle has become famous for his intricate folk art-turned puzzles that he creates of cities, towns and places across the world, including several in Utah, where he showcases the uniqueness of the area.
"These puzzles are a way to show that there's no missing pieces, everybody matters, and we really celebrate the individual," Dowdle said in 2023. He aims to connect people and communities with his puzzles.
One of Costco's best selling items, Dowdle's puzzle sales exploded during the pandemic
Salt Lake City—Utah Food Bank is opening a new 77,032-square-foot facility in Springville to more efficiently respond to the increased need for food assistance in central Utah and Utah County. The ratio of food pantries to people in need has not kept pace with explosive population growth in the region, which has posed considerable challenges to Utah Food Bank’s work of Fighting Hunger Statewide for many years.Utah Food Bank acquired the 14.17-acre parcel in 2021 that now houses Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distributi...
Salt Lake City—Utah Food Bank is opening a new 77,032-square-foot facility in Springville to more efficiently respond to the increased need for food assistance in central Utah and Utah County. The ratio of food pantries to people in need has not kept pace with explosive population growth in the region, which has posed considerable challenges to Utah Food Bank’s work of Fighting Hunger Statewide for many years.
Utah Food Bank acquired the 14.17-acre parcel in 2021 that now houses Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distribution Center, strategically located to help Utah Food Bank better serve the 71,670 central Utah residents, and 1 in 8 central Utah children, who face hunger. The new facility will offer 50,364 square feet of warehouse and commercial kitchen space, and 26,668 square feet of office and conference room space. Its location in Springville provides easy access to major truck routes and the facility will offer volunteer opportunities, public donation drop-offs, and provide local jobs. It will also enable Utah Food Bank to offer direct service programs previously unavailable in central Utah, while facilitating the expansion of current programs in the area.
“Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we have been able to complete this project debt-free” according to Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank President & CEO. “Most people are unaware that there is such a high incidence of food insecurity in central Utah, and specifically Utah County, coupled with the fact that there simply are not enough food resources to support central Utah’s population. We aim to change that with this facility and look forward to serving the needs of central Utah families for generations to come.”
This facility is the first of several that Utah Food Bank will open in early 2024, including a warehouse with attached pantry in Blanding, two pantries on the Navajo Nation, and a pantry in Hurricane. These openings will cap off Utah Food Bank’s multi-pronged expansion project that began with the expansion of their Salt Lake and St. George facilities in 2023.
About Utah Food Bank
Founded in 1904, Utah Food Bank has operated under various names but remains true to its mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide by providing food to a statewide network of 245 emergency food pantries and agencies. Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 60.2 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 50.1 million meals, to families and individuals in need across the state. For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit www.utahfoodbank.org or find them on Instagram, Facebook and X at @utahfoodbank.
Salt Lake City—Utah Food Bank is opening a new 77,032-square-foot facility in Springville to more efficiently respond to the increased need for food assistance in central Utah and Utah County. The ratio of food pantries to people in need has not kept pace with explosive population growth in the region, which has posed considerable challenges to Utah Food Bank’s work of Fighting Hunger Statewide for many years.Utah Food Bank acquired the 14.17-acre parcel in 2021 that now houses Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distributi...
Salt Lake City—Utah Food Bank is opening a new 77,032-square-foot facility in Springville to more efficiently respond to the increased need for food assistance in central Utah and Utah County. The ratio of food pantries to people in need has not kept pace with explosive population growth in the region, which has posed considerable challenges to Utah Food Bank’s work of Fighting Hunger Statewide for many years.
Utah Food Bank acquired the 14.17-acre parcel in 2021 that now houses Utah Food Bank Timpanogos Distribution Center, strategically located to help Utah Food Bank better serve the 71,670 central Utah residents, and 1 in 8 central Utah children, who face hunger. The new facility will offer 50,364 square feet of warehouse and commercial kitchen space, and 26,668 square feet of office and conference room space. Its location in Springville provides easy access to major truck routes and the facility will offer volunteer opportunities, public donation drop-offs, and provide local jobs. It will also enable Utah Food Bank to offer direct service programs previously unavailable in central Utah, while facilitating the expansion of current programs in the area.
“Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we have been able to complete this project debt-free” according to Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank President & CEO. “Most people are unaware that there is such a high incidence of food insecurity in central Utah, and specifically Utah County, coupled with the fact that there simply are not enough food resources to support central Utah’s population. We aim to change that with this facility and look forward to serving the needs of central Utah families for generations to come.”
This facility is the first of several that Utah Food Bank will open in early 2024, including a warehouse with attached pantry in Blanding, two pantries on the Navajo Nation, and a pantry in Hurricane. These openings will cap off Utah Food Bank’s multi-pronged expansion project that began with the expansion of their Salt Lake and St. George facilities in 2023.
About Utah Food Bank
Founded in 1904, Utah Food Bank has operated under various names but remains true to its mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide by providing food to a statewide network of 245 emergency food pantries and agencies. Last fiscal year, Utah Food Bank distributed 60.2 million pounds of food and goods, the equivalent of approximately 50.1 million meals, to families and individuals in need across the state. For more information about Utah Food Bank, visit www.utahfoodbank.org or find them on Instagram, Facebook and X at @utahfoodbank.
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