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.
Also in Utah Eats: Lion House rolls make a comeback; a new director at DABS.This article is excerpted from the Utah Eats newsletter. To get the full newsletter every Wednesday, subscribe at sltrib.com/newsletters.Hello, Eaters! This week, I checked out a new restaurant in Utah County called ...
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Hello, Eaters! This week, I checked out a new restaurant in Utah County called Di Napoli, a fast-casual pasta and panini place at 29 W. University Parkway in Orem. It was opened by the same family that founded Napoli’s Italian Restaurant in Ogden and Sandy, in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
Franky Qerimi — whose father, Tony Qerimi, brought the Napoli’s brand to Utah from Texas — works in operations for Di Napoli and also manages the Sandy location. His brother Nino Qerimi is one of the managers at Di Napoli.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nino Qerimi, manager at Di Napoli in Orem, is pictured with one of the many sweet treats available at the new location on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
The Ogden and Sandy restaurants are sit-down, full-service places, Franky Qerimi said. At the Orem restaurant, which opened May 14, you order at the counter and then a staffer brings your food to you.
The menu is a little different at Di Napoli, too. At Napoli’s, you’ll find time-intensive dishes like the chicken niccola, or “what you first think of when you think about Italian,” Qerimi said.
At Di Napoli, the menu features salads, paninis — a new menu item for the Qerimi family’s restaurants — plus pastas that are quicker to turn out, but still made with ”very traditional, very classic, refined recipes,” he said.
Di Napoli has its own vibe as well. The Ogden and Sandy restaurants are more “classic,” Qerimi said, but the Orem spot is “a little bit more modern.” I thought it had the feel of an Italian cafe, with brown leather booths, black wooden chairs and white tables, with photography on the walls.
The food is what really shines at Di Napoli, though. Qerimi said his family worked for four months to develop their own recipe for schiacciata, an Italian flatbread that’s similar to focaccia but is less airy and spongy. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, this tasty bread is the base for all the paninis at Di Napoli. “We think we got it right,” Qerimi said.
I had an incredible lunch at Di Napoli. To read more about my meal, scroll down to the “Dish of the Week” section of this newsletter.
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Kolbie
• The Garden Restaurant, in the lobby of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 E. South Temple, reopened Monday, along with other portions of the historic building at Temple Square. With the restaurant’s reopening comes the return of the soft and fluffy Lion House rolls, named for the downtown Salt Lake City restaurant that first created them.
• Strada by Matteo just opened at 30 E. 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City, in the old Toasters space. The latest project by Matteo Sogne — owner of the downtown Italian restaurant Matteo — Strada focuses on pasta and sandwiches. According to Strada’s sparse Instagram profile, the restaurant is open for lunch right now and will be open for dinner in the future.
• Galbi Grill, at 1812 Red Cliffs Drive, opened recently in the Red Cliffs Mall in St. George. This restaurant offers Korean barbecue and hot pot.
• Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed a new executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) as previous director Tiffany Clason departs for a new position in the private sector. On Friday, the governor’s office announced that Ericka Evans had been chosen to lead the DABS, pending confirmation by the Utah Senate.
For lunch at Di Napoli, I ordered the grilled chicken panini ($17) on the recommendation of Franky Qerimi, who described it as “simple, classic, very elegant.”
Well, it was a delicious choice, made with chicken breast tenderloin, stracciatella cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze and roasted red peppers, on schiacciata bread. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well, balanced perfectly with the sweet, tangy glaze and other panini components.
Just when I thought this meal couldn’t get any better, I took a bite of my slice of Italian cream cake ($8).
OMG, THIS CAKE. Imagine the best blueberry muffin that has ever existed, rich yet somehow light and with a hint of lemon, then put mascarpone cream between two cake-size layers of that muffin. Add fresh berries on the side, and sprinkle powdered sugar over the whole thing.
It was so good I could’ve cried. I ate the whole generous slice, and wished there was more.
Di Napoli makes all of its desserts in-house, including the decadent Italian cream cake. Now I need to go back and try the rest.
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The restaurant is just minutes from both Utah Valley University and BYU, making it an ideal spot for students and burrito lovers alike. This marks a major milestone for the brand as it brings its signature fusion of bold Mexican flavors to the state for the first time.The new location is locally owned and operated by Loco Rico LLC, an established multi-unit and multi-brand operator with over 40 years of experience in the QSR space.“We’re excited to introduce guests across Orem and Utah to the unique flavor of Bubbak...
The restaurant is just minutes from both Utah Valley University and BYU, making it an ideal spot for students and burrito lovers alike. This marks a major milestone for the brand as it brings its signature fusion of bold Mexican flavors to the state for the first time.
The new location is locally owned and operated by Loco Rico LLC, an established multi-unit and multi-brand operator with over 40 years of experience in the QSR space.
“We’re excited to introduce guests across Orem and Utah to the unique flavor of Bubbakoo’s Burritos, especially in such a popular city,” said a representative with Loco Rico. “The brand has built a loyal fanbase through its expansive menu of great-tasting options, and we can’t wait for friends and family members throughout Orem to enjoy our diverse array of flavors. We’re thrilled for Bubbakoo’s in Orem to become the go-to Mexican spot for guests across the area.”
The multi-unit signed agreement, inked in September of 2024, is bringing 5+ locations to the valley over the next 3 years.
Over the past 17 years, Bubbakoo’s Burritos has become a fan favorite for its unique menu, superb customer service, and welcoming dining environment. The new Bubbakoo’s Burritos location continues this tradition by offering classic menu items that the brand is known for, including the newly renamed Papi Hibachi (hibachi-style steak and shrimp) burrito, the Nashville burrito, the Crispy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla, customizable entrees, and more. Each menu item is crafted with fresh, delicious ingredients that are sure to delight any palate.
“Expanding into Utah—especially in a dynamic city like Orem—is a milestone moment for Bubbakoo’s,” said Chris Ives, CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos. “We’re excited to introduce our bold flavors and unique guest experience, and we look forward to becoming part of the Orem community in a meaningful way.”
Bubbakoo’s Burritos has been a Mexican-fusion staple since the brand’s inception in 2008. Featuring a variety of unique, customizable and wow-worthy menu items made-to-order with fresh ingredients, the brand has grown from its Jersey Shore roots.
SOURCE Bubbakoo’s Burritos
OREM — If you want to access certain areas of Utah that are designated for wildlife, you have to buy a hunting or fishing license.That’s according to a new state law, which took effect in May.But part of the popular Bonneville Shoreline Trail is right in the middle of one of those areas, leaving some users surprised.Kyle Burgess was out jogging on the trail...
OREM — If you want to access certain areas of Utah that are designated for wildlife, you have to buy a hunting or fishing license.
That’s according to a new state law, which took effect in May.
But part of the popular Bonneville Shoreline Trail is right in the middle of one of those areas, leaving some users surprised.
Kyle Burgess was out jogging on the trail in Orem on Sunday when he said a Department of Natural Resources officer stopped him.
“(He) told me that to continue running on this specific land, that I would have to have a either current hunting, fishing or combination license,” Burgess said.
That’s thanks to HB309, which Utah lawmakers passed last session. It was signed into law and took effect two months ago. The law requires anyone 18 and older to possess a license to access land within a wildlife management area.
The Division of Wildlife Resource’s website lists more than two dozen areas where the law applies. Part of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Orem falls within the Timpanogos wildlife management area.
Burgess, who went viral in 2020 over his encounter with a cougar in Slate Canyon, posted about his experience on Instagram, mostly to let others know about it.
“It’s a very used area,” Burgess told KSL TV. “There are a lot of mountain bike trails, a lot of running trails, so it is definitely maybe a surprise to a lot of people.”
Faith Heaton Jolley, spokesperson for the Utah DWR, said these management areas are specifically for wildlife — and for those who hunt and fish.
“They’re not necessarily for trail running or mountain biking or hiking, even though those activities have taken place on these properties,” Jolley said.
Still, she acknowledged this is “a change” for people who have recreated in these wildlife management areas in the past.
“We want to just basically educate people now,” Jolley said, adding that signs have been installed, and officers will work to let people know about the need to purchase a hunting or fishing license.
Rep. Casey Snider, R-Paradise, who’s now the House majority leader, sponsored the law. He said wildlife management areas are funded only with hunting and fishing license dollars, and the law seeks to prevent people from “freeloading” by not paying.
“It’s no different than a park pass,” Snider said. “If you use a state park, you have to buy a pass. The properties are for wildlife, and these other uses are valuable for sure, but I don’t know if it’s fair for some user groups to pay and some not to.”
As for Burgess, the officer gave him a verbal warning. Burgess said he understands the reasoning behind the new rule, but it’s complicated.
“When you’re hunting, you know you have to have a hunting license. When you’re fishing, you know you have to have a fishing license,” he said. “But when I’m running in the mountains, generally speaking, you don’t need a license to run.”
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