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 Old Fort Spanish Fork 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 Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork City 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 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant or visit Old Historic Spanish Fork High School Gymnasium, 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 Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork, 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.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4) - Happy Weekend, Utah! We wrapped up the work week feeling more like Fall as opposed to summer, but don't be fooled-- heat will make a comeback. Before heat builds back though, we have a stunning Saturday on deck with daytime highs running below average along the Wasatch Front. Partly cloudy skies are expected with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Northern and central Utah mountains can expect mid 70s to low 80s for daytime highs. A stalled cold front in central Utah opened the door for cooler conditions, but a trialing ...
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4) - Happy Weekend, Utah! We wrapped up the work week feeling more like Fall as opposed to summer, but don't be fooled-- heat will make a comeback. Before heat builds back though, we have a stunning Saturday on deck with daytime highs running below average along the Wasatch Front. Partly cloudy skies are expected with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Northern and central Utah mountains can expect mid 70s to low 80s for daytime highs. A stalled cold front in central Utah opened the door for cooler conditions, but a trialing front will slowly push this front south and through southern Utah today. Southern Utah will see similar temperatures to yesterday with highs in the 90s for most and low to mid 100s for hot spots. There's a slight chance we see an isolated high based thunderstorm in Grand County due to a slight uptick in moisture and the boundary On Sunday, Utah will be under the influence of a broad ridge of high pressure so a warming trend will kick off, yet highs will stay roughly below average by five degrees.
Dry air is still in place and with breezy conditions ahead of the front, the fire risk remains critical for eastern and southern Utah. Red Flag Warnings are in effect through 9pm tonight in parts of southern and southeastern Utah. Areas impacted include Grand Staircase, Color Country Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Book Cliffs, southeast Utah, and the Central Mountains where the Monroe Canyon Fire is currently burning over 67,000 acres. Conditions allow for winds out of the west reaching 15-25 mph and gusts in the 30-40 mph range, humidity will drop as low as 8-15%. Sunday brings a warming trend statewide, but as of right now, no Red Flag Warnings are expected.
Heading into early next week, heat begins to rise with temperatures jumping above average, joining southern and central Utah with highs returning to the low and mid 90s. High pressure will dominate through the midweek, but the positioning of the high could pull east and allow for an uptick in monsoon moisture with a potential of a storm or two, but we will see.
We'll keep you updated on the latest developments in our 4Warn forecast both on-air and online, we are Good4Utah!
Three wildfires broke out Sunday and Monday in Utah County but were contained and structural damage was avoided.A fire ignited in the Spanish Fork River Bottoms around noon Monday, burning 0.75 acres before it was put out by Spanish Fork Fire and other neighboring fire departments Monday afternoon.“Crews helped make fast attack on a fire, and it was quickly extinguished,” Spanish Fork Fire and EMS said. “Thank you to the crews for the hard work!”The fire came less than 24 hours after two separate ...
Three wildfires broke out Sunday and Monday in Utah County but were contained and structural damage was avoided.
A fire ignited in the Spanish Fork River Bottoms around noon Monday, burning 0.75 acres before it was put out by Spanish Fork Fire and other neighboring fire departments Monday afternoon.
“Crews helped make fast attack on a fire, and it was quickly extinguished,” Spanish Fork Fire and EMS said. “Thank you to the crews for the hard work!”
The fire came less than 24 hours after two separate wildfires broke out in Saratoga Springs west of Utah Lake on Sunday afternoon and blazed through several acres of vegetation before being contained.
The fires happened almost simultaneously, said Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesperson Karl Hunt. Soldier Fire burned 30 acres and the Range fire burned 37.5 acres.
The Range Fire was ignited by someone shooting at a still target at a shooting range, while the cause of the Soldier Fire remains under investigation.
“Target shooting is one of those behaviors that we talk about with fire sense,” Hunt said. “Be careful while we’re out there shooting, because it can lead to a wildfire, and we saw that yesterday.”
The fires occurred as hot, dry weather persists throughout the state. The fire danger is particularly high in southern Utah, Hunt said, where three fires continue to burn.
The France Canyon Fire was discovered last Wednesday and has burned 1,496 acres near Bryce Canyon National Park and is 0% contained, according to Utah Fire Info. The Bridge Creek fire in San Juan County near Lake Powell started Friday and has burned 260 acres uncontained, while the Westwater Fire found Sunday in San Juan County has burned 18 acres uncontained.
“Not in Northern Utah right now, but in just a lot of the state, central and southern Utah, they’re under a Red Flag Warning, and that’s when there’s high winds,” Hunt said. “The winds dry out those fuels as well, and just makes it difficult to sometimes stop a fire if it starts, just because, when it’s wind driven, it’s got erratic behavior in those red flag winds, and so you have to be extra careful.”
Hunt warned people be mindful of fire restrictions as the Fourth of July and firework season approaches.
“You can go to Utahfireinfo.gov, click on fire restrictions,” he said. “It’ll take you there, and you can see if your county has a fire restriction. If it does, we say please heed what those restrictions say. And then the other part is, don’t light fireworks near dry vegetation, and don’t light them on public lands. They’re not allowed on public lands. So just do them in a nice, safe space.”
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Conceptual site plans on Colliers International’s website show that a 7.5-acre parcel of commercial land in the planned Canyon Court development, located near 400 North and Spanish Fork Parkway, has been sold to the Utah-based grocery outlet.The Colliers site plan notes burgeoning growth in Spanish Fork and close proximity to Maple Mountain High Schoo...
Conceptual site plans on Colliers International’s website show that a 7.5-acre parcel of commercial land in the planned Canyon Court development, located near 400 North and Spanish Fork Parkway, has been sold to the Utah-based grocery outlet.
The Colliers site plan notes burgeoning growth in Spanish Fork and close proximity to Maple Mountain High School as a few reasons that make the location ideal for the future grocery-anchored retail development.
In a statement sent to the Daily Herald on Tuesday morning, Harmons CEO Scott Lewis said the company is excited to bring the grocery outlet to southern Utah County.
“We are happy to confirm that Harmons plans to build a new store in Spanish Fork. High-quality and great-tasting food is our passion, and we can’t wait to share that passion with another neighborhood here in Utah,” the statement reads. “We are grateful for the excitement and warm welcome we’ve received in Spanish Fork so far and look forward to serving the community there.”
The family-owned business started in 1932 as a small market selling fruit, vegetables, dairy and poultry. More than 90 years later, Harmons caters to Utah foodies, with a focus on gourmet products, as well as locally grown and organic items.
If the project moves forward, the Spanish Fork site would mark the grocer’s 21st store and its third in Utah County — behind locations in Orem and Lehi’s Traverse Mountain area.
The proposed Spanish Fork store would likely draw shoppers from across southern Utah County, such as neighboring cities Payson, Mapleton and Santaquin.
Reactions and comments to the news were mixed from locals last Friday on the Spanish Fork Community Facebook page.
“Harmon’s is a great addition to the city and adds local options. It is pricey, but I like going to Harmon’s for the products I can’t find in other stores,” one person stated.
Others raised concerns about the potential impacts to traffic in the area.
“400 north is busy enough with traffic that it’s only going to get worse unfortunately,” another resident wrote.
The Daily Herald reached out to local officials for comment on the future development. Dave Anderson, Spanish Fork’s community and economic development director, said last week that the city was made aware of a developer in town that is working with Harmons and that a deal had supposedly been made, but he added that he didn’t have any further information on a building application.
The city of Spanish Fork debunked the rumor; a representative for the company said they had no comment.Social media was buzzing in Utah this week over a rumor that the popular Texas gas station chain Buc-ee’s would be building a location in Spanish Fork.Turns out, it was all just talk.On Wednesday, the city of Spanish Fork posted the following on its Facebook account:“Some say if you whisper ‘Buc-ee’s’ three times at sunset, a beaver appears with a brisket sandwich. That’s abo...
Social media was buzzing in Utah this week over a rumor that the popular Texas gas station chain Buc-ee’s would be building a location in Spanish Fork.
Turns out, it was all just talk.
On Wednesday, the city of Spanish Fork posted the following on its Facebook account:
“Some say if you whisper ‘Buc-ee’s’ three times at sunset, a beaver appears with a brisket sandwich. That’s about as real as the Texas-sized rumor going around. Should that ever change, we’ll let you know.”
The Salt Lake Tribune reached out to Buc-ee’s to confirm or deny the rumor. In response, a media coordinator for the company said, “We have no comment at this time.”
The convenience store’s website does list future Buc-ee’s locations, but Utah isn’t mentioned. States that are include Ohio, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas and South Carolina.
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Buc-ee’s popularity stems from its food selection (including items like the Bucky the Beaver nuggets, jerky, barbecue and more), squeaky-clean bathrooms and “small-town charm.”
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SPANISH FORK, Utah (ABC4) — The sad truth has come to light that brisket sandwiches, beef jerky, and beaver nuggets from Buc-ee’s may not be in the cards for Utah County after all.Some popular TikToks and posts across other social media platforms have been convincing many Utahns that the popular gas station and travel ce...
SPANISH FORK, Utah (ABC4) — The sad truth has come to light that brisket sandwiches, beef jerky, and beaver nuggets from Buc-ee’s may not be in the cards for Utah County after all.
Some popular TikToks and posts across other social media platforms have been convincing many Utahns that the popular gas station and travel center brand based out of Texas will be opening a location in Spanish Fork.
The city weighed in this evening, clarifying that it was just a rumor.
“Some say if you whisper ‘Buc-ee’s’ three times at sunset, a beaver appears with a brisket sandwich,” Spanish Fork City shared on Facebook. “That’s about as real as the Texas-sized rumor going around.”
In the comments, someone asked why Spanish Fork couldn’t get a Buc-ee’s, and the city replied that “cities and businesses don’t always have the same plans,” but that they “love having conversations with retailers looking to move in.”
Although Spanish Fork City said they’re not aware of any plans from Buc-ee’s to move in at this time, they promised to keep the public updated.
“Should that ever change, we’ll let you know,” the city said about the rumor.
ABC4 reached out to Buc-ee’s, and the travel center chain replied that they had no comment on a potential Utah location at this time.
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