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“Always Best Care comes in to help my dad a shower at night. When the guy came out to interview, he was really good and helpful, but it was just hard to find someone to help with dad been a little bit bigger and heavier. They like the person that they had come out a couple of times. The caregiver is good.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Farmington, MN work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Farmington, MN, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Farmington, MN 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.

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Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.

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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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 Farmington,MN 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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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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.

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.

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Overnight storms bring damaging winds to central Minnesota, lightning-ignited house fires in metro

MINNEAPOLIS – Storms slammed into the Twin Cities while most residents were sleeping overnight Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and lightning bolts.But it was the wind that wreaked the most havoc early Wednesday morning in Kandiyohi County. WCCO's helicopter got a closer look at the aftermath. We saw roofs ripped off homes and sheds in Spicer and New London. We also saw some massive trees pulled out of the ground.MORE NEWS: ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Storms slammed into the Twin Cities while most residents were sleeping overnight Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and lightning bolts.

But it was the wind that wreaked the most havoc early Wednesday morning in Kandiyohi County. WCCO's helicopter got a closer look at the aftermath. We saw roofs ripped off homes and sheds in Spicer and New London. We also saw some massive trees pulled out of the ground.

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The National Weather Service says winds reached up to 85 mph. It snapped power poles and flipped pontoons.

Bolts of lightning caused big problems in the metro. One started this house on fire in Plymouth just before 2 a.m. Fire alarms woke up the family and they got out safely.

Another strike sparked a fire about an hour later in Farmington. A WCCO viewer shared video of big flames coming out of the roof of her neighbor's home. Investigators say the homeowner and pets got out. The home, though, has a lot of damage.

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Farmington toddler living with never before seen medical condition

MN toddler's never before seen conditionParents of a Farmington toddler born with a rare medical condition are turning to doctors in B...

MN toddler's never before seen condition

Parents of a Farmington toddler born with a rare medical condition are turning to doctors in Boston, after multiple failed surgeries to remove a large growth on the child’s skull.

FARMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Parents of a Farmington toddler born with a rare condition are turning to doctors in Boston, after multiple failed surgeries to remove a large growth on the child’s skull.

Haley and Alex McCullen have scoured the internet looking for doctors that can help their daughter Parker. The 18-month-old has a large nevus on her skull, the likes of which have not been documented in any modern medical journal.

"This was such a large and dramatic mass that we weren’t quite sure what it was," said Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, a pediatric dermatologist with the University of Minnesota. "No one else had seen a similar case. We couldn’t find anybody with experience in this."

Haley had a very healthy pregnancy with no indication that anything was wrong. But at 37 weeks, she requested an ultrasound to ease her nerves. It was that decision that likely saved both of their lives and sent them down a road of uncertainty.

"My doctor called me and said, Haley, I don’t know how to tell you this. Your baby has a large mass on her head, neck or chest. We’re not sure what it is, but you need to see a specialist tomorrow," she recalled. "I think the first thing I said to her was, what are you telling me? She’s not going to make it is she?"

Dr. Maguiness said when Parker was born via emergency C-Section she was certain it was a grave prognosis. Much to the doctor’s surprise, lab results revealed the growth to be benign, describing it as a large mole.

Parker has undergone several surgeries to reduce the size of the growth but because of its proximity to the brain and vagus nerve, complete removal is extremely risky.

"This needs to be done just for the quality of her life," said Alex.

Doctors in Chicago attempted to remove the dangerous and uncomfortable growth when Parker was 5 months old, only to decide the procedure was too risky mid-way through.

Haley continued to search for anyone who could help, which led her to the team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Next month, she’ll undergo a 15-hour plus surgery with hopes of removing the majority of the growth.

"She was put on this earth for a reason, and it's our job as her parents to be her voice and advocate for her," said Haley.

Doctors have advised Alex and Haley that Parker will need to stay in Boston for several months to recover, which means Haley will be taking a leave of absence from work and paying for food and lodging to be near her.

To help ease the burden, their friends started "Pennies for Parker" to raise money. On Sunday, July 30 there will be a fundraiser at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley from 3-6 p.m. Donations are also being accepted on the GoFundMe page.

To keep its rural way of life, a Dakota County township is becoming Minnesota's newest city

Christine and Jared Sachs' farm soon will be in the middle of a city.The second-generation Empire Sachs Farm is home to sheep, cattle and fields of alfalfa and corn. It's located along a rural stretch in Empire Township, a slow-paced, predominantly agricultural community nestled between the exploding Dakota County suburbs of Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington.Becoming a city will help Empire stay that way.Spanning 33 square miles and lacking a traditional downtown, Empire officially will become a city once a new mayor a...

Christine and Jared Sachs' farm soon will be in the middle of a city.

The second-generation Empire Sachs Farm is home to sheep, cattle and fields of alfalfa and corn. It's located along a rural stretch in Empire Township, a slow-paced, predominantly agricultural community nestled between the exploding Dakota County suburbs of Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington.

Becoming a city will help Empire stay that way.

Spanning 33 square miles and lacking a traditional downtown, Empire officially will become a city once a new mayor and city council are sworn in. A special election will be held Tuesday. The transition has been in the works since 2007. A judge signed off on the incorporation this past June.

The decision to incorporate comes as Empire seeks to establish its borders and prevent the annexation of new developments by bordering cities. The move also makes it easier for Empire residents to plan sewage and water infrastructure.

"Do we want to just become Lakeville, Rosemount or Farmington or do we want to maintain autonomy?" Christine Sachs said. It's one of the questions that has driven incorporation talks over the past decade.

The three neighboring cities supported Empire's petition to become a city.

Why do this

Empire's population has doubled in the past two decades to about 3,200. And it is expected to double again the next 20 years as suburban development expands into the area. Empire is projected to have the highest percentage of population growth of any jurisdiction in Dakota County, according to the city's petition to incorporate.

The city government model will be able to more accurately address issues related to larger developments and infrastructure.

Terry Holmes, the township board chair, said with solid borders, surrounding cities will have a clear definition of who is going to take care of what areas.

"Empire could plan for the future," he said. New subdivisions would remain a part of Empire, rather than be annexed to the neighboring cities.

Certain portions of land within Empire's current boundaries are the subject of a 2007 orderly annexation agreement with Farmington. Properties not previously annexed under the designation will be annexed to Farmington once Empire is incorporated.

Will life change?

Three miles from the Sachs on County Highway 66 is Windswept Hill Farm, where the Wustenbergs, a flock of sheep and a pig named Truffle live. Wendy and Bill Wustenberg have called Empire home for 33 years.

"This is an amazing part of the state. We have working farms all over this new city and we have neighborhoods that have been built in the last 10 years," Wustenberg said. "There's a lot of life in this area. Natural and human."

For Empire residents, very little will actually change. Taxes won't increase and mailing addresses will remain the same, township officials have said. For most, life will continue as normal.

"Our life will go on," Wustenberg said. "We will shear sheep and have lambs. And life will stay the same."

About that election

Empire Clerk-Treasurer Charles Seipel-Teng said Empire's city status could be official by the end of the month.

The mayor and four-person city council structure will replace the three person township board. Eric Hanson is the only board member pursuing re-election to the new government structure, running as a city council member.

Three candidates are running for mayor. For the candidates, the future and the preservation of their community is in mind. They are:

For Empire City Council, Marla Vagts and Eric Hanson are running unopposed for four-year terms. Danny Rubio and Tom Kaldunski are running unopposed for two year terms.

A recording of Thursday's candidate forum and other information on Tuesday's election are available on the Empire Community Facebook page.

Storm from Rosemount looking northeast

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Former Farmington star Sophie Hart will transfer to Gophers women's basketball team

Former Farmington star center Sophie Hart will transfer from North Carolina State to the Gophers women's basketball team.Hart announced her decision on social media Thursday night.Hart had been in the NCAA's transfer portal since November. After sifting through a handful of high-profile offers, she settled on Minnesota in large part because of her comfort level with Gophers coach Lindsay Whalen."I feel she has a vision for me,'' Hart said. "I felt confident in her, that she feels confident in me. That was somet...

Former Farmington star center Sophie Hart will transfer from North Carolina State to the Gophers women's basketball team.

Hart announced her decision on social media Thursday night.

Hart had been in the NCAA's transfer portal since November. After sifting through a handful of high-profile offers, she settled on Minnesota in large part because of her comfort level with Gophers coach Lindsay Whalen.

"I feel she has a vision for me,'' Hart said. "I felt confident in her, that she feels confident in me. That was something I was really looking for when I went looking for a new school.''

The 6-5 Hart was ranked 64th in the country by ESPN and 34th by prospectsnation.com coming out of Farmington in 2021, where she scored more than 1,000 points and grabbed more than 1,000 rebounds in her high school career. Though Minnesota was among her finalists at that time, Hart chose North Carolina State. She played sparingly as a freshman on a team that reached the NCAA Elite Eight before losing to Connecticut in a regional final. After scoring 10 points in five appearances this season Hart announced her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Because she appeared in those five games, Hart will not be able to play for the Gophers this season. Once she is formally accepted into school she will be able to practice with the team. She comes with at least two years of eligibility remaining. But it could grow to three. Hart is expected to file for a waiver from the NCAA.

There is a built-in comfort level. Hart played with current Gophers player Maggie Czinano in AAU ball with the Minnesota Fury and played against Gophers guard Katie Borowicz in high school. She either knows or knows of just about all of the Minnesotans on the Gophers roster.

"It felt natural,'' Hart said of her visit with the Gophers. "When I went into the portal we started to scout out teams. They know how I play. It made me feel confident I'd be able to mesh with them.''

She becomes another highly rated Minnesota native to join the Gophers. Whalen's 2021 recruiting class included four players ranked in the top 100 prospects by various outlets in Mara Braun, Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer and Nia Holloway. The class was ranked as high as 10th in the nation by ESPN. Braun, Battle and Heyer are starting; Holloway is out this season recovering from a knee injury.

In the end, Hart's comfort level paired with the opportunity to play close to home sealed the deal.

She will add much-needed depth in the post. Currently, Minnesota starts sophomore Rose Micheaux at center, with senior Destinee Oberg, a Minnesota native who transferred in from Arkansas this year, backing her up. Junior college transfer Aminata Zie, who was expected to get rotation minutes in the post, is out this season with a leg injury.

Hart will start getting to know her teammates on the court soon. She said she's looking forward to having the time to learn a new team and its system, while also working on individual skills and strength training. The goal is to be a big part of the team's rotation next season.

"I have to do my due diligence,'' Hart said. "Work hard. Nothing is given to you. But Whalen felt confident in me and my abilities. If I keep working hard I'll see the court.''

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