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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 Jordan, 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 Jordan, 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 Jordan, 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 Jordan,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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Latest News in Jordan, MN

Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest in Jordan looks forward to 2nd season open

JORDAN, Minn. -- Just southwest of the Twin Cities in Jordan, a local orchard is looking to build an experience around picking, eating and drinking Minnesota apples."It's been a historic orchard and farm in the community for years. We were really excited to get in here and put our Ferguson twist on it," said Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest.It's only the Ferguson family's second fall season as owners and operators of the 300-acre orchard.Even so, Ferguson has made a lot o...

JORDAN, Minn. -- Just southwest of the Twin Cities in Jordan, a local orchard is looking to build an experience around picking, eating and drinking Minnesota apples.

"It's been a historic orchard and farm in the community for years. We were really excited to get in here and put our Ferguson twist on it," said Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest.

It's only the Ferguson family's second fall season as owners and operators of the 300-acre orchard.

Even so, Ferguson has made a lot of changes aimed at children and families.

That includes a corn maze, wagon rides, and giant pumpkins for jumping. Everything Ferguson kid approved.

"Our own two kids are five and seven and they're kind of our focus group for everything we add here. If it doesn't pass their fun test, we don't add it," said Ferguson.

"My kids' favorite thing is probably the corn pit. It's not my wife's favorite thing because they come home covered in corn, but they have a blast in it," laughed Ferguson.

Speaking of blasting, there are apple cannons, popular with both kids and adults.

While an immersive experience is important, Ferguson's focus is the product.

"We are farmers first and foremost at our heart so, we've done a lot to take care of the apple trees, and the pumpkins, and luckily we've got a great crop this year," said Ferguson.

A diverse crop that includes 37 different types of apples.

"Don't make me list them off please, but we have all the favorites like honey crisp and sweet tango and one of my favorites is a little lesser known, it's Zestar. That mixture of sweet and tart and then kind of that crisp texture," said Ferguson.

The University of Minnesota introduced the Zestar in 1999.

It's among the varieties available when Ferguson's opens this weekend.

Variety is also key in the kitchen where they develop food and drinks to serve guests.

"The best apple cider donut is made from the best apple cider and the best apple cider is made from a mixture of apples. It changes through the season depending on what's available because we want it as fresh as possible," said Ferguson.

We followed along as Ferguson fried up some donuts and covered them in what he says is their top-secret cinnamon sugar blend.

Ferguson's parents Tom & Deb left their corporate jobs to enter the apple-growing and agritourism business in 2001.

He's proud to continue and help them cultivate what they started, with family at the core of everything they do.

"Not only the families that we welcome here from the community but our own family. Our kids are young, but we hope that we're building a family business that they can continue on into the future," said Ferguson.

With hot dry weather on tap, Ferguson says they could see 5,000 visitors this weekend. Adding that they have the space, the staff, and the cider to cover big crowds.

Andy and his brother Joe now co-own and lead the family business.

Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest opens for the season on Saturday, August 19th.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Admission is $15 per person, 2 and under are free.

The purchase includes a season pass allowing for unlimited daily entry throughout the season.

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16-year-old dead, three other teens injured in crash near Jordan

Investigators learned the three surviving teens were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, while the victim was not.Credit: KAREJORDAN, Minnesota — One teen is dead and three others were injured in a crash near Jordan, Minnesota, Thursday night.The Scott County Sheriff's Office said a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being ejected from the vehicle when the driver, a 17-year-old boy, lost control on a gravel road in Sand Creek Township. The vehicle then struck a power pole, causing it to flip on...

Investigators learned the three surviving teens were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, while the victim was not.

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JORDAN, Minnesota — One teen is dead and three others were injured in a crash near Jordan, Minnesota, Thursday night.

The Scott County Sheriff's Office said a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being ejected from the vehicle when the driver, a 17-year-old boy, lost control on a gravel road in Sand Creek Township. The vehicle then struck a power pole, causing it to flip on its side. Police were alerted to the crash just before 9 p.m.

The sheriff's office said a 16-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. Investigators later learned the three surviving teens were wearing their seatbelts, while the victim was not.

On Tuesday, May 30, the victim was identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner as Benjamin Camacho, of Jordan.

"Last night's tragic car crash, claiming the life of a young passenger who was not wearing a seatbelt, is a painful reminder of the importance of this simple safety measure,” said Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen in a statement.

"Let's work together to prevent such tragedies and ensure the well-being of our young drivers and passengers on our roads."

Jordan Public Schools Superintendent Ranae Case Evenson confirmed Camacho was a sophomore at Jordan High School in a statement Friday and offered "thoughts and condolences" to the teen's family and friends.

"As we enter the summer season with increased activity and more drivers on the road, especially during the Memorial Day weekend filled with celebrations and high school graduation festivities, it is crucial that we exercise caution and prioritize safety," Hennen said. "I urge parents to have open and honest conversations with their teens about the importance of driving safely and always wearing seatbelts."

Police say they don't believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

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Steam-powered machines take center stage at Jordan's Old-Time Harvest festival

JORDAN, Minn. – A unique festival tells the history of the Twin Cities through the machines that built it.Hundreds of machines – from typing to tractors – are all on display this weekend in Jordan at the 59th annual Old-Time Harvest festival."This machine was one of three that did all the refrigeration for the Armour Meat Plant in South St. Paul," said Dale Rieppel, of the Scott-Carver Threshers.MORE NEWS: ...

JORDAN, Minn. – A unique festival tells the history of the Twin Cities through the machines that built it.

Hundreds of machines – from typing to tractors – are all on display this weekend in Jordan at the 59th annual Old-Time Harvest festival.

"This machine was one of three that did all the refrigeration for the Armour Meat Plant in South St. Paul," said Dale Rieppel, of the Scott-Carver Threshers.

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The Scott-Carver Threshers is a volunteer organization.

"There's just something about it. We call it 'the steam bug,'" said Dan Wyman, president of the Scott Carver Threshers. "It's just once you get it, you really can't shake it. You're just in it."

It all started when two friends came together with an idea. One was from Carver County, while the other from Scott County.

"One of them had a steam engine, the other one had a thresher machine. And they just thought, well, you know we used to do this for a living. We kind of miss it. Maybe let's just try it one year just for fun, see what happens," Wyman said. "Well, they did the one year, they got a crowd. The next year they did it, they got a bigger crowd."

Every moment brings with it some perspective.

"Bringing them to experience the way things have been done in the past just helps me educate them on how easy they really have it [laughs]!" said Aaron Janz, of Burnsville.

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The festival is a chance to make sure history lives, and runs, forever.

"A lot of things have gotten lost over the years. How to make things, how things work, how to fit pieces together and make them together," Rieppel said. "People have come in and said, 'We appreciate what you do because we know how much work it takes to do this.'"

The Scott-Carver Threshers say they're already planning to add new machinery and experiences for next year.

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Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday for speeding and reckless driving, after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in a 55 mph zone.The Minnesota State Patrol said Addison was pulled over without resistance in a Lamborghini Urus at 3:07 a.m. by a trooper who was also traveling eastbound on Interstate Hwy. 94 in St. Paul about a mile outside o...

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday for speeding and reckless driving, after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in a 55 mph zone.

The Minnesota State Patrol said Addison was pulled over without resistance in a Lamborghini Urus at 3:07 a.m. by a trooper who was also traveling eastbound on Interstate Hwy. 94 in St. Paul about a mile outside of downtown. The 21-year-old Addison was the only person involved, according to the state patrol report. An investigation into the incident was ongoing.

The Vikings said they were aware of the situation and “gathering additional information.” Rookies are scheduled to report Sunday for training camp.

Addison was selected out of USC with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft, following the cost-cutting move to release veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen. Addison was the fourth consecutive wide receiver taken after none went in the first 19 slots, following Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Ngjiba (Seattle), TCU’s Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers) and Boston College’s Zay Flowers (Baltimore).

The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner for the nation’s top wide receiver at Pittsburgh, Addison transferred to USC for his final college season. He had 59 catches for 875 yards and eight touchdowns in 2022 for the Trojans. In two years with the Panthers, Addison had 2,259 receiving yards.

Addison took part in rookie minicamp with the Vikings but was just an observer for most of the on-field offseason practices in May and June because of an undisclosed injury.

Behind superstar Justin Jefferson, the Vikings have moved fourth-year wide receiver K.J. Osborn into a more prominent role even with the addition of Addison.

Osborn made headlines in a more redeeming highway incident earlier this year, when he and three other people helped rescue a man from a burning car that had just crashed in Austin, Texas.

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