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, sometimes they cannot live independently without someone by their side to provide care. Unfortunately, some 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 in the comforts or their home rather than in an assisted living community. Home care in French Camp, CA, 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 age. We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of seniors to maintain a higher level of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of 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.
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 care services in French Camp, CA. 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'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.
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 or Parkinson's or dementia.
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 activities and hobbies 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 other activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress helps reduce the risks of caregiver burnout.
When it comes to non-medical home care, 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 senior family member is in expert hands.
Unlike many senior care facilities 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 are 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 clients 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.
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.
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.
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 French Camp, CA, 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.
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.
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.
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.
An assessment of your senior loved one and the environment they currently live in
An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one
Reviewing a detailed care plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs
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.
So starts the Summer Camps program at Alliance Française San Francisco (AFSF), one of several summer camps for children offered in the Bay Area. All summer long, students learn French through adventure and play in culture and the arts, including exploring through the persona of knights, pirates, royal families and junior scientists. All with the help of summer camp mascot Louis Le Crabe.“Our summer camps are designed to cater to the specific learning needs of each individual student at their own pace by means of fun, crea...
So starts the Summer Camps program at Alliance Française San Francisco (AFSF), one of several summer camps for children offered in the Bay Area. All summer long, students learn French through adventure and play in culture and the arts, including exploring through the persona of knights, pirates, royal families and junior scientists. All with the help of summer camp mascot Louis Le Crabe.
“Our summer camps are designed to cater to the specific learning needs of each individual student at their own pace by means of fun, creative and exciting activities,” said Pascal Ledermann, Executive Director, AFSF. “The mission of our camps is to give the students a great time, an opportunity to meet new friends, and above all create a long-lasting interest in French and French-speaking cultures… They also really like Louis le Crabe.”
The 12-week AFSF camp is designed for children from four to 12 years of age. Everyone speaks French while exploring a new theme each week. The themes include The Little Prince, Kid Detectives, Paris – City of Lights, The Sea – World of Pirates and Mermaids, Junior Scientists, and more. The campers will perform four plays in French in the Alliance Theatre.
“The hardest part about developing the camp classes is to make the activities safe and engaging, allowing for (each) child’s development, curiosity and self-confidence,” said Ledermann.
Education Française in the Bay Area (EFBA) is a summer camp that aims to make learning French a superpower. The French government recently knighted President Gabrielle Durana for her and her team’s work in teaching French to young students. EFBA’s goal is to make learning French fun and easy for kindergarten through 8th grade students through games filled with imagination, lots of cardboard masks and costumes. Each week has a theme that is acted out in games, music, art projects and imaginary adventures that include chases and treasure hunts.
This summer’s themes for young students include Magic Spells, Gypsy Circus, The Three Musketeers, On Board the Nautilus and Leuk-the-Hare, an animal in the African Savanna. Older students explore soccer, photography and leadership through self-development.
“This gives all the campers an immersive experience, filled with the opportunity to become explorers, adventurers, artists and researchers in a relaxed and fun atmosphere,” said Vincent Minquoy, EFBA Marketing and Communications Director. “All kids agree that although they have certain activities they appreciate, they all have the same part they really like, which is to learn and talk in French. Giving children the opportunity to build and be proud of a bilingual identity is the goal of EFBA.”
There are five EFBA camp locations throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Mountain View, Oakland, Santa Rosa and Larkspur.
Summer camps have long been a tradition for students in France too, including English language camps. Although many support the regular school curriculum, others use the technique of play to immerse children in learning English.
“There is a true mentality of sending children to camps in the summer for the French, even more than in the U.S.,” said Minquoy.
There are plenty of classes for adults to learn French in the Bay Area too, often with a cultural twist. Alliance Française Silicon Valley has two campuses for classes – Palo Alto and Campbell. Classes are offered from Absolute Beginner to Proficiency, including a class on improving pronunciation. Proficiency classes offer discussions on the French Revolution and the Influence of French Civilization.
Alliance Française San Francisco offers a variety of adult classes too. One is Apéro Conversation, where students can converse and practice their French munching on French cheese.
Alliance Française Berkeley’s (AFB) classes include French/English Crafts and Conversation Club, and an Intensive French Travel Preparation Class. AFB also offers a Kids French Immersion Summer Camp, which uses the famous reporter Tintin to assist learning French. Probably Milou will help, or Snowy as Tintin’s dog is called in English.
There are many other classes offered for French language students, from classes at Stanford University to personal tutors. If you’re real serious, a Masters Degree in French is offered from San Jose State University. A complete list of available classes is located on Bay Area Francophile List, which is a weekly calendar of cultural events of interest to Francophiles and Francophones in the Bay Area.
Whether it takes Tintin, Louis le Crab or Brie cheese to inspire, classes in the Bay Area make learning French fun.
Information about Alliance Française San Francisco summer camp and adult classes is here
Information about Alliance Française Silicon Valley adult classes is here
Information about Alliance Française Berkeley summer camp and adult classes is here
Information about Education Française in the Bay Area summer camp is here
Information about the Bay Area Francophile List is here
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As more harsh winds and downpours pound Northern California, authorities are warning San Joaquin County residents to avoid driving.
"Avoid travel as much as possible until this week’s atmospheric river weather event subsides," Caltrans advised residents Wednesday morning.
Driving conditions may be difficult or impossible, and roads and urban areas could flood quickly as more rain pummels already saturated soil, the National Weather Service said.
If you must drive in or around Stockton, several road closures could further impact your route amid the storm.
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Sections of major roads, including French Camp Road, Swain Road and Hammer Lane are closed, according to storm updates from the city of Stockton.
Get the list of road closures by visiting the city's website.
"With this rain that we just had, you're starting to see water collect out near the same locations where it's been before, those same intersections," city spokesperson Connie Cochran said.
Public works crews may be seen Wednesday monitoring pumping stations, cleaning catch basins and using vacuum trucks to unclog drains if necessary, Cochran said.
On Interstate 5 near the Crosstown Freeway, one of two northbound lanes is closed due to a "roadway wash-out," according to a Caltrans incident map.
Road wash-outs can occur when a drainage culvert becomes blocked, said Bob Highfill, a spokesman for Caltrans.
"Underneath the roads are these culverts, or drainage pipes. They move surface water, and keep it (from) spilling onto the roadway," he said. "Debris can flow into them. It's basically a clogged pipe."
To clear wash-outs, crews first remove any vegetation, branches and other debris collected on the drain, said Skip Allum, a Caltrans spokesperson for San Joaquin County.
"If it's clogged up like a sink, then they've got to use a vac truck," similar to how a drain snake can be used to unclog a sink or toilet, he said.
Caltrans crews hauled about 10 truckloads of debris out of the water on Tuesday when Highway 99 north of French Camp Road washed out, Allum said.
If you must drive, "reduce speed and follow at a safe distance, inspect wipers and replace if needed, don’t use cruise control, check headlights, inflate tires to the correct pressures and check tread," Caltrans advises.
Do not try to drive through flood water. Just one foot of water can carry off a small car, and 18-24 inches can sweep away trucks, vans and SUVs. Avoid bridges over fast-moving water, as the water could wash away the bridge without warning, the Department of Homeland Security advises.
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If your car stalls, get out immediately and find higher ground, unless you're surrounded by fast-moving water. If you are trapped in your car in fast-moving water, stay inside. You should get on the roof of the car and flag down help if water is rising inside the vehicle, according to FEMA.
As the storm hits San Joaquin County on Wednesday afternoon, Caltrans crews will be "patrolling at all times," Allum said.
"They'll be checking all of it," Allum said, "they'll be scanning to see if there are any drains that are clogged, keeping their eyes on canals."
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Looking Back On 2022A California witness at French Camp reported watching a dark, chevron-shaped object moving west to east at 9:21 p.m. on March 22, 2022, according to testimony from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC).The witness was taking a dog out for a nightly walk when the object was first seen.“Gazing straight up into the night sky looking past all the stars, I saw a chevron-shaped craft, flying from west to east,&rdqu...
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A California witness at French Camp reported watching a dark, chevron-shaped object moving west to east at 9:21 p.m. on March 22, 2022, according to testimony from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC).
The witness was taking a dog out for a nightly walk when the object was first seen.
“Gazing straight up into the night sky looking past all the stars, I saw a chevron-shaped craft, flying from west to east,” the reporting witness stated. “It was quiet with no sounds.”
The witness is familiar with Starlink and observed that this object “seemed very different.” The object was seen to have an aura around it and no flashing lights. The object did have dim blue lights.
“I stress how quiet it was.”
The report included no images, filed on March 23, 2022. French Camp is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, CA, population 3,376. Witness quotes were edited for clarity. Please report UFO activity to NUFORC or to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).
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California was rated number one in U.S. UFO sightings for January 2023 with 62 cases filed, according to the MUFON February 2023 newsletter.
There was one chevron case reported nationally in January 2023.
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A California witness at Merced recalled an encounter with three luminous, sphere-shaped objects at 4 p.m. on February 1, 1946, according to testimony from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC).
The witness was at a big bomber training base at Merced Air Corps Field in 1946 and awaiting points for separation. The incident date is approximate.
At 4 p.m., the witness left the barracks and started a shortcut across a field toward the main gate. By chance, the witness looked west (left) and far away (35 miles or so), and a motion in the sky was seen.
“It was headed southeast and moving in an arc in my direction,” the reporting witness stated. “It curved east and approached the base. The arc took it on a path toward me.”
At this point, the witness could see “three spheres, luminescent, and chartreuse-colored. The objects passed about 80 degrees toward the witness moving overhead, arced to the north and quickly disappeared.
“I looked around for someone that I could say, ‘What was that?’ but there was no other person within sight. The thing that struck me was the absence of any sound. Also, it was still daylight.”
The witness had never heard the terms UFO or flying saucer until about 18 months later and wondered if other accounts were similar to this sighting.
“I haven't talked much about the experience, and you probably know why.”
The report included no images, filed on September 18, 2005. Merced Air Corps Field is now known as Castle Airport Aviation and Development Center. Witness quotes were edited for clarity.
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.FRENCH CAMP, Calif. (KTXL) — Construction of the new Veterans Affairs Stockton Clinic is still underway after breaking ground in November of 2019.Once completed, the facility will provide more services to veterans and save them from having to travel to other facilities further away.For nearly two decades, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Tino Adame...
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FRENCH CAMP, Calif. (KTXL) — Construction of the new Veterans Affairs Stockton Clinic is still underway after breaking ground in November of 2019.
Once completed, the facility will provide more services to veterans and save them from having to travel to other facilities further away.
For nearly two decades, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Tino Adame Jr. has fought to make the clinic a reality.
“It took a whole village to get this done,” Adame told FOX40. “The years of advocating, a lot of the members would tell me ‘Tino, we’re going to be dead and gone by the time this one is set.’ It’s close. Fifteen years, maybe 20, we finally got it.”
What was once an empty field is being transformed into a state-of-the art outpatient medical facility.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the clinic’s construction.
“We’re standing in front of a what’s called a community-based outpatient clinic. It’s 147,000 square feet facility. It’s five stories,” said U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Maj. Nick Yager.
Yager told FOX40 the new clinic will save many veterans from having to make the 160-mile round trip to Palo Alto for outpatient care.
“Some of the services that VA is going to provide in this facility include physical therapy, mental health, prosthetics, X-ray, in addition to a wide variety of standard outpatient services,” Yager explained.
Nearly three years after breaking ground, construction continues.
Yager said the project was originally scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022, but construction encountered a number of delays including the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In addition to that, the personnel and the wildfire challenges, logistical challenges as well to supply lines, trade supply lines,” Yager explained.
As of Wednesday, work is continuing to be done inside and outside and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the project is 58% complete.
“Driving by there for so many years and seeing the empty lot. And seeing now it just like a you have your baby, and you see it grown, and you’re proud, and proud for everyone else that we all pulled together, that we didn’t give up,” Adame said.
The clinic is expected to be completed by sometime in 2023.
“I think it’s special to everybody involved,” Yager said.
Phase two of the project will also include a veteran’s care facility.
“It’ll be about 80 to 120 beds and provides essentially a nursing home capability to this site,” Yager said.
Adame said he’s looking forward to the grand opening and the generations of veterans who will have the support they need.
“It was a long time, but we know that we’re always going to be in a war and a conflict somewhere. And today’s date, we have younger members at the American Legion post, and this is for them,” Adame said.
Construction on phase two of the project is scheduled to begin sometime next year.
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.FRENCH CAMP, Calif. (KTXL) — Repeatedly trashed and vandalized, a 111-year-old Jewish cemetery in San Joaquin County is finally getting cleaned up.So far, 12,000 pounds of trash have been hauled away, including tires destined for the recycling center. A volunteer San Joaquin County Jail inmate rolled off with one on Thursday, a small but helpful part of a major cleanup ...
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FRENCH CAMP, Calif. (KTXL) — Repeatedly trashed and vandalized, a 111-year-old Jewish cemetery in San Joaquin County is finally getting cleaned up.
So far, 12,000 pounds of trash have been hauled away, including tires destined for the recycling center. A volunteer San Joaquin County Jail inmate rolled off with one on Thursday, a small but helpful part of a major cleanup that Marc Corren had worked so hard for.
“If you saw the garbage I’ve hauled out of here the last two years,” says Marc Corren, a volunteer at Temple Israel of Stockton. “It became obvious to me that if not for you, who are you expecting to protect sacred ground?”
Corren said over the past two years, he has felt profound sadness with the piles of trash and human waste that have littered the cemetery.
“Imagine coming in to see the graves of your parents and you find that someone’s in here cooking food that’s illegally tapped into your electrical system,” he said.
Vandals have also used the gravestones to dry their clothes, along with tearing down the back fence and destroying the cemetery’s pump.
“(They) left the hose on for 24 hours,” Corren said. “Hundreds of gallons went onto the ground and made that grave sink.”
The cemetery is run by a network of volunteers who tried their best to fix the mess, but Corren said people kept breaking in. So, he reached out to law enforcement, as well as city and county leaders.
“The great Sheriff Withrow. He took this and championed our cause,” Corren told FOX40.
Deputy Alan Sanchez of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department said not only was the cleanup important, providing local resources was integral.
“We’re gonna do our best to not only eradicate that area but also offer services to the people who live here,” Sanchez said.
Some of the damage is still left, but Corren’s gratitude is limitless, especially given his family history.
“My father liberated a Nazi concentration camp, a death camp,” he said. “So, I do it out of respect for him.”
Corren estimates the damage at more than $10,000. He said he will be raising funds to help pay for the repairs.
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