Senior Assistance

“Always In Touch” Service One of Many Ways to Boost Mental Health for Seniors

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, works with thousands of individuals and their families to provide personalized care plans that allow seniors to age in place at home. During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the company is encouraging seniors to make socialization part of their daily routine. One service that has become increasingly popular since its launch over 12 years ago is Always Best Care’s complimentary telephone reassurance program, which gives the companionship of a friendly voice to seniors and disabled adults and helps combat the isolation and loneliness that can take a toll on physical, mental and emotional health.

Always in Touch offers daily check-ins or weekly socialization calls to Always Best Care clients, providing a sense of security that the senior is not alone. This may be temporary while recuperating from an illness or surgery, or it may be a more permanent situation for someone who is isolated, living alone, or in need of daily contact. Always Best Care is one of the few senior care organizations to provide this kind of program to its clients.

“Independence and the ability to age in place is a goal for many seniors, and Always Best Care provides the in-home care solutions that can help them do that. The older adults our franchise offices work with are more likely to live alone, have a chronic illness or hearing loss, or to be experiencing the loss of family and friends. All of these factors increase their risk for loneliness and social isolation, which is why it is so important to offer them opportunities for companionship,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care.

In-home caregivers provide companionship in addition to helping with activities of daily living and tasks around the house. During a caregiver visit, seniors have someone to discuss current events with them, listen to stories about grandkids or happy family memories and play games or cards. A caregiver is also able to escort seniors on errands, to the movies, or out to lunch.

In addition to hiring an in-home caregiver, other tips Always Best Care recommends for seniors to explore more social interaction and a healthier mental state include:

• Seek out a relationship with neighbors who may be interested in going for a walk, taking a coffee break together or checking in on each other from time to time.
• Get family visits or regular phone/video calls on the calendar so you have them to look forward to.
• Volunteer for an important cause in the community. You’ll have the opportunity to socialize and meet new people while helping an organization that needs your time and talent.
• Join a club, attend exercise classes or pick up a new/old hobby. Mental and physical activity is key.
• Arrange transportation to remove the stress or obstacle of driving where you want to go. Some senior agencies offer pick-up and drop-off services, or there may be carpool options with friends.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 250 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Local Couple Opens Franchise Business to Answer Community Demand for In-Home Care Options

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today it is expanding in the Houston market. Cypress residents Tunisha and Meyahnwi Che have opened Always Best Care of Cypress, providing award-winning senior care services throughout Cypress, Houston, Hockley, Tomball and Katy. This is the sixth Always Best Care office to open in the Houston area, where the 65-plus population has increased 58 percent over the past decade.

“Always Best Care has been providing the highest level of personal care to seniors and their families in the greater Houston area for over 14 years,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care. “By expanding our reach in the Cypress area in the Houston market, Tunisha and Meyahnwi Che join a dedicated group of professionals and caregivers who are making a difference in their local communities. Their personal and professional focus on service will serve them and their clients very well.”

Originally from New Orleans, Tunisha Che earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and has been a community pharmacy manager for more than 20 years. She and her husband, Meyahnwi discovered the need for quality caregiving services after providing personal care for their own aging parents and knew it was the business opportunity they had been seeking.

“Cypress is one of the fastest growing areas in Houston with many age groups recognizing it as a great place to raise a family as well as to retire. Seniors increasingly want to age at home, so there is a mounting need in our community for trusted professionals to provide companionship, personal care and comfort to them right where they are,” said Tunisha Che, co-owner of Always Best Care of Cypress. “Throughout my years as a pharmacist, I’ve had the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with families and skilled caregivers, understanding the needs and challenges that come with patient care and team leadership. Together with our team of compassionate caregivers, Meyahnwi and I look forward to helping our neighbors age with dignity and a personalized care plan.”

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 250 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Always Best Care of Cypress is located at 17840 Mound Road, Suite B. For additional information or to schedule a care consultation, call 281-246-0080 or visit alwaysbestcare.com/cypress.

Senior Care Franchise Owner Expands His Territory, Opening Second Office to Meet Growing Demand for In-Home Care

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that franchise owner Shawn Cothran has opened a second location to meet the demand of a growing senior population in North Carolina. Cothran acquired Always Best Care of Wake Forest-North Raleigh in October 2022, providing non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services throughout Wake County. A little over a year later, he has expanded his territory, opening Always Best Care of Wilmington. He and his team of local caregivers now assist seniors throughout Leland and the surrounding communities, including Southport, Rocky Point, Hampstead, Carolina Beach and Castle Hayne.

“Wilmington is a beautiful area that has always held a special place in my beach-loving heart,” said Shawn Cothran, owner of Always Best Care of Wilmington. “It’s no wonder that retirees flock here and counties like Brunswick and New Hanover are projecting substantial growth of the 65+ population in the coming years. We have a wonderful opportunity to help these seniors age in place, continually adjusting their individualized plans to suit their needs and provide professional, compassionate care through all stages.”

An Apex native, Cothran had 18 years of experience in senior care before he came to Always Best Care’s Wake Forest office as an employee in 2021. His background included working in dining services and then as an executive director for several assisted living communities, giving him a valuable vantage point to truly understand the unique hospitality and service needs of seniors and their families.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 250 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

For additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Wilmington, call 910-213-3800 or visit alwaysbestcare.com/leland.

-Leading Senior Care Franchise System Signs Three New Territory Agreements with Long-Time Owners, 
Growing Service Areas in Alabama, Maryland and North Carolina –

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that three franchise owners in Alabama, Maryland and North Carolina have expanded their territories, growing existing coverage areas to help even more families. These entrepreneurs have been serving seniors in their communities for many years and are seizing an opportunity to reinvest in the Always Best Care brand as demand for non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services surges across the country.

“Always Best Care franchise owners are passionate about helping people maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle throughout the various transitions of life,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. “These motivated professionals who have chosen to grow with us also stand out in their communities for the continuum of care they provide, from exceptional in-home care to helping with senior living referrals when that time comes. We are thrilled to see them expand their businesses and continue to capitalize on the multiple revenue streams available to them as franchise owners in our system.”

The franchise owners who have recently signed for additional territories with Always Best Care include:

Always Best Care of Birmingham, Alabama, has been serving the area since 2013 with Jennifer Mancuso at the helm. After many years as a senior manager with leading clinical and health management service companies, she was ready for a new chapter. Her franchise location is the only homecare company in Alabama accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Healthcare (ACHC) for companion and aide services. Mancuso added an additional territory to serve five more cities in her area. She and her team are now available to help families in Hoover, Homewood, Lake Purdy, Shoal Creek and Indian Springs Village.

Robin Henoch has owned Always Best Care of Rockville in Maryland since November 2014, when she ended a 24-year career with an investment consulting firm and pursued her passion of helping others. Throughout her career in senior care, she has become a leader in the community. Henoch received the Debra Levy Humanitarian award for working above and beyond to enrich and improve the lives of Montgomery County seniors. She was also featured in Montgomery Magazine as a Woman of Strength. By widening her service area, she and her team now service all of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Always Best Care of Winston-Salem co-owner Joanne Pizzuto had over 25 years of experience working with seniors in a variety of assisted living community and long-term care facility settings before opening her first Always Best Care office in North Carolina in 2011. In 2021, she brought the business to the greater Winston-Salem market. She now has 19 new cities, with the newest expansion adding Lexington, King, Rural Hall, Advance, Mocksville and Thomasville to the list of cities she serves.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 250 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Franchise opportunities are available in many new territories for individuals interested in leveraging Always Best Care’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas. Markets open for development include key cities in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Southern California, Oregon and Washington state.

Leading Senior Care Franchise in Coachella Valley Opens Second Office in Irvine to Meet Demand in Southern Orange County

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that franchise owner Eiso Wortelboer has expanded his territory to meet the demand of a growing senior population in Southern California. Wortelboer acquired Always Best Care of Desert Cities in March 2021, providing non-medical in-home care, staffing and senior living referral services throughout the Coachella Valley. He is also an accredited provider with Veterans Affairs. Now, he has established a second location, opening Always Best Care of Irvine to serve seniors in an area spanning from Irvine to Mission Viejo and down to San Clemente on the Pacific Coast, including Laguna Hills and the surrounding communities. These new territories nearly triple the potential of Wortelboer’s existing service area in the Coachella Valley.

“Our team at Always Best Care has built strong relationships with area hospitals, social workers and senior communities so we can help provide unparalleled support and senior resources to families in Riverside County. We are thrilled for the opportunity to now do the same in Southern Orange County,” said Eiso Wortelboer, owner of Always Best Care of Irvine. “I’ve been an entrepreneur all of my life, specializing in senior care over the past seven years. Of all the work I’ve done, joining families in their journey and providing the absolute best care plan for their loved one is very special to me.”

Raised in Switzerland, Wortelboer moved to the United States over two decades ago. He used his master’s in business from the University of Geneva and his passion for the home health sector to work as a business consultant helping home health care companies in California grow. In the three years since becoming the owner of Always Best Care of Desert Cities, Wortelboer has expanded his team of caregivers and taken overall operations to new heights, moving the office into the Top 12 of the Always Best Care system.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Always Best Care of Irvine is located at 4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250. For additional information on services available or for a free evaluation, call 949-705-6501 or visit www.alwaysbestcare.com/irvine.

– Franchise Development Agreements with New and Existing Business Owners Propel Expansion Throughout North America for Leading Senior Services Franchise –

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that it signed 11 franchise development agreements with new and existing franchise owners in the last two quarters of 2023. This momentum capped off a year that included acquisitions and expansions in multiple states such as Texas, North Carolina, Utah and Massachusetts, as well as new locations opening in Chicago, Orlando, Florida, and Calgary, Alberta. One of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, Always Best Care has capitalized on its recent back-to-back years of double-digit sales growth and the success of current franchise owners who are reinvesting in the brand opportunity by expanding their territories.

“Always Best Care is known for our Continuum of Care, which allows franchise owners to build multiple streams of revenue by offering in-home care, senior living referral services, home health care, veterans care, and special services. These areas continue to increase along with the senior population, which predominantly wants to be able to age in place instead of being relocated to a nursing home,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. “Our portfolio of technology and special care services, combined with the support of our trusted caregivers who employ these tools and resources around the clock, have fueled the company’s growth and success throughout 2023 and into the new year.”

New franchisees signed in the second half of 2023 include:

• Tunisha and Meyahnwi Che in Cypress, Texas
• Owen Fregene, Gladys and Igho Muwhen in Edmonton, Alberta
• Jeremy Ming in Shalimar, Florida
• Sheena Wallace in Corona, California

Always Best Care local owners signing agreements to expand their territories include:

• Carlos Camacho serving new territory in Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Keith Carter expanding in Shreveport, Louisiana, and signing for new territory in Marshall, Texas
• Shawn Cothran serving a new territory in Wilmington, North Carolina
• Robin Henoch expanding in Rockville, Maryland
• Pam Puorro expanding her Ohio territory
• Kandace Stroo opening a new Louisiana territory in Alexandria
• Eiso Wortelboer expanding into three new territories, with the first in Irvine, California

Franchise opportunities are available in many new territories for individuals interested in leveraging Always Best Care’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas. Markets open for development include key cities in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Southern California, Oregon and Washington state. For more information on available territories and franchising with Always Best Care, contact Sean Hart at rshart@abc-seniors.com, call 916-545-2786 or visit https://alwaysbestcare.com/franchising/.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Local Entrepreneur Brings Award-Winning Non-Medical Senior Care to Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced it has opened its fifth location in Florida. Always Best Care of Orlando is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Matías Tarrio Pages and Rocío Condigiani, who recently moved to the area from Santiago de Chile. The new business is licensed to help families throughout Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties by providing non-medical in-home care and independent and assisted living referral services.

“Rocío and I were ready to make a change, moving with our young son to the United States and going into business for ourselves,” said Matías Tarrio Pages, co-owner of Always Best Care of Orlando. “Making an impact on people is what motivates us. Always Best Care is an established brand providing a much-needed service to the community and to a growing senior population.”

Always Best Care of Orlando provides homemaker and companion services such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, transportation and light housekeeping. Matías and Rocío are building a caregiving team of 20 professionals who are committed to helping local residents maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle.

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matías spent the past 12 years working as an Information Systems Engineer in several industries, including for the largest airline in South America and the largest healthcare network in Chile. Rocío also has a technology background within the electronic commerce, airlines, finance and retail industries. Both graduated from Universidad Tecnológica Nacional of Buenos Aires.

“Orlando has been a favorite vacation spot of ours for years, instantly feeling like home,” added Rocío Condigiani, co-owner of Always Best Care of Orlando. “Florida is obviously well-known for having a large senior citizen population. Add to that our love for this city and its surrounding areas, and we feel very fortunate for the opportunity to go into business for ourselves and bring Always Best Care’s services to the community.”

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Always Best Care of Orlando is located in Baldwin Park at 4767 New Broad Street, Ste. 315. For a free evaluation or additional information on services available, call 689-250-6734 or visit www.alwaysbestcareorlandoSE.com

– Leading senior care franchise offers advice for older adults and their caregivers as daylight saving time sets in and holidays approach-

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services caregivers around the country often see their clients experiencing winter and holiday doldrums when the daylight hours become shorter and temperatures grow colder. These teams of caring professionals, making up one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, know that the busy, chilly months ahead call for extra attention and considerations when dealing with older adults who may be navigating difficult emotions.

“Spending more time inside with less natural light can cause feelings of depression and anxiety for anyone, regardless of age,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care. “The holidays may compound these emotions for seniors as they grieve lost loved ones or feel nostalgic for their younger days. Additionally, for seniors living with dementia and other chronic health conditions, the sudden change in pace, bright lights and large gatherings of the season can be overwhelming.”

Based on experience caring for seniors for over 27 years, Always Best Care offers the following tips to help older adults fight back against the winter blues:

• Get outside for a refreshing change of scenery.
  A little crisp air and sunlight can go a long way in giving someone a boost. If bundling up for the outdoors isn’t possible, open the curtains on the nearest window and let the light stream in.
• Spend time with friends.
  People we love and laugh with are a balm to the soul. Make plans to get together for lunch, shopping, a movie, or just hanging out.
• Plan small activities or trips.
  Weekly club meetings, watching a grandchild’s event, or booking a beauty appointment can all be things to happily anticipate. The countdown to these activities will help the days pass more quickly.
• Stay active for a rush of mood-boosting endorphins.
  Most of us feel better after getting our body moving, even if we don’t feel like doing it at the time. Short walks, an indoor swim, yoga or gym session will get the blood and endorphins flowing.
• Set short-term goals to work toward.
  When we have something to do and a goal in sight, we can avoid getting in a rut. Get encouraged by seeing the results of your work and being able to check things off your to-do list.

“Partnering with an in-home caregiver can also be a wonderful way to ensure older adults have companionship and support for the activities they want to do. A caregiver can help with scheduling plans, staying organized, preparing meals and getting to different events,” added Brown.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas. For more information on available territories and franchising with Always Best Care, contact Sean Hart at rshart@abc-seniors.com, call 916-545-2786 or visit www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising.

Leading Senior Care Franchise Meeting Increased Demand Throughout Shreveport and Surrounding Communities

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that local franchise owner Keith Carter is growing his territory in and around Shreveport, Louisiana, to meet the demand of a growing senior population. Always Best Care of Northwest Louisiana has been providing non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services to the area since 2015. Now, Carter has expanded to serve nearly 30 additional communities such as Mansfield, Coushatta, Many, and Natchitoches.

“Working with our caregiving team over the last nine years to allow our senior neighbors to age in place and improve their quality of life every day has been very rewarding,” said Keith Carter. “We hear from so many grateful families who are relieved to know their parents and grandparents are safe and well cared for at home. This opportunity to expand our service area means we can now have that same impact on all nine parishes in Northwest Louisiana.”

A longtime resident of Shreveport, Carter earned a bachelor’s degree in medicine and is currently in his second year of an MBA program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He previously worked for over 32 years in pre-hospital, acute care and post- acute environments. While searching for caregivers for his own father in 2014, he found Always Best Care and recognized the opportunity to help meet the in-home senior care needs of other families like his. Carter began working with the previous owners and purchased the territory the following year. Since then, Always Best Care of Northwest Louisiana has been awarded an exclusive contract to provide in-home and respite care to the Caddo and Bossier Council of Aging and provides in-home care to military veterans through a regional contract with the VA Medical Center in Shreveport. Always Best Care Senior Services of Northwest Louisiana is A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and is certified by the National Association of Home Care. In 2019, Carter and his Shreveport team won the Always Best Care award for largest increase in business by any franchise in his division.

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.

Always Best Care Senior Services of Northwest Louisiana is located at 4700 Line Avenue, Suite 111 in Shreveport. Carter plans to open satellite offices in Minden and Natchitoches in 2024.

For additional information on services available, or for a free evaluation, call 318-424-5300 or visit alwaysbestcare.com/shreveport.