By StoryStudio on February 20, 2024
Ensuring the well-being of our aging loved ones requires entrusting their care to capable hands.
At Always Caring of Connecticut, a personalized approach delivered by compassionate and committed caregivers means that every client receives tailored support and attention to enhance their quality of life. “For everyone we are helping, we want to be able to go back and say we made the end of their life as enjoyable and as loving of an experience as we could,” says Always Caring of Connecticut CEO Mark Basler.
Providing non-medical elder care to Westport and surrounding communities, Always Caring of Connecticut offers home services including Alzheimer’s care, senior companionship, transportation to appointments and help with a range of health issues. Care is available in 12-hour shifts or as a 24/7 live-in service. No matter what a client needs, Always Caring of Connecticut prioritizes treating every single client like the individuals they are, with a distinct personality and unique desires. “It’s really about that approach of being hands on. Every client is a different situation,” Basler says.
Compassionate care for your aging loved ones starts with Always Caring of Connecticut
From start to finish, the employees of Always Caring of Connecticut take it upon themselves to make the process as smooth as possible. Because the team in the office works closely with both the families and the home caregivers, they are specially positioned to match the right client with the caregiver. From there, caregivers work with the clients' families to design a custom care plan that fits the client’s temperament and lifestyle. Client Brooke Gies was impressed with how perfectly her selected caregivers fit into her life. “I felt like they were friends helping me in my home,” says Gies.
After a match is made and a care plan is put into motion, the executive team at Always Caring of Connecticut stays in close contact to make sure everything is running smoothly. “We are always going out to the family's homes. Our caregivers let us know any time there are changes so we can accommodate those changes, put it in the care plan, and seamlessly transition as things change with the client,” says Basler. From the executive team to the home healthcare workers, Always Caring of Connecticut is a tight group that stays in constant communication.
This kind of attention to detail is what makes Always Caring of Connecticut stand apart. For Mark Basler, it starts with the mission of putting the people they serve above the bottom line. Working in homecare since 2007, Basler’s ideas on how to best care for aging seniors developed when he witnessed his grandparents getting older. “What we went through as a family – I said I can do this better.” What Basler noticed is that the profit-driven franchises dominating the home healthcare space were continually compromising quality of care. “When you are focused on the profits it’s really difficult to then go back and say we’re doing what’s best for the client.” For Always Caring of Connecticut, the focus is always on the clients above all else.
Client & Caregiver Quotes
Client
Stefan B
"Always Caring of Connecticut has been there for my family when...
—Stefan B., Client
"Always Caring of Connecticut has been there for my family when we have needed reliable, empathetic, and competent caregivers for both my father and mother. Available at a moment’s notice, literally, they have been there to sit with my father, shop for my mother, prepare meals for them and safely guide them through the house using canes, wheelchairs, and walkers. Argentina Marku is prompt and efficient with my text messages and I feel relieved for their work with my parents through some challenging surgeries and falls."
"The Always Caring of CT team was so kind, professional, and willing to help us in any way possible...
Clients
Bruce F. & Vickie M.
—Bruce F. & Vickie M., Clients
"The Always Caring of CT team was so kind, professional, and willing to help us in any way possible. And the truly selfless aides provided such amazing care, companionship and love for our mother and our family during such a difficult time. The entire organization truly lives up to their name!"
"I am so lucky to be on your team..."
Caregiver
Iluara Arbelaez
—Iluara Arbelaez, Caregiver
"I am so lucky to be on your team, you really care about your employees and that means a lot, nice staff, flexibility and understanding."
To provide this kind of support, the health and well-being of caregivers is of the utmost importance. “Everyone knows you have to make the client happy, but you also have to love and support the caregivers,” Basler says. This is just one more way that Always Caring exhibits a unique and exceptional approach to holistic care. “For the caregivers to feel the support and the resources we give them, that’s a huge difference maker.”
Watching our loved ones age can be a difficult journey, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. With Always Caring of Connecticut, a helping hand and an empathetic approach can go a long way in allowing you and your loved ones to feel as comfortable as possible. “The family wants to have the best care. And we want to be providing the best care," Basler says. With open hearts and minds, Always Caring achieves the best outcomes for clients and their families. “Everyone gets what they want.”
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How long does home care last?
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The duration of home care is not fixed and can significantly differ depending on an individual's specific requirements. Home care services may be temporary, spanning a few weeks, or extend throughout a person's lifetime.
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Why would somebody use home care?
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Home care empowers individuals to maintain maximum independence while enjoying the comforts of their own home. This option allows them to reside in a familiar environment, sleep in their own bed at night, and remain close to loved ones, including family, friends, and pets. Additionally, it provides peace of mind, ensuring access to skilled, consistent, and reliable care as needed, even if those needs evolve over time.
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When it comes to providing the best quality of care possible, it all starts with the caregivers themselves. “The caregivers have been consistently kind, professional, thoughtful and attentive,” says Lisa Heimann who found Always Caring of Connecticut to help with her parents. “My parents have always wanted to age at home. With the support of everyone at Always Caring, they are doing so with dignity,” Heimann says.
This level of sustained care comes from people who work tirelessly to make sure their clients get what they need. Of the caregivers that Basler selects, he says, “They work with their heart and their mind, and they care about the families and the clients we are working for.” Basler adds that the caregivers often put just as much effort into supporting their clients as the family. This includes checking on their clients constantly, even when they aren’t technically required to do so. Every caregiver at Always Caring of Connecticut is fully registered, insured, and bonded, having undergone extensive background checks and interviews. Caregivers are continually trained in all aspects of non-medical care. State of the art technology is used to best serve the seniors and all their needs.
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