About Bill & Diane Mathis

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Salute to National Assisted Living Week

Always Best Care of San Diego Salutes National Assisted Living Week

Local senior services business recognizes awareness campaign, offers helpful advice on how to choose the right care provider

Santee, CA (Grassroots Newswire) August 27, 2009 - Always Best Care of San Diego will join America as it recognizes the work of the country's assisted living community during National Assisted Living Week, September 13 – 19.

Celebrated by volunteers, medical and assisted care professionals, families and recipients of assisted care, the campaign recognizes those dedicated to caring for people, such as senior citizens, who need help with daily living activities and routines.

According to the Assisted Living Federation of America, there are 36,000 assisted living communities nationwide, which serve more than one million seniors. "A relatively new concept twenty-five years ago, today assisted living is the most preferred and fastest growing long-term care option for seniors," the Federation notes on its Web site.

"Assisted living bridges the gap between independent living and nursing homes," said Bill Mathis of Always Best Care of San Diego. "Many senior assisted care providers, like Always Best Care Senior Centers, help clients with eating, bathing, dressing, doing laundry and housekeeping, and assisting with medication – all of which are a necessity for day-to-day living."

In recognition of National Assisted Living Week, Always Best Care of San Diego is offering helping advice on how to choose the right assisted care provider.

Mathis recommends local families and seniors consider the following:

Are You Making the Right Choice? Be sure to make an assessment of the physical, financial, mental, and lifestyle needs of the individual needing the care before thinking about hiring an assisted care provider.

Do Your Homework. Doing a little research will allow you to understand the most recent legal requirements for assisted living providers; this information will set your mind at ease when it comes time to choose a provider. Also, research the services of various providers to help you match the right program with the needs of the assisted care recipient's specific requirements.

Ask Questions. When speaking with assisted care providers, make sure you are knowledgeable of their credentials. Ask the following questions:
How long have you been providing these services?
How are you accredited? Are you licensed by the state?
Can you give me references?

"An assisted living provider should be like an extended family member. You want the person who is getting the care to feel as comfortable as possible in the company of that person," Mathis said.

Offering a range of services including in-home care and assisted living placement, Always Best Care of San Diego is a resource in the local community dedicated to improving the lives of seniors. The company can provide support for a variety of physical and social needs ranging from cancer and Alzheimer’s care to grooming and transportation.

For more information about Always Best Care of San Diego, please contact Bill or Diane Mathis at (619)757-1114.

July Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Local Owners with Always Best Care Senior Services Receive Finalist in the category of Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year Small Business

Senior care provider in San Diego is acknowledged for Outstanding Emerging Business
San Diego, California (Grassroots Newswire) 7/21/2009 -- Bill and Diane Mathis, Owners of Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego, have been recognized as a Finalist in the category of Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.

"Being a Finalist in the category of Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce has really given us the recognition within the community to help showcase the services we provide for the San Diego senior community," Mathis said. "I look forward to using these tools to more effectively care for the aging loved ones of individuals in San Diego."

San Diego-area families searching for a trusted source of care for their elderly relatives can now turn to Always Best Care Senior Services to take the guesswork out of finding the right in-home or assisted living service.

"Always Best Care Senior Services is pleased to bring its tradition of providing dependable, high-quality care to the seniors of the San Diego County," said Bill Mathis, Owner of Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego. "For those feeling confused or overwhelmed by the task of caring for their spouse, parents or grandparents, Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego offers a range of services that will ensure that their loved ones are treated with care."

By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors and families, Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego provides affordable, comprehensive solutions to the challenges that are often presented when an aging family member requires additional physical and personal support. The hallmark services of the company’s business portfolio include:
Home Care - With the assistance of a professional geriatric care specialist chosen to specifically meet their unique goals, local seniors can maintain their independence while living at home. Family members are encouraged to take part in the free personal consultation, where Always Best Care Senior Services will create a detailed, written care plan and work with insurance providers to coordinate billing procedures.

Assisted Living - Free of charge, this service presents seniors with options for choosing the most appropriate living facility to suit their needs. "We drive our clients to and from facilities, and can carry a mobile database to the client's bedside. We work with all budgets as well. I can promise that our company will never exhaust another family with a "list", or give clients anything but our personal attention," said Mathis.

Personal Response - Through a partnership with ResponseLINK, Always Best Care Senior Services provides personal response systems to seniors. Over 100,000 Americans have improved their lives with ResponseLINK medical and medical emergency monitoring systems.

"Whether a loved one is living with Alzheimer's, cancer or Parkinson's disease, or simply needs assistance making a weekly grocery trip, Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego has the capability to enhance the life of the Seniors," said Mathis. "Our range of services can be tailored to meet a client's particular needs, whether they require just a few hours of assistance a day or constant care 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

For more information about Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego, please contact Bill or Diane at 619-757-1114.