We are excited to share that Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, has been invited as a featured guest speaker at the Memory Care Support Group hosted by The Residence at Natick South.
The event takes place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at The Residence at Natick South, located at 119 E Central Street in Natick, Massachusetts. Dinner will be provided, and the evening is open to anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
An Evening Built Around You — The Caregiver
The Residence at Natick South’s monthly Memory Care Support Group brings together family members and caregivers who are navigating the profound challenges of dementia care. It is a safe, warm, and engaging space to connect with others who truly understand what you are going through — to share stories, ask questions, and find both practical guidance and emotional support.
Wendy will be presenting on a topic that is central to sustainable, compassionate caregiving: Caregiver Self Care.
It is a subject she approaches with both professional expertise and genuine empathy. As a Licensed Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience working with seniors and their families, Wendy has spent her career not only coordinating care for older adults — but also supporting the family members who carry so much of the weight of that care themselves.
Why Caregiver Self Care Matters
Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most demanding roles a person can take on. The emotional, physical, and logistical toll is real — and it compounds over time. Research consistently shows that family caregivers are at elevated risk for burnout, depression, social isolation, and their own health decline when they neglect their own well-being.
Wendy’s presentation will offer caregivers:
- Practical, actionable strategies for protecting their own health and energy
- Perspective and validation — a reminder that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom
- Insight into when and how professional home care can step in to provide relief, so caregivers can recharge without guilt
- An open conversation about the emotional complexity of the caregiving role
Wendy co-founded FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston alongside Steve Stern over 11 years ago, and she has been the clinical and operational heart of the agency ever since. As a Licensed Social Worker, she personally oversees care planning and management for clients — bringing a level of professional rigor and human sensitivity to home care that goes well beyond what most agencies offer.
Under Wendy’s leadership, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston has built a reputation for:
- A deeply personalized, concierge-level approach to care coordination
- An award-winning Compassionate Memory Care Program for caregiver training
- Certified Dementia Practitioner staff and specialized dementia and hospice training
- A Certificate of Case Management from Boston University School of Social Work’s Center for Aging & Disability Education and Research
- Membership on the Aging Life Care Association board
Her voice on the subject of caregiver self care carries the weight of someone who has sat across the table from hundreds of families — listening, advocating, and helping them find a path forward.
Whether you are in the early stages of understanding a loved one’s diagnosis or you have been caregiving for years, this evening is for you. Come for the conversation, the community, and the dinner — and leave with something meaningful to carry forward.
RSVP by Monday, May 25 to Susan Moore at The Residence at Natick South:
- 📞 774-231-0900
- ✉️ [email protected]
The Residence at Natick South
119 E Central Street, Natick, MA
www.residencenaticksouth.com
At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we work closely with families throughout Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Milton, and surrounding communities. If you are beginning to think about in-home care for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s — or if you simply want to talk through your options — we would be glad to listen.
Call us at (781) 782-2332 or visit us at wsb.firstlighthomecare.com to schedule a free, no-obligation care consultation.
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