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Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on the Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help

Wendy Adlerstein, LSW joined Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast to discuss caregiver burnout, warning signs, and how families can think about asking for help.

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Wendy Adlerstein to Speak at Memory Care Support Group in Natick — A Special Evening for Family Caregivers

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Celebrating Training in Dementia Care

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Celebrating Veritas: 2025 Caregiver of the Year

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Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on the Moment Caregivers Realize They Need Help

Wendy Adlerstein, LSW joined Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast to discuss caregiver burnout, warning signs, and how families can think about asking for help.

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Wendy Adlerstein to Speak at Memory Care Support Group in Natick — A Special Evening for Family Caregivers

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...

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Celebrating Training in Dementia Care

At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we believe that excellent dementia care begins with excellent training. That commitment is reflected in our participation in the Compassionate Memory Care Program, an award-winning initiative designed to help caregivers support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia with greater confidence, empathy, and skill. Our newest cohort of trainees recently completed the program, and we are proud to celebrate their achievement and dedication to growing as professionals. The Compassionate Memory Care Program helps strengthen our person-centered approach by encouraging caregivers to focus on each client’s unique life story, preferences,...

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Celebrating Veritas: 2025 Caregiver of the Year

At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we are proud to recognize Veritas as our 2025 Caregiver of the Year. Selected from among nearly 200 professional caregivers who provided care to clients in 2025, Veritas has consistently demonstrated the qualities that define exceptional caregiving — compassion, patience, reliability, and a genuine commitment to the people she serves. Whether supporting a regular client or stepping in for a fill-in shift, she approaches every assignment with professionalism, calm, and care. What makes Veritas especially deserving of this recognition is the trust she inspires in clients, families, and teammates alike. She has...

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What Families Should Know Before Choosing Home Care -- a Webinar Video

When a loved one begins to need extra support at home, families often face a mix of emotions and uncertainty about where to turn. Our Co-Owner and Executive Director, Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, recently joined Attorney Tiff O'Connell of O'Connell Law LLC for a community webinar designed to take the guesswork out of that process. Drawing on years of experience in elder care, Wendy offered practical, compassionate guidance to help families understand their options and feel more confident moving forward. During the webinar, part of O'Connell Law's Lunch and Learn series, Wendy explored what non-medical home care actually looks like in practice — from...

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FirstLight's Jill Kemp promoted to Staff Development Senior Recruiter

We're pleased to announce that Jill Kemp has been promoted to Staff Development Senior Recruiter. For over four years, Jill has been serving as the first voice of the professional caregivers looking to join our team. She has screened hundreds and hundreds of caregivers, using her friendly, upbeat, demeanor to connect with each person over the phone and assess their suitability for our culture of care at FirstLight Home Care. Last year, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston hired less than 5 percent of all applicants for the position of Caregiver. The challenging job of identifying the extraordinary Caregivers...

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National Nutrition Month Tips for Seniors

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This National Nutrition Month, we focus on helping seniors overcome barriers to getting nutritious meals. Here’s how you can help.

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Empower Your Search: 16 Questions to Ask Any Home Care Agency

Are you searching for the right home care agency in the West Suburban Boston area? At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we empower families, clients, and professional referral sources like care managers to make informed decisions. Download our free "16 Questions to Ask Any Home Care Agency" PDF—a concise checklist of 16 essential questions covering services, caregiver qualifications, training, supervision, flexibility, quality assurance, and transparent pricing. This tool is designed for apples-to-apples comparisons, helping you evaluate providers confidently and uncover what truly defines exceptional care. Whether you're planning for a loved one with dementia, post-hospital needs, or daily...

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Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on Aging and Home Care on the Gray With Benefits Podcast

What does it really mean to age well? Our Executive Director & Co-Owner, Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, recently joined hosts Kelvin Brooks and Cheryl Warrick-Brooks as a guest on the "Gray With Benefits" podcast to reflect on her journey into home care and what she has learned from working with aging adults throughout her career. The conversation explored the realities of aging, the importance of family and community support, and how people can continue to find meaning and enjoyment at every stage of life. How Wendy Found Her Calling in Elder Care Wendy’s path into home care began while studying psychology...

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How to Help With Heart Health for Seniors

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Helping maintain heart health for seniors is mostly about showing them how to overcome the barriers they face. Learn more!

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Susanne DiDonato of Western Connecticut as its National Caregiver of the Year. Susanne was honored at our 2024 National Conference in Napa Valley, CA. A dedicated and kind caregiver, Susanne truly embodies what it means to be our Caregiver of the Year.

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