Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on the Biggest Mistakes Families Make With Aging Parents
Wendy Adlerstein, LSW shares why families should plan before a care crisis, what Medicare does not cover, and how to approach home care conversations with aging parents.
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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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...
Dementia Care Training: Why It Matters for Families
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston celebrates caregiver training in dementia care and explains why person-centered support, communication, and consistency matter for families.
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What Families Should Know Before Choosing Home Care
Should Know Before Choosing Home Care Wendy Adlerstein, LSW shares practical guidance from a community webinar on non-medical home care, caregiver screening, care planning, and the questions families should ask before choosing a home care provider.
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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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16 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Care Agency
Use these 16 practical questions to compare home care agencies by caregiver quality, training, supervision, flexibility, pricing, and communication.
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How Home Care Pulse Independent Client Satisfaction Surveys Provide Insights on Care
For over 10 years, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston has been conducting client satisfaction surveys through the respected, independent third-party firm, Home Care Pulse. Our client's satisfaction with our services is very important to us. Home Care Pulse conducts professional, phone interviews with a sample of our clients each month. This feedback helps us improve our care and remain a top provider of choice. In a 5 to 10-minute phone call, a Home Care Pulse Satisfaction Research Associate asks our clients to rate FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston on several categories on a scale of 1-10. Ratings...
How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help
From our Care Blog
Have questions about how your parents are really doing after a visit? Here’s how to know when your elderly parents need help?.
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What Does Veteran Home Care Assistance Include?
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From help with bathing and dressing to cooking, cleaning and companionship, veteran home care assistance preserves dignity for former military members.
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