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Jenny Wu Promoted to Manager of Client Care Services at FirstLight Home Care

Jenny Wu has been promoted to Manager of Client Care Services at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston.  In this role, Jenny now manages the office’s care coordination team, including oversight of all scheduling, client service, and the performance of the FirstLight caregiver team.  Previously, Jenny held the position of Care Coordinator.   Jenny reports to Wendy Adlerstein, LSW who became an owner and was promoted to Executive Director in June of 2019. Prior to joining FirstLight, Jenny worked in the mental/behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in Maine and New Hampshire. In her previous roles, she worked with individuals...

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Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

A roundup of some of our most popular travel advice. According to a recent AARP report summarizing 2019 boomer travel trends, seniors are expected to take four to five leisure trips this year. Oftentimes, travel can be especially difficult for seniors. For some, there are certain considerations to keep in mind in order to ensure a safe, relaxing vacation, especially if they have mobility issues or are traveling with oxygen. And others may need to do some extra planning before going on a trip, like filling prescriptions in advance and packing all the medications they will need while away. But, with...

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FirstLight Welcomes Maggie Bidwell to Office Team as Care Coordinator

Maggie Bidwell has joined the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston office team as a Care Coordinator.  Maggie works closely with Care Coordinators, Annie McElaney, Elise Scaringello and Jenny Wu to oversee the scheduling and performance of the FirstLight caregiver team. Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, continues to supervise the care coordination in her role as Executive Director and Owner. Maggie oversees the scheduling and performance of the FirstLight caregiver team. Prior to joining FirstLight, Maggie attended Roger Williams University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and minors in Political Science and Professional and Public Writing. She has...

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Wendy Adlerstein Promoted to Executive Director

I am thrilled to announce that Wendy Adlerstein, LSW has become an owner of the company and has been promoted to the position of Executive Director. Wendy's deep compassion and hard work have been evident since Day One--in early 2015--when the West Suburban Boston office opened our doors. Under Wendy's leadership, the office has built a reputation for outstanding quality of care and service in the West Suburban Boston area--as evidenced by the many word-of-mouth referrals from clients and professionals who have high standards and expectations for the delivery of home care services.  (And further evidenced by the many 5-star...

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Simple ways family caregivers can take time for themselves (and not feel guilty!)

As a family caregiver, you are focused on the care of others. And often the one person you forget to take care of is yourself. We all know how important it is for you to stay healthy, fit and rested in order to be at your best. Caring for another is a rewarding personal experience, especially if it’s one of your own family members. But at the same time, factors like exhaustion, worry, inadequate resources, and continuous care demands can be enormously stressful. It is important that a family caregiver takes time for themselves. Here are a few simple ways to...

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Aging in place options (or not) examined. Free workshop on June 12th

Do you want to age in place?  Move on? A three-person panel discussion will explore decisions and resources  around staying in the home vs. selling the home, organizing and downsizing and how home care works and can be used.  The free, educational program is open to the public and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 5.30 p.m. to 7p.m. at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494 (directly across from Panera Bread and between TD Bank and Petco). Panelists will include Pat Bernabei, professional organizer and downsizing expert of Sort It...

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What the new FirstLight TV Spots Get Right About the Family Caregiver

FirstLight Home Care recently created a series of TV spots which show the challenges of being a family caregiver.  The three 30-second TV spots, created with simple graphics and a powerful sound design (in one case, almost no sound), are successful in getting at a truth about the lives of those who care for others:  caring for a loved one is very stressful and can dramatically change the balance of the family caregiver's life.  The ads, created by the Cleveland-based marketing communications agency, Marcus Thomas, LLC, brilliantly "cut through the clutter" of other ads to show how FirstLight Home Care...

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What makes a healthy brain?

The human brain is a powerful organ. It controls how we remember, learn, play and concentrate. Practicing brain-strengthening habits every day keeps your mind sharp and can help prevent or delay cognition problems such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Here are six tips that could help you maintain a healthier brain and improve brain function. Exercise daily. Spend at least 30 minutes most days doing some type of activity that gets your heart pumping. Focus on a combination of cardio exercises, strength training, flexibility, and balance. Make sure you are doing activities you enjoy so that you stick...

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"Politics and the Artwork of Joe Stern", a Reception and Lecture Supported by FirstLight Home Care

For more than four decades, from the 1920s through the 1960s, Joe Stern's artwork commented on some of the most iconic historical figures that shaped our world. Joe Stern was the Boston Herald editorial cartoonist (and Pulitizer Prize nominee) and many of his original works will be exhibited on Tuesday, May 21st from 3pm to 4.30pm at Cabot Park Village, a Benchmark senior living community in Newton, MA. The program is supported by FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston.  Steve Stern, President & Owner, is a Grandson of Joe Stern and his family has preserved many of the original...

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Educational and adventurous travel options outlined for seniors. Road Scholar offers free seminar at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston

Donna L. Brock, an ambassador representing Road Scholar, a not-for-profit and nationally recognized leader of educational travel for seniors, will outline new and popular travel adventures on Monday, June 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494 (directly across from Panera Bread and between TD Bank and Petco). Donna bring personal anecdotes and insights to senior travel. Road Scholar are a diverse community of knowledge seekers and explorers, united in the belief that lifelong learning is a vital part of overall well-being. Alongside renowned experts, Road Scholar participants experience in-depth...

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