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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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Why Family Caregivers Should Consider Joining a Support Group.

Caring for a family loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming. The family caregiver is only human, and they need both emotional and practical support to maintain a healthy self. Joining a local support group is one solution to help the family caregiver feel less isolated, and it provides the opportunity to be around people who know exactly what they’re going through. The benefits of joining a support group. Research has shown that participating in caregiver support groups has many benefits and can significantly improve the quality of life for the caregiver and their family....

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“What’s in your Grandma’s Jewelry Box?” Free workshop at FirstLight outlines the value of bling.

What is that heirloom broach worth?  Or those earrings that have been passed down from generation to generation? Aimee Berrent, Appraiser and Jewelry Consultant, will lead a free workshop exploring “What’s in your Grandma’s Jewelry Box” on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston's education and training center in Needham. Aimee, owner of A Matter of Brilliance, has been in the jewelry business for over 25 years.  A Graduate Gemologist, Ms. Berrent took courses in appraisals, diamonds, diamond grading, color stones, color stone grading, pearls, and restringing from the Gemological...

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Parkinson’s Support Group offered at Wellesley Council on Aging

A Parkinson’s Support Group meets each month at the Wellesley Council on Aging’s Tolles Parsons Center at 500 Washington Street in Wellesley.  The group meets on the First Friday of the month, from 10:30 – 11:30am.  Attendees can stay from 11:30am to 12 noon to network if they prefer. Lunch is available immediately after to those who RSVP in advance.  The on-going gathering is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association and by FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston The support group is led by Nicole "Niki" Sinopoli Fein, MSW, LICSW. Niki Fein is also...

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Needham Memory Cafe on the Second Wednesday of Each Month

A Memory Café is a social gathering for those personally dealing with memory loss and those who help care for those with these challenges.  The goal is to have some fun, get to know others in the community with similar challenges, and to enjoy time with caring people who understand and support those with memory loss.  Anyone with memory loss or concerns about memory loss is welcome to attend and family or professional caregivers are encouraged to attend, too.  Volunteers ensure that everyone is included in the program. The Needham Memory Cafe program is hosted by Avita of Needham and...

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When it comes to the end of life, talking matters. The Conversation Project opens the dialogue on May 1st at 6 p.m. at FirstLight Homecare in Needham.

Arza Goldstein, who manages a private practice as an End of Life Doula, helping the dying and their families make the time that remains less stressful and more meaningful, will lead a workshop on Wednesday, May 1st at 6 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). The program, named “The Conversation Project”, was developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and is centered on how sharing your wishes for end-of-life care can bring you closer to the people you...

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What's Next - Exploring retirement, the empty nest and silver divorce

As we age our circumstances and emotional state can shift quickly and unexpectedly. “What’s next?” is a free, Needham-based workshop that explores the challenges of many transitions. The participatory seminar will help navigate the uncharted territory of an empty nest, retirement, death of a loved one or silver divorce. The free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight and tips on What’s Next for seniors. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 19 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 – 123 Highland Avenue, Suite...

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FirstLight Hosts Workshop: The A,B,C’s and D’s of Medicare

Medicare is both confusing and frustrating. Mistakes can be costly. The A,B,C’s and D’s of Medicare, not affiliated or contracted by any insurance company, provides unbiased guidance in navigating the complex Medicare landscape. The free, objective and educational seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 26th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of 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). There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office...

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FirstLight's Steve Stern Remembers Business Mentor, Doug Laughlin, and His Values

In building FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, I have followed quite a few of the business philosophies and values of my former boss and mentor, Doug Laughlin. Doug had founded a highly successful advertising agency in the Washington, DC area, which I had joined at formation--after working for him as my "big boss" just a few years prior in my early business career. Sadly, Doug recently passed away. I am reminded of how much I have embraced his business approach. Doug was a very caring person, a true gentleman, with a great sense of humor and a multitude of life experiences--from...

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FirstLight's Wendy Adlerstein Shares Aging in Place Advice in Real Estate Talk Boston Video

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston's Director of Client Care Services, Wendy Adlerstein, LSW joined Brian Harvey of Harvey Home Modifications in a video interview with Host Chris Devin on Real Estate Talk Boston.  The video is part of a series of interviews with "Boston Real Estate Power Players" on key topics of interest in housing and appears as sponsored content on Boston.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=519&v=Y0QGNayjmRw

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