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Make a little family history. Free Oral History techniques workshop at FirstLight Home Care.

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston is hosting a free Oral History Techniques Workshop at the Education and Training Center at our Needham, MA offices.  The workshop will be led by Marjorie Turner Hollman, a personal historian and author.   This hands-on workshop offers the opportunity to practice some simple interviewing skills using sample interviewing questions.  The workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, from 6pm to 7.30pm, at 109-123 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494. Free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments.  Make a little family history.  Preserve the Voices of the Past.   To RSVP,...

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Downsizing and Decluttering your Home: A Free Program

Relocating to a smaller house or condo? Looking to remove clutter and enjoy your current space?  A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight and tips on downsizing and decluttering. The workshop will be led by Anne Sharp, a Professional Organizer and Owner of ‘a sharp space’ based in Winchester, MA. Anne is in her third year of business, having spent the two previous years learning about organizational products and closet design.  She has a background in change management consulting and recently completed Life Transitions Certification through the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.  She works with busy professionals,...

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Aging in place and with grace – how to retrofit your home for comfort and safety. Free seminar.

Concerned about falling in your shower?  Trouble climbing the stairs? Anxious about the height of your counters and stove? A free, objective and educational seminar will provide some insight on retrofitting to complement your shifting mobility and lifestyle. The workshop will be led by Brian Harvey of Harvey Home Modifications. Brian is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders.   He is an EPA Lead-Safe Renovator, and has numerous years of experience in residential construction. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban...

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FirstLight's Wendy Adlerstein Presents "Seeing mom and dad at the holidays? Good time to assess their wellness. "

Concerned about loved ones as they age? The holidays are often a time for happy reunions with aging parents, in-laws, aunts and uncles who you haven't seen in months or perhaps even years. A free, objective and informational seminar will provide some insight on what to look for and how to have meaningful conversations about aging choices will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494. There is ample, free parking both in the front and...

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Steve Stern of FirstLight Home Care Joins Panel Program on Aging on Sept. 27th

Steve Stern, President of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, will participate in a panel program, entitled, “Aging in Place. Helping mom remain in the family home.” on Thursday, September 27th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Bulfinch Group, 160 Gould Street, Suite 310, Needham, MA  02494. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. Topics will include financial planning for retirement, home care assistance to augment activities of daily living, prudent health care choices including complicated Medicare options and leveraging housing wealth. The discussion will be led by George Downey, Housing Wealth Management Advisor, Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Braintree, MA.  In addition to Steve,...

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Steve Stern of FirstLight Home Care Joins Seniors First Collaborative

Seniors First is launched and includes a full range of legal, financial, housing and lifestyle solutions.  Steve Stern, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston’s President, has joined the collaborative. Aging may bring wisdom, but it also creates new challenges and unanswered questions. – How can I structure my retirement to avoid outliving my savings? – How do I retrofit my home to accommodate aging? – How do I evaluate in-home resources to provide the extra help I might need? – How do I protect my legacy for the next generation? Seniors First, a newly formed collaborative based in Eastern...

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FirstLight Home Care Sponsors Jazz/Piano Concert at Newton Senior Center

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston is sponsoring the Jazz singer Barbara Balistreri and pianist Mark L. West at the Newton Senior Center on Friday, June 29th from 1pm to 2pm.  Barbara and Mark will be performing a repertoire of many of the great jazz standards of yesterday.  Included are standards by the Gershwin brothers, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen and more!  Please call the Newton Senior Center front desk to register at 617-796-1660.  For more details, please see the Jazz/Piano Concert Flyer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0tgMaDOT-4

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FirstLight Announces June Giving Calendar of Local Organizations Receiving Contributions for the Month.

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston is a member business of WAITT, We’re All in this Together.  WAITT is a collaborative effort between local businesses that commit to donating a percentage of their daily/weekly/monthly revenue toward the charities of their choice.  Each day, local charities, non-profits, and other community-based organizations are featured. By featuring different organizations, businesses are able to make donations to a wide variety of causes. We welcome you to view our June Giving Calendar which lists the organizations who are receiving donations this month.  Some of the organizations who are receiving support this month include:  Boston BullPen Project,...

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Opportunity to Host a Panel Program on Aging and Resources Featuring FirstLight's Wendy Adlerstein

FirstLight Home Care's Director of Client Care Services, Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, is a member of a panel of experts in the field of aging in an educational program, "Learn How to Help Your Parents Make the Best Possible Choices Now and in the Future", which is available at no cost to organizations in the Boston area. Wendy, as an experienced social worker, provides a perspective on home care, in general (as a representative of home care providers) and answers questions on what types of services can be brought into the home and when it makes sense for a loved one to remain...

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FirstLight Welcomes Debby Toto as Human Resources Specialist

Debby Toto serves as FirstLight HomeCare’s Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for the recruitment of our caregiver staff including the identification, screening and on-boarding of the most talented, hard-working and compassionate care team members.  Debby also conducts and maintains all procedures and requirements of the hiring process and advises the office team on retaining our wonderful caregiver talent. Prior to joining FirstLight HomeCare, Debby served in a variety of roles in the Human Resources field, including as a recruiter in Boston’s financial district, as a Human Resources Generalist for an insurer, followed by working as a Human Resources Manager...

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