FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Boston Globe Story: Thanks to caregiver, pleasure comes on little cat feet
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 Steps to Selecting a Personal Care Aide for Mom and Dad
- U.S. News & World Report: 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Real Estate Talk Boston Interview with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Video)
- Discussion & Insights in Home Care with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Podcast)
- The Rundown on In-Home Eldercare with Wendy Adlerstein (Podcast)
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston Promotes Amanda Nalepa to Director of Staff Development
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Nalepa from Manager of Staff Development to Director of Staff Development, effective June 29, 2026. Amanda has been an invaluable part of our team for the past 6½ years including the last four years dedicated to Staff Development. Throughout her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in transforming the agency's recruiting, onboarding, caregiver development, and retention strategies. This promotion recognizes not only her exceptional leadership but also the significant impact she has made on the growth and success of our organization. In her expanded role, Amanda will continue leading...
The Hidden Risks and Costs of Hiring a Caregiver Privately in West Suburban Boston
When families in Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Milton, Back Bay, and Seaport begin looking for help for an aging parent, hiring a caregiver privately can seem like the simplest option. But many families do not realize that a private aide arrangement can create hidden legal, financial, scheduling, and quality risks that become obvious only after a problem arises. Why private hire can seem appealing A private caregiver arrangement may look flexible at first because the family can choose the person directly and set the schedule informally. Some families also assume that paying a private aide cash or “under the...
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What Families Gain from a Social-Worker-Led Care Coordination Model in Home Care
When families in Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Milton, and downtown Boston neighborhoods like the Back Bay and Seaport begin exploring non-medical home care, they are usually looking for more than a list of services. They want reliability, clear communication, and a care partner who can respond when needs change. At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, care is overseen by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner, whose social work background helps shape the agency’s care coordination model and family-first approach. That matters because home care works best when it is coordinated, not improvised. A caregiver in the...
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