{"id":3416,"date":"2026-05-12T19:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston\/?p=3416"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:42:23","slug":"wendy-adlerstein-to-speak-at-memory-care-support-group-in-natick-a-special-evening-for-family-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston\/2026\/05\/12\/wendy-adlerstein-to-speak-at-memory-care-support-group-in-natick-a-special-evening-for-family-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Wendy Adlerstein to Speak at Memory Care Support Group in Natick \u2014 A Special Evening for Family Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to share that <strong>Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Executive Director and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston<\/strong>, has been invited as a featured guest speaker at the <strong>Memory Care Support Group<\/strong> hosted by <strong>The Residence at Natick South<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event takes place on <strong>Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm<\/strong>, 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&#8217;s disease or another form of dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>An Evening Built Around You \u2014 The Caregiver<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Residence at Natick South&#8217;s monthly Memory Care Support Group brings together family members and caregivers who are navigating the profound challenges of dementia care. It is a safe, warm, and engaging space to connect with others who truly understand what you are going through \u2014 to share stories, ask questions, and find both practical guidance and emotional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wendy will be presenting on a topic that is central to sustainable, compassionate caregiving: <strong>Caregiver Self Care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a subject she approaches with both professional expertise and genuine empathy. As a Licensed Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience working with seniors and their families, Wendy has spent her career not only coordinating care for older adults \u2014 but also supporting the family members who carry so much of the weight of that care themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>Why Caregiver Self Care Matters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most demanding roles a person can take on. The emotional, physical, and logistical toll is real \u2014 and it compounds over time. Research consistently shows that family caregivers are at elevated risk for burnout, depression, social isolation, and their own health decline when they neglect their own well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wendy&#8217;s presentation will offer caregivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical, actionable strategies<\/strong> for protecting their own health and energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perspective and validation<\/strong> \u2014 a reminder that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insight into when and how professional home care can step in<\/strong> to provide relief, so caregivers can recharge without guilt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An open conversation<\/strong> about the emotional complexity of the caregiving role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>About Wendy Adlerstein, LSW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wendy co-founded FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston alongside Steve Stern over 11 years ago, and she has been the clinical and operational heart of the agency ever since. As a Licensed Social Worker, she personally oversees care planning and management for clients \u2014 bringing a level of professional rigor and human sensitivity to home care that goes well beyond what most agencies offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Wendy&#8217;s leadership, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston has built a reputation for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A deeply personalized, <strong>concierge-level approach<\/strong> to care coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An award-winning <strong>Compassionate Memory Care Program<\/strong> for caregiver training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certified Dementia Practitioner<\/strong> staff and specialized dementia and hospice training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Certificate of Case Management from <strong>Boston University School of Social Work&#8217;s Center for Aging &amp; Disability Education and Research<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership on the <strong>Aging Life Care Association<\/strong> board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her voice on the subject of caregiver self care carries the weight of someone who has sat across the table from hundreds of families \u2014 listening, advocating, and helping them find a path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>Join Us on May 26th<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are in the early stages of understanding a loved one&#8217;s diagnosis or you have been caregiving for years, this evening is for you. Come for the conversation, the community, and the dinner \u2014 and leave with something meaningful to carry forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RSVP by Monday, May 25<\/strong> to Susan Moore at The Residence at Natick South:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcde 774-231-0900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:susan.moore@residencenaticksouth.com\">susan.moore@residencenaticksouth.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Residence at Natick South<\/strong><br>119 E Central Street, Natick, MA<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.residencenaticksouth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.residencenaticksouth.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>We&#8217;re Here When You&#8217;re Ready<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we work closely with families throughout Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Milton, and surrounding communities. If you are beginning to think about in-home care for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer&#8217;s \u2014 or if you simply want to talk through your options \u2014 we would be glad to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call us at (781) 782-2332<\/strong> or visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/wsb.firstlighthomecare.com\">wsb.firstlighthomecare.com<\/a> to schedule a free, no-obligation care consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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