Categories for ALS resident

February 24, 2021
A Painting Worth a Thousand Words
Tony Epifani, a World Class soccer player and father of two, was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 at age 39. Although his disease progressed slowly, after 6 years Tony was…

January 23, 2020
Australian Contingency Visits Leonard Florence Center
Representatives from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Australia recently toured the Leonard Florence Center for Living. From left: Ina Hoffman, Special Residences Admissions Director; Susan…

September 13, 2019
Jewish Journal features ALS& MS Walk for Living
Can you believe it? We’re holding our 11th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, October 6. We’re honored to have this Walk featured in the Jewish Journal….

September 13, 2019
The Jewish Journal Interviews Resident and Co-Founder of The Leonard Florence Center for Living, Steve Saling
In 2006, Steve Saling was diagnosed with ALS, just a month after his son was born. He soon moved in with his aunt and uncle, but realized the obstacles meant…

August 30, 2019
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii Visits Leonard Florence Center for Living
CHELSEA, MA (August 2019) – Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii recently toured the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. Operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, the Leonard Florence Center…

August 13, 2019
Resident Melissa King and her garden featured on CBS Boston
Melissa King, a resident living with ALS, has been featured on CBS Boston, Channel 4. Melissa currently resides at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, where she is growing quite…

January 8, 2018
Steve Saling Featured as One of Boston Voyager’s Most Inspiring Stories
A recent story in Boston Voyager, a glossy in-depth online magazine, features our very own Steve Saling as one of Boston’s most inspiring stories. Well, we totally agree! Appropriately…