Categories for ALS
March 20, 2024
NewDirection Care Founder and CEO Natasha Chadwick Visits Leonard Florence Center for Inspiration
The Leonard Florence Center recently welcomed Natasha Chadwick, Founder and CEO of NewDirection Care in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Natasha spent time touring the revolutionary residence, widely known for its revolutionary…
October 17, 2023
As seen in The Local News: LITE WAITE: ALS REDUCES YOUR MOBILITY, BUT NOT YOUR HUMANITY
By Bob Waite Do you recall taking your first step? Or the joy you felt when you uttered your first word and received praise in return? Of course you don’t….
September 7, 2023
15th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held in Chelsea on October 15th
Former Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker Join Walk as Special Ambassadors Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien were given 2-5 years to live after each was diagnosed with ALS. Defying…
July 14, 2023
What’s Happening in July at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
Summer activities are plentiful as our residents enjoy spending time outdoors. Our July 4th BBQ and concert day featured delicious food and amazing music by George Lyons, who was actually…
June 27, 2023
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Hosts 2023 AJAS Leadership Summit
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare was the proud host of the 2023 Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) Leadership Summit. Over 40 CEO’s and Executive Directors from across the nation came together…
March 15, 2023
Look What’s Happening at Leonard Florence Center for Living
March is a busy month at the Leonard Florence Center. Our Purim celebration was a huge hit, with a parade, costume contest, delicious food and colorful decorations. A Megillah reading…
December 14, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Leonard Florence Center for Living
Residents and staff are gearing up for the holidays. As always, we will light the 8-foot steel menorah every night during Hanukkah. By the eighth night the effect is very…
October 10, 2022
What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center
On September 18th, beloved resident Rose Pugliese turned 106! After attending Mass with Linda Keller, a MDS/MMQ nurse at the Center and good friend to Rose, the two drove to…
September 21, 2022
Over 700 People Attended the ALS & MS Walk for Living!
This year’s 14th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, September 18 was held amidst blue skies and perfect temperatures. Even more importantly, it was immensely successful in…
August 8, 2022
Join us for the 14th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, September 18 in Chelsea!
For the first time since 2019, the much-anticipated ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) Walk for Living will be held in-person on Sunday, September 18 on Admiral’s Hill…
July 13, 2022
See What Our Residents are Saying About Us!
Resident feedback is the most important way we can measure the satisfaction level of our residents. From the looks of it, we are succeeding! Below are some of the comments…
May 27, 2022
Leonard Florence Center for Living Offers Independence and Support for Individuals Living with ALS
This story originally featured on Target ALS. Click here to read. Imagine being confined to one room for days, months, even years and then finding a home that enables you…