Categories for ALS
January 10, 2022
Leonard Florence Center Residents Attend a Celtics Game
We have many sports fans at LFCL, especially when it comes to the Boston Celtics. Instead of just watching the games on TV, four of our vented residents attended a…
October 11, 2021
See What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
There is always something going on at the LFCL every day of the week! “Musical Mondays” are quite popular, with different performers entertaining the residents. Most recently Steve Hershman, a…
April 6, 2021
LFCL Family Feedback
In an effort to be the best we can be, we are continuously asking for feedback from our families. It’s so helpful for us to assess the interaction between staff…
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…
October 23, 2019
Chelsea facility treating ALS and MS patients ‘overwhelmed’ by fundraising walk
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) – Hundreds of people pounded the pavement in Chelsea Sunday to raise money for people living with multiple sclerosis and ALS. The two-mile walk was raising funds…
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…
May 4, 2018
Leonard Florence Center Interview on NPR’s All Things Considered!
The Leonard Florence Center for Living was prominently featured on National Public Radio’s (NPR) popular “All Things Considered” talk show. The show’s host Lisa Mullins and producer Lynn Jolicoeur spent…
May 10, 2017
Why Volunteer in a Nursing Home?
Before volunteering in a nursing home, I often wondered why people would choose such an environment to volunteer. For me and my son Joshua, our volunteering efforts began with his…
March 24, 2017
LFCL’s Patrick O’Brien Attends St. Patrick’s Day Reception at the White House
Chelsea Record – Chelsea Massachusetts Newspaper March 24, 2017 Patrick Sean O’Brien, an award-winning filmmaker diagnosed with ALS 10 years ago, attended this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Reception at the…