Categories for ALS
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…
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…