Categories for MS
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…
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…
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…
September 16, 2022
Look What’s Happening at Leonard Florence Center for Living
With fall right around the corner, residents have made it a priority to enjoy the warm weather days. In fact, “Coffee Talk with Sandie C” on Wednesdays is more popular…
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…
May 10, 2022
Bonnie Berthiaume Lives Life to the Fullest
Bonnie Berthiaume, a much beloved resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) 36 years ago. Although the disease progressed and Bonnie is…
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….
November 24, 2017
Leonard Florence Center Residents and Staff Visit Disney World!
Last week, six ALS and MS residents and seven staff members at the Leonard Florence Center enjoyed a six day trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And what a time they…
December 23, 2016
Man Designs Home He Can Control With His Eyes
Story by Madeleine Stix Video by Madeleine Stix and Bob Crowley (CNN) On Steve Saling’s 37th birthday, the pencil he was holding inexplicably fell out of his hand. “It was…
October 6, 2016
Architect with ALS speaks to Malden Catholic students
Steve Saling, a resident of the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, recently visited Malden Catholic High School and shared his story with the student body, faculty, staff and…