Categories for Therapy
November 21, 2022
CJL in The Boston Globe: Dementia Special Care Units use new tools, strategies for improving quality of life for residents
“We focus not on what has been lost, but on all the abilities that remain.” By: Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent Photos: Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Read this story on The Boston…
December 11, 2020
Keeping Our Long-Term Residents Fit
The Therapy and Activity Department at BCL is getting quite creative. The staff has put together a weekly exercise program for the long-term residents. Residents, who are masked, can join an…
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….
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 24, 2017
A Fresh Summer Menu
Despite the chilly temperatures in May, the warm and sunny days of summer will soon be upon us. At the Leonard Florence Center for Living, summer not only means outdoor activities…
December 16, 2016
The Effects of Aging on Swallowing
As we age, the muscles in our bodies don’t always work as well as when we were younger. We often notice changes in strength and endurance as we get older….
October 28, 2016
Occupational Therapy is Just as Important as Physical Therapy
When most people hear the word “therapy” they automatically think of physical therapy. However, there is another very important, but often misunderstood, type of therapy, namely occupational therapy (OT). The…