Congrats to our COO, Alicia Gomez, on joining the Board of OutstandingLife! We’re proud to see Alicia’s expertise and commitment making a difference for LGBTQIA+ caregivers and older adults, both at Boston Senior Home Care and beyond.
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Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) is a private, nonprofit human services agency based in Boston, MA. We connect older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families with social services and resources to live safely and independently at home.
Thank you Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 for spending time with residents at Codman Apartments in Dorchester! Residents loved meeting you, sharing their stories, and connecting. Visits like these remind our older adults that they are valued, heard, and an important part of our city's future.
Thank you Boston Age Strong Commission for your generous grant to support social engagement for Supportive Housing residents at South Cove West! Your rolling grant brings older adults together through engaging activities that spark connection & reduce isolation.
In honor of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed tomorrow. As we reflect on the meaning of freedom, unity, and community, we wish you a heartfelt and meaningful Juneteenth. From all of us at Boston Senior Home Care, may your day be filled with joy and remembrance. #Juneteenth
Thank you to the TD Charitable Foundation for your generous $5,000 grant in support of our #SupportiveHousing program. Your funding helps residents maintain stable housing while accessing programs and services that healthy aging.
A huge thank you to Molina Cares for their continued support of older adults living at South Cove East in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood. #HealthyAging #AgingInPlace #BostonChinatown
Over 50 #SupportiveHousing residents at South Cove East welcomed the warm weather and sunshine with a summer-themed party in the community room, featuring food, goodie bags, and raffles. Thanks to Molina Healthcare for helping neighbors stay connected as the seasons change!
Happy #Pride2026! We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers of all identities in their rights to healthy and happy aging. If you or a loved one are looking for LGBT friendly home- and community-based resources, call us at 617-292-6211.
To close out #OlderAmericansMonth, we're proud to share the story of how our team worked together with Frugal Bookstore to establish a library at Boston Housing Authority's Pasciucco Apartments: https://bshcinfo.org/pasciucco-library/
Each #MemorialDay, we honor those who have served for their sacrifice. At the Memorial Day Flag Garden, over 37,000 flags will be planted to honor each fallen MA service member. To learn more, visit https://fundraise.massgeneralbrigham.org/event/2026-home-base-memorial-day-flag-planting/e770193
For each week of #OlderAmericansMonth, we're sharing a resource to help older adults champion their health. This week, learn why an emergency plan is important to ensure your wants and needs are honored in the event of an emergency: https://bshcinfo.org/why-is-it-important-to-have-an-emergency-plan/
Congratulations to the residents of Pasciucco for completing their final SoulFire Movement class! We couldn't have done it without Michelle from SoulFire Movement, whose bright spirit and mindful exercise programs encourage residents to keep moving and stay active.
For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, join AGE for a free webinar TODAY, titled The Emotional Guide to Caregiving: Tools for Stress, Resilience, and Support. RSVP at: https://ow.ly/pEUA50Z1aBU #CaregiverWebinar #CaringfortheCaregiver #CaregiverStress
For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, join AGE for a FREE webinar tomorrow, titled The Emotional Guide to Caregiving: Tools for Stress, Resilience, and Support. RSVP at: https://ow.ly/pEUA50Z1aBU #CaregiverWebinar #CaringfortheCaregiver #CaregiverStress
Each Friday of #OlderAmericansMonth, we share a resource to help older adults champion their health. This week, explore 3 resources that provide training and services to empower people with disabilities to live independently: https://bshcinfo.org/disability-empowerment-for-independent-living/
Residents of South Cove East participated in a weekly Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Workshop, exploring simple, everyday lifestyle changes, such as foods and exercises, that help lower the risk of diabetes. Thank you to the Enhance Asian Community on Health (EACH) for visiting!
Through MassHousing’s Tenant Assistance Program, we arranged a colorful bottle painting session for the residents of Blackstone. Residents chatted with neighbors as they brought their artistic visions to life, making a long-lasting decoration to take home. #SupportiveHousing
If you're over 60+ years old with a heating system at least 12 years old, you may be eligible for a grand towards replacing your heating system. Learn more at bit.ly/seniors-save, or contact the Boston Home Center at 617-635-4663, homecenter@boston.gov. #SeniorsSave #Heating #SeniorHomeowners
Caregiving can be a stressful responsibility. Read up on mental wellness resources for caregivers in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: https://bshcinfo.org/mental-wellness-for-caregivers/ #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverWellness #CaregiverHealth
Happy #MothersDay! In honor of the amazing women who raised and nurtured us, we held a small celebration at South Cove West, featuring a hearty fruit breakfast, colorful flower-themed crafts, and flower-planting with pots for residents to raise at home. #ThankYouMom #MothersDay2026 #Grandmothers
Are you a person with a disability? Receive free mobility and disability equipment and connect with local disability and community living services at the Spring Free for All TODAY from 9AM-1PM at 100 Laurel St., E. Bridgewater.
Each Friday of #OlderAmericansMonth, we'll be posting a resource to help you #ChampionYourHealth. This week, explore how caregivers can become effective advocates for themselves and their loved ones: https://bshcinfo.org/effective-advocate/ #OAM2026 #OlderAdults #SeniorCare
Are you a person with a disability? Receive free mobility and disability equipment and connect with local disability and community living services at the Spring Free for All. DATE: Saturday, May 9 TIME: 9AM - 1PM LOCATION: Independence Associates, 100 Laurel St., E. Bridgewater
#SupportiveHousing residents at Blackstone enjoyed a creative afternoon making floral arrangements courtesy of the Tenant Assistance Program by MassHousing. Guided by an instructor, residents made gorgeous silk flower arrangements and decorated vases to take home.
Our staff were honored to join fellow aging services advocates for #OlderAdultAdvocacyDay at the State House. Together, we urged legislators to support funding and legislation that would provide much-needed services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
During #NursesWeek, we thank our nurses for their invaluable work supporting older adults and people with disabilities. The American Nurses Association will be holding 4 webinars from May 7 to 12 to celebrate #ThePowerofNurses. Learn more at https://pages.nursingworld.org/nursesweek26.
Throughout #OlderAmericansMonth, we'll be sharing resources to support healthy aging. This week, we spotlight the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UMass Boston, which offers courses and learning opportunities for older adults. Learn more at https://www.umb.edu/olli/
Join AGE today at noon for a FREE webinar to learn how people living with #Parkinson's, family and care partners, and aging network professionals can come together to strengthen the "Parkinson's Village." RSVP at: https://ow.ly/VH1950YCmXV #ParkinsonsDisease #Caregivers #DisabilitySupport
At Bellflower Apts, Pet Wellness Clinics are a rare opportunity to receive much-needed pet services. Thank you to the Animal Rescue League of Boston for coming out to support pet owners in #SupportiveHousing!
A slight change in routine can bring great satisfaction. At South Cove East, residents enjoyed new poems to copy at their weekly calligraphy class, reflecting on deep meanings and growing their skill. #ChineseCalligraphy #SeniorActivities #BostonChineseCommunity