News from The Boston Home |
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Capital Campaign Exceeds $2.5 Million Goal |
Our deepest thanks to the Compassionate Care Capital Campaign Committee and to all those who have supported The Boston Home's first capital campaign in nearly a century. We are delighted to share that through the generosity of The Boston Home community, the Compassionate Care Capital Campaign has exceeded the committee's $2.5 million goal. We could not have achieved this tremendous outcome without your support!
The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has underscored both the vulnerability of The Boston Home's residents and outpatients, and the urgency of our mission. Thanks to the Capital Campaign, we are able to enhance our facilities, advance innovative programs, and provide the highest level of care so that members of our community are empowered to thrive, even in this challenging moment. In the coming months, we look forward to sharing stories of how the Compassionate Care Capital Campaign is having an immediate and tangible impact on life at The Boston Home. Thank you for helping us meet—and exceed—our goal!
Pictured above: Capital Campaign Co-Chair Christopher Montani with his late sister Mary Jo, who was a resident of The Boston Home.
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LUCI Visits The Boston Home |
Recently, residents Joan and Bob had the opportunity to test drive “LUCI.” LUCI is an accessory for power wheelchairs, designed to give riders a safer and more inclusive experience. It is an attachable product – the first of its kind – which uses cloud and sensor-fusion technologies to provide security, stability, and connectivity for power wheelchairs.
Peter Knapp, Chief Operating Officer at LUCI, joined The Boston Home’s seating specialist Faith Savage and physical therapist Kim Davis to demonstrate LUCI and give Joan and Bob the chance to try a power chair equipped with the state-of-the-art system. LUCI Clinical Advisor Jean Minkel, PT, ATP and Melissa Pullia of Permobil assistive mobility devices were also in attendance to help The Boston Home team evaluate LUCI’s potential to help residents, who may experience challenges navigating in tight spaces or high-traffic common areas. The Boston Home has long embraced the power of assistive technology to maximize residents’ independence. We are grateful to Peter Knapp and the LUCI team for giving Bob, Joan and our Rehabilitation & Seating staff the opportunity to try LUCI on-site at The Boston Home. Learn more about LUCI.
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Staff Spotlight: Isha Sesay |
The Boston Home is pleased to recognize outstanding Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Isha Sesay. Isha emigrated to Boston from Sierra Leone in 2015. Isha recalls that coming to Boston, where she has a cousin, was the first time she traveled from Sierra Leone, where her mother and siblings still live. After moving to Boston, Isha studied to become a CNA, and joined the our team in 2017 when her friend Natasha, also a CNA, suggested that she apply.
Isha has twice earned the Cindy Walsh Achievement Scholarship, in 2019 and 2020, which she used towards pre-requisite classes required for her nursing studies. Isha says that she enjoys being part of The Boston Home's diverse community, "I love working here because I meet people from all different places, and we learn from each other." She also enjoys that through her work she is able to help residents. We are proud to share that Isha recently received her United States citizenship. Congratulations, Isha!
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TBH Needs a New Truck
Can You Help?
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With affection and gratitude for longstanding service, it's time for us to wish The Boston Home's hardworking pick-up truck "Red" a happy retirement! Before Red can head off to retirement, we need to find a replacement. Can you help?
If you know of a dealership or other generous donor that might be interested in donating a new or used truck to The Boston Home, please contact Ali Cahill, acahill@thebostonhome.org, 617-326-4261. Thank you, and happy retirement, Red!
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