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Finding Our Way Through the Chaos of Caregiving — With Malka’s Help
By Marv Alpert and Bruce Howell

We recently published a book called Alzheimer’s Caregiving with Love, Laughter, and a Plan, but before we had a “plan,” we had a lot of confusion.

Like so many others, we were thrown headfirst into caregiving without a roadmap. There were so many resources out there—but no clear starting point. The decisions were overwhelming. Medical. Financial. Legal. Emotional. It felt like we were drowning in information and still somehow didn’t know what to do next.

That all changed when we met Malka Young.

Malka didn’t just offer advice—she brought us peace of mind. She sat down with each of us, along with our wives and daughters, and truly listened. Then she helped us sort through the confusion and build a practical, personalized care plan—one that included everything from daily routines to emergency planning (something we didn’t even realize we needed until she pointed it out).

Malka gave us direction, clarity, and comfort. Her support was one of the turning points that made our caregiving journey feel manageable—and, at times, even joyful.

Our book grew out of those experiences. It’s a guide we wish had existed when we were just starting out. It’s honest, practical, and yes, filled with love and laughter. We’re not doctors or lawyers—just two local husbands who lived it and want to help others feel less alone.

We also created a website for caregivers to get instant, confidential answers to their questions: www.caregiversinfo.com. It’s free, easy to use, and based on the book and the best current research. If you try it we’d love feedback on your experience. (write to info@caregiversinfo.com)

If you’re interested, the book is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/9Asrp7M

Thank you, Malka, for everything you’ve done for us—and for all the families you continue to guide with such wisdom and compassion.

With gratitude,

Marv Alpert & Bruce Howell

PS Our book was recently featured in The Boston Globe.

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“Malka was the best. I can’t say enough about her professionalism, knowledge and the compassion she had for my client. My client had no family in the States, so even though I have known him for over 40 years, I’m not family. At times I was uncertain what to do. Malka did and that I will always appreciate.”

— Rod St. Pierre, Shrewsbury (MA)

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“Malka Young was extremely helpful as we sought help with finding the appropriate skilled nursing facility. She is extremely knowledgeable on all the areas we sought guidance on including, but not limited to, appealing medical insurance decisions, hospice organizations and how hospice works, the skilled nursing care facilities in our local area, and when and how to apply, etc. We would highly recommend Malka to anyone.”

— Ron Metro, Ashland (MA)

 

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TESTIMONIAL

Malka Young was an exceptional resource to our family. She was very professional, courteous and thorough. She gave us a lot of good advice. She has excellent follow-up skills and she always promptly answered our questions. We are grateful to have had her involvement in the difficult decision to move my mother-in-law to senior housing and I would definitely recommend Malka Young to others.”

— Lisa Schwartz, Newton (MA)

 

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“I have nothing but the highest praise for Judy as an individual and as a professional. She has made a significant, positive effect on my cousin’s life and care. She is thoughtful, incisive, and knowledgeable, as well as creative in suggesting and then implementing new ideas into my cousin’s care. I would give her all “A’s” for her work!”

                                                                                           — Walter, New London (NH) —

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[JFS Allies in Aging Geriatric Care managers] “stuck with me from the beginning to the very end when my relative was placed in a wonderful memory care unit. Malka went far beyond the call of duty. She always knew what services were available and if she didn’t know, she found out, fast! She even found pet sitting services for us.

Malka really knew the ropes and provided me with helpful guidance through the whole process. My relative said she really liked my “nice friend” who used to come and visit her. Thank you!”

   — Lois

 

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“The best decision I made in the care of my mom was hiring JFS of Metrowest. Malka and Karen walked me through the situations where it was needed, and took care of so many issues that I didn’t have to be, or was unable to be involved in.

I can’t imagine how Anne and her family would have made it through this without the guidance, love and compassion of these two ladies.”

                                  – Richard Diamond – Nantucket, MA  

 

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“JFS has been wonderful to us at Hastings House. They brought Joni, our exercise instructor, to Hastings House to teach weekly chair aerobics classes. If JFS did not send Joni, I would have to go to the Wellness Center for exercise which means I would have to pay and wait for The Ride each way. My doctors are so thrilled that I am getting weekly exercise at my apartment building between chair aerobics and bowling. The lunch group and trivia have been very helpful too. It is an excellent way to use my mind, especially after my fall this winter I feel that I have lost some of my memory and the trivia really makes me think. The trivia group helps me learn too. JFS works so hard to get outside speakers and entertainment to come to us. I am so thankful that I don’t have to leave the building for activities and that JFS brings them to us!”

— Barbara (83 years old), Framingham, MA

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Malka was a great help; very knowledgeable, insightful, sensitive and caring, regarding my mother’s need to move from the facility she was living in, to another Assisted Living facility. She worked with me and was very much my advocate, even though she has ongoing relationships with all these facilities, and doesn’t want to ruffle them either. I was quite impressed with how quickly she was able to get her hands around our total situation. That included my mother’s health, the geography, and the financial limitations of the situation.

I have and will continue to mention her name to anyone who I think could benefit from her services. She’s a rock star in her field!”

— Mark – Acton, MA

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“We received help finding assisted living for an 80-year-old couple whose personalities were challenging even before they began to suffer from cognitive loss. The understanding and help we got figuring out where they should be placed was the key to getting them into an appropriate situation. I can’t imagine how we would have done that by ourselves.”

— Michael Sandman – Brookline, MA

 

 

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