B.fit!

B.Fit!

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Socialization, Exercise, Information, and Referred Therapy

B.Fit! is an innovative outpatient day program at The Boston Home for adults with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases co-sponsored by The Boston Home (TBH) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England.

The day program is offered at The Boston Home three days a week, Monday & Wednesday from 9:30 – 3:30, and Friday from 9:30 – 1:30. Schedule is subject to change. For more information contact B.Fit! program director, Glory Wideman-Hughes at 617.326.4300.

About B.Fit!

Individuals with MS, currently living at home or in nursing homes come to B.Fit! to socialize with peers and benefit from a variety of activities and informational discussions. The programs of B.Fit! are customized to meet participants individual needs through socially, physically and intellectually stimulating activities.  Participants receive guidance in navigating health and human services for their care management.  A hot lunch is provided to all participants and their attending caregivers.

The Goals of B.Fit! are:

To provide participants with a safe, and socially enriching environment, where they help shape a schedule of activities.

To help participants achieve and maintain maximum levels of personal independence through active exercise programs, strategies for maintaining memory and cognitive abilities.

To promote participants’ wellness through peer support, socialization, and education.

To offer participants information about health management.

To offer participants referred access to TBH services.

Programs Include:

Structured daily exercise, support, and informational discussions.
Referrals to community resources to maintain independence in the home.

Social activities including current events, creative writing, cultural outings, and cyber café access.

Specialty Services Available
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, through physician referrals.

Assistive technology services.

Wheelchair seating and power mobility assessment and referral services.

Access to tone management clinics.

Fee: A sliding fee scale, based on financial need, is used to determine the daily rate. 

How do you get started?
Eligibility: Any adult with a progressive, neurological disorder can apply. 

Application: To schedule an in-person interview and get an application please call Glory Wideman-Hughes at 617.326-4300 or email gwideman@thebostonhome.org.

Transportation: Available through the MBTA RIDE. Call for more information: 617.326.4300