Author: Melissa Therrien

As General Manager at Ohana Care, Melissa leads with a strong belief that compassionate care, operational excellence, and empowered teams are the foundation of impactful healthcare. With extensive experience across pediatric, hospice, acute, long-term, and senior care settings, she has built a career around driving meaningful change through strategic leadership, accountability, and collaboration.

Connecting Seniors and Dogs on International Dog Day

This post written by PALS Pets Hey there, I’m one of the 374 dogs that volunteer with the Pet Access League Society (PALS). We have …

How to Maintain Your Self-Care Routine During Changing Times

How to Maintain Your Self-Care Routine During Changing Times

Let’s face it, change is inevitable. They say the only constant in life is change. Transitions in life can be due to many reasons. For …

Celebrate International Sons and Daughters Day!

Sons, Daughters, and the Special Bond with Parents Today is International Sons and Daughters Day! And we are celebrating the strong bond between parents and …

Is Medical Cannabis Right for Me?

Post written by Wayfare Nursing Since the recreational legalization of Cannabis, there has been a lot of buzz about this plant. However, using cannabis for …

Capture the moments

A Parent’s Smile Can Live Forever

“Smile for the Camera!” You have likely heard or, perhaps said, this phrase before. Children react to the request with some of the goofiest grins and …

International Best Friends Day

My Best Friend and I

As I drove to my first appointment with Joyce*, I had a thousand questions racing through my mind. Like, what on earth could I have …

Calgary Stampede for Seniors

This is a guide to an adventurous and fulfilling Calgary Stampede for seniors. The ten-day long event has been a staple in Calgary since 1886 …

A female senior sitting with a caregiver.

How to Apply Self-Managed Care Funding for Home Care Services in Alberta

Please note that in January 2023, an alternative version of the Self-Managed Care Funding Program, the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI), was released. …

Mother’s Day Craft

Handmade items carry your mark on them and are a lovely sentimental gift for your loved ones. Watch how we created this framed flattened flower …

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