06/30/2026
Starting Over, Every Day
After 15 years with National Defence, Marie made a life-changing decision. Inspired by caring for her grandparents as they aged, she left a secure career, returned to school, and began a new journey dedicated to supporting older adults.
That journey took her from palliative care in Quebec to home care in England, retirement homes, long-term care, and eventually to Carefor. Today, Marie is a valued member of the Carefor Carling Adult Day Program, where she brings humour, compassion, and energy to every day.
For Marie, the most meaningful part of her work is helping people focus on what remains, not what has been lost. At the Adult Day Program, she sees participants arrive nervous and unsure, then gradually begin to smile, connect, laugh, sing, dance, and feel at home.
"Here, people come to have a good day," says Marie. "We give them the best day we can. And then the next day, we start all over again."
That idea of starting over is at the heart of Marie's approach. Whether supporting someone living with dementia or welcoming a new participant, each day is a fresh opportunity for joy, connection, and belonging.
Thank you, Marie, for reminding us that every day holds the possibility of a new beginning, and that everyone deserves a place where they are welcomed exactly as they are.
