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Why choose us ?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Your Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Brenda Enright

Brenda Enright

Franchise Owner

Working with seniors is something that was instilled upon me from a young age by my mother. When my mother was a volunteer visitor I would occasionally join her on her visits to see Katarina when I was about 8 years old. Katarina was Russian and spoke only a little bit of English. I still remember that Katarina would be in absolute amazement when I would put the straw in my drinking box - she had never seen anything like it and I would show her how it worked! In sharing the same passion with my mother, I continued on during my high school years volunteering at a Long Term Care facility & volunteer visiting also. Later in life when my grandmother was in Long Term Care, just over an hour away, I regularly went to visit her with my three children until she passed away in 2010. Seeing the enjoyment that she would get watching the children run around and engage her was priceless and truly memorable. Being the owner of Richmond Hill's Home Instead allows me to work at my passion and sincerely feel like I am making a difference in a senior's life. I am honored to have the privilege to provide services to our clients and it is something I take very personally.

Greg Bechard

Greg Bechard

Franchise Owner

Greg, father to Liam and Ava, and husband to Shelley, is well known in the field of home care, but his roots have simple beginnings as his earliest recollections of senior activism refer to a time when his mom was involved with charities like Meals on Wheels and encouraged him and his siblings to do the same. Today, his sits on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Home Care Association, has strong ties to the Alzheimer Society Peel (including partnership in the Caregiver ReCharge Program) and focusses the efforts of the Home Instead Parry Sound office on philanthropy, public education and community outreach. He is an author of the book Trusted Transitions, was presented the Advocacy Award by Home Instead Corporate for his tireless efforts, and since 2009 has driven Home Instead to exceed the expectations of over 1000 seniors and their families, by striving for service excellence.

Traian Rusu

Traian Rusu

Assistant General Manager

Traian Rusu, MSW, is a seasoned social work and healthcare leader with over a decade of experience managing community-based programs supporting seniors' health and independence. As a Client Services Manager at CHATS-Community and Home Assistance to Seniors, he oversaw six Adult Day Programs across York and Simcoe Regions, and lead multidisciplinary teams. His background also includes frontline and leadership roles in long-term care, hospital, and community settings, where he specialized in dementia care, case management, and mental health support. Traian holds a Master of Social Work with a Specialization in Gerontology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Social Work from York University. He has presented at the North American Conference on Integrated Care and is a co-recipient of the Bright Lights Award from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario. Traian is looking forward to using his expertise to make meaningful and lasting positive impacts of many families.

Suzanne Mariano

Suzanne Mariano

Business Development Associate

Suzanne brings 25+ years of experience as an O.T.A. She started out in outpatient rehab, moved on to Long term care. Suzanne's education background is in Occupational Therapy and she has a great understanding of this realm which has given her a success when working with individuals in need. Suzanne has spent the last 22 years as a Mobility / Rehab Consultant helping people stay as independent as possible. She is a mother of 2 teenagers. In her spare time she enjoys boating, fishing , kayaking or skiing with her kids and husband.

Shannon Price

Shannon Price

Client Care Coordinator

From a young age, Shannon showed a natural instinct to care for others - a passion nurtured by her mother, a healthcare professional. She began working as a PSW at 20 and went on to graduate as Valedictorian of Seneca College in 2011, later pursuing nursing at York University. In her third year, she made the heartfelt decision to pause her studies to care for her terminally ill mother, fulfilling their shared wish for her to remain at home.

Mikaela Leonardo

Mikaela Leonardo

Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Throughout her time with Home Instead, Mikaela has built genuine and trusting relationships with our Caregivers, making her transition into the Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator role a natural next step. Working closely with Caregivers each day, she recognizes the importance of creating strong connections and fostering a supportive team culture. Mikaela is passionate about welcoming compassionate individuals to the Home Instead team and ensuring they feel valued, supported, and engaged throughout their journey with us. Her goal is to help every Caregiver feel confident in their role and proud to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Amanda Raposo

Amanda Raposo

Service Coordinator

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University and brings a strong passion for helping people and connecting with others. She has experience working in a neuropsychology research laboratory with older adults, where she developed a deep appreciation for supporting individuals' well-being through empathetic and person-centered care. Amanda is excited to support client care, as she is committed to ensuring others feel heard, supported, and respected. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys biking, hiking, and baking.

Belinda Robyn

Belinda Robyn

Nurse Manager

As a Registered Nurse, Belinda has a strong focus in gerontology and is committed to allowing our aging community to be treated with dignity and empathy while preserving a person's independence and self-respect. In her role Belinda's if focused on delivery of service and ensuring top quality care for our clients. Her nursing background is a highly valuable asset when assisting clients and their families to develop the right Care Plan for their specific needs. Belinda evaluates the Care Plan with the Care Team, the client and the family to ensure delivery of high quality care and client satisfaction.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Bracebridge, ON but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.