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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.

Our 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.

Ferrando Palacious

Ferrando Palacious

Owner

Ferrando comes to Home Instead with a background of Paramedic.

Cassandra Fortin

Cassandra Fortin

Inquiry Specialist

Since my start at Home Instead, I have learned so much about our community and the great people who make it. My goal as the Inquiry Specialist is to continue to build trust and emotional connection with others and always bring to mind a true Home Instead experience. I am dedicated to working hard in the effort to help other people, while at the same time, providing an old fashioned quality of life for my family. Outside of work, my family and photographing people are my passions.

Sabrie Larabie

Sabrie Larabie

Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Jaskaran Kaur

Jaskaran Kaur

Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

Jaskaran recently graduated from Cambrian College with Human Resource Management - Certificate and she has done her placement with Home Instead. She has a master's in English Literature & Phonetics. And she holds a degree of Bachelor of Education in Teaching. She has four years experience in teaching in India. In her personal life she loves learning new things and spending time with her family.

Chris McQueen

Chris McQueen

Service Coordinator

After working over 30 years in the Financial Industry, Christine prides herself on having a positive attitude and enthusiastic personality. She is excited & eager to start her journey with Home Instead, where her expertise will benefit her in making a difference in the Community. Christine is passionate about helping people. Christine is Happiest when spending time with Family and Friends. Mother of 3 Children, and soon to be Grandma. She is a Huge Animal Lover. Alongside her partner Rolly, Christine enjoys travelling and time spent outdoors with their Golden Retriever Whiskey.

Layla McJannet

Layla McJannet

Service Coordinator

Layla has joined the team as a staffing coordinator after 5 years of being a PSW and one year of scheduling experience. Layla is passionate about health care, and helping people, she is excited to start helping clients and staff. Layla is a mother to one child and 4 dogs. Layla also loves spending her time building her cars, spending time in the outdoors and with family.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Sudbury, 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.