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One of life’s greatest obstacles is macular degeneration and its theft of Nerta’s eyesight. Nerta is feisty and funny and a natural storyteller, but finds it difficult to find great meaning each day when…

We all aim to live in the moments that matter, especially as we or a loved one age. This year Classic LifeCare™ celebrates 40 years of home care experience. Classic LifeCare, formerly Classic Caregivers,…

This week, Classic LifeCare hosted its first-annual Halloween Howler Kids Party in Calgary. Children with illness said, “boo” to being sick as they sported costumes. Classic LifeCare organized the Howler at the Kerby Centre…

YWCA Crabtree Corner is Classic LifeCare‘s main charity focus this year. They help people with addiction, like Sarah, get back on their feet. Sarah is a very busy woman. With two children in child…

Each day, it seems, Classic makes progress on the road to Accreditation in April, 2014. Accreditation = Commitment to Quality As promised, we try to keep you in the loop as far as changes,…

Classic LifeCare RN Margaret Moule decides to give retirement another go. Margaret’s Retirement Plans “I retired at 60 and I got awfully bored of playing cards,” says Moule. “I took a labour job for…

Described as a miracle child, Tristyn Tallio is like any other second-grader in Vancouver. Tristyn has been featured on posters and advertisements encouraging support for BC Children’s Hospital. He stayed in the hospital for…

Choosing a homecare agency is an important decision that requires research and time. When you invite someone into your home, you want to trust and feel confident in that person. Different homecare agencies offer…

Two-year-old Olivia, who was born with a brain injury, has an incredible bond with the family dog Deefer. Since Olivia was a baby, Deefer a four-year-old grey and white pit bull, has been a…

Jenny Aherne has worked for Classic LifeCare for 20 years and loves helping others. She plans to be a companion to her client, Jason, until the day she dies. The single mother of five,…