A Story that Continues
Comforting Companions has always been labor of love for Founder and CEO Yvette Gagnon. When her brother moved into long-term care due to an unexpected and progressive illness, Yvette observed and experienced first-hand the deep emotional impact that continuing struggle had on families and their loved ones. She witnessed other families like hers, working tirelessly, not to just oversee the physical care of their loved ones, but to also make sure that they continued to have lives rich in friendship, activity, and love. Yvette launched Comforting Companions in 2015, to address those needs.
A Strong Background in Dementia Care
Yvette is a Certified Dementia Trainer, Consultant and Engagement Leader and a Certified Dementia Practitioner, who has studied under Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading educators in dementia, through her Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) training. Yvette works to help families; care homes and communities build awareness, understanding and skills to best support those living with dementia. She offers unique and hands-on Dementia training programs for families, businesses, service providers, community groups and organizations. For more information about Dementia Training click here.
Our Team
Yvette and her team of companions are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of families and those they love. Companions are committed, compassionate people dedicated to enhancing quality of life for you and your loved one. They want to know that their clients have a better day because they cared.
Team members are meticulously chosen and receive extensive dementia training. They undergo Canada-wide Criminal/Vulnerable Background checks and have current First Aid and CPR certificates. We have full confidence in their ability to make a meaningful connection with your loved one.
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“Thank you for the care you have shown my father. I only wished that we had discovered your wonderful service sooner, but hopefully other families will discover what great service you have.”
Comforting Companions Client
“I truly believe that your visits are instrumental in my mothers improvement in her cognitive abilities. It’s sad to think so many long-term care residents lead such sedentary lifestyles as a result of lack of stimulation of their senses.”
Comforting Companions Client