Julie Magnan

Changing the lives of caregivers and people with loss of autonomy

“You don’t choose to be a caregiver, you become one.”

Julie Magnan learned this phrase the hard way. The life of the communications entrepreneur was turned upside down when her dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, in 2012.

“It all started when I accompanied my dad to his dentist appointment. Once I got there, I realized I didn’t have any information about his medication. I had left the paper list at home. The surgery had to be postponed as a result…”

At that moment, Julie could truly grasp the caregiver reality. She noticed a glaring lack of coordination between herself and the different people providing care for her dad. She could see that her dad’s spouse, his main caregiver, was psychologically and physically exhausted, but didn’t dare ask for help.

From this point on, Julie wanted to make a change; not only to help her situation, but also to help provide emotional and administrative support for all caregivers.

The first version of the MedOClock® app was born in 2012

Driven by the desire to make a difference in her peers’ lives, Julie designed the secured technological platform that is MedOClock®, along with a team of developers. At that time, the tool was a smart pillbox. As her dad’s disease progressed, she went back to the drawing board. The second version of MedOClock® was born in 2018.
The MedOClock® app can now do way more than a smart pillbox: it helps with delegating tasks, simplifying follow-ups, and facilitating the organization around the person with a loss of autonomy (child or adult). It also allows caregivers to save time, overcome feelings of isolation, pursue their professional endeavours, and get some respite.

Since her husband passed away, for whom she was a caregiver in 2021, Julie has been pouring all her energy into MedOClock®. She strives to show her children that all her efforts are not in vain.

“We all have to be prepared. Tomorrow, we’ll be the ones in need of a caregiver!”

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Our mission: helping helpers

Our app aims to bring the caregiver out of their isolation and improve their quality of life.

Our core values

Kindness: Our approach is centred around empathy. Every human has a right to wellbeing and dignity, regardless of their health. We believe that by taking care of others, we are taking care of our entire society.
Mutual aid: By offering support to caregivers, we are enhancing communities and promoting personal and professional growth for all. We are creating a space where resilience and diversity coexist in harmony.
Data confidentiality: Data privacy protection is vital to us. Our processes are rigorous and comply fully with applicable regulations to guarantee data confidentiality.
The environment: Most caregivers use paper notes to write their to-do lists. With this app, we are helping to significantly reduce the use of paper, all while providing caregivers with a practical and efficient tool to plan their days.

Would you like to learn more about MedOClock®?

The MedOClock® mobile app is designed to make life easier for all and to bring some peace in a season filled with concerns. We are happy to show you the multiple features of this high-performance tool!

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Planning for respite care and asking for help means acknowledging you can’t do it all alone.

Being a caregiver doesn’t mean being available at all times. It’s important to plan ahead by identifying trusted individuals and preparing a clear guide. Asking for help is not a weakness — it’s a sign of maturity and self-respect. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Services Locator offers over 4,500 resources to support people affected by cancer and their caregivers.