CARE TEAM

COLLEEN CASSIDY, RN

Co-Founder & Administrator

Colleen is a Registered Nurse and Certified Dementia Practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in dementia and senior care service.  Colleen and her business partner Carolyn created Essence Memory Care to provide person-centered services to people living with dementia.  They have worked to create an environment where residents feel valued and loved, giving each individual the opportunity to Thrive.

CAROLYN MERUCCI-ANDERSON, RN

Co-Founder

Carolyn is a Registered Nurse and Certified Dementia Practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in dementia and senior care service. Carolyn and her business partner Colleen created Essence Memory Care to provide person-centered services to people living with dementia.  They have worked to create an environment where residents feel valued and loved, giving each individual the opportunity to Thrive.

CARE TEAM

Essence Care Partners are trained in compassionate communication techniques and person-centered care specific to dementia. The Care Team at Essence is invested in building relationships with residents while creating a nurturing and safe environment. Care partners focus on engaging residents in daily living and activities that focus on residents' strengths to create opportunities for meaning and joy every day.