Marci Gerke

Marci was initially brought to senior care by a friend who introduced her to The Gardens at Columbine. Despite expecting to work there briefly, she "fell in love with the residents, the community, and our team." About 10 years ago, her passion for Memory Care was sparked through conversations with families about residents needing specialized care. She is passionate about compassionate, person-centered care, particularly for those with dementia. She believes in avoiding traditional approaches that try to "reorient residents to reality," instead focusing on individual preferences and engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four children and three grandsons, creating scrapbooks and cards, traveling, and nurturing her spiritual life.