Described by residents as “dynamic,” Enid has been in Charlottesville since 1997 and has been a resident of The Independence for over two years now. She was an RN by training, then served for 12 years with the New York State Health Department for 20 years before becoming the executive director of a community hospital in Brooklyn until she retired in 1999. She then enjoyed the beautiful home that she and Andy refurbished together.
However, her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011 so she decided to sell her home and relocate to a better environment for caregiving. She felt it was important to have a safe environment and one where she could form a support system for her and her husband.
She talked about why she organized the team. “It’s not all about my husband,” said Enid. “There are just some causes we should be involved in. Alzheimer’s is a condition that strikes so many strong and independent people. We need to do our part to find a cure.”
Enid and Andy’s Angels believe that with their help, they can make a difference.