Our Story
The Creation of Cary’s Circle
Cary’s Circle was born from a shared vision between Kate, a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, and Karen, a Certified Care Manager. As experienced Aging Life Care® Professionals, they recognized a critical gap in the support available to families navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving. Rather than working in silos, they chose to collaborate — combining their clinical knowledge, care management expertise, and deep understanding of family dynamics — to create something different.
Together, they founded Cary’s Circle with a single, guiding principle: No one should ever have to carry the burden of caregiving alone.
By founding Cary’s Circle, Kate and Karen have created more than a service — they’ve built a community. A place where families can expand their Circle of Care and feel empowered, supported, and never alone in the journey.
Cary’s Story
Mary Cary, lovingly known to everyone simply as “Cary,” is Kate’s beautiful and devoted mother. Cary finds great joy and peace in tending to her garden and cherishes every moment spent with her family. As she grows older, despite the natural challenges of aging and illness, her heartfelt desire is to remain in her own home surrounded by the familiar and comforting environment she has created over the years.
In helping and working closely with Cary, Karen and Kate were deeply inspired to meet all her needs as she and her husband continue to age gracefully in the place they love most. Through their dedicated support, Cary has truly found her trusted Circle of Care.
Meet the Team
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Kate has been a nurse for over 30 years, including more than 25 as a nurse practitioner. Her journey to co-founding Cary’s Circle was deeply shaped by personal experience—caring for not only her mother, Cary, but other loved ones as they navigated dementia, illness, and the everyday challenges of growing older. Walking alongside her family through these difficult times gave her a clear understanding of what it means to support someone with compassion, patience, and practical care. It also revealed just how overwhelming that journey can be for families trying to manage it all on their own.
Kate's role as a past Associate Member of the Aging Life Care® Association reflects her dedication to high-quality, family-centered care. She combines clinical expertise with personal empathy to help families navigate care decisions with confidence and compassionFor Kate, this work goes beyond a career—it’s a personal mission to support families with trusted, exceptional care.
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Karen Sorensen, co-founded Cary’s Circle to elevate the standard of home care in Maryland. A certified care manager, Karen has worked alongside caregivers, nurses, and other home-based health care practitioners since 2009. Cary’s Circle offers families access to exceptional skills-based professionals, true flexibility in hiring, and choices when loved ones’ needs change. Karen is an advanced professional member of the Aging Life Care® Association and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
Regardless of age, people value their autonomy. Karen has observed that for older adults, embracing support from skilled and compassionate caregivers can be a vital first step toward reclaiming and sustaining their independence.
Dave, Son of Client
“Karen and Kate were an incredible support to our family during a really tough time. After my mom came home from rehab with complications from worsening vascular dementia, it was clear my dad couldn’t manage her care alone. We were overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
From the start, they listened with compassion and truly understood what we needed — both medically and emotionally. They found caregivers who were not only skilled but also kind and thoughtful.
Their help made all the difference. My mom stayed safe and engaged, and my dad finally got the break he needed without guilt. They didn’t just send people — they stayed involved and adjusted care as things changed.
Karen and Kate brought peace of mind back into our home. We’re so grateful.”
Our Professional Circle of Care
Cary’s Circle is a proud supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter.
