Elaine DaFonseca

Director of Sales

“I have worked in healthcare for more than 32 years and joined Sunrise, Brighton Gardens of Edison in 2018. It gives me great joy to see the compassion, encouragement and dedication our team members show the residents and their families.”

Social Services Coordinator

“I have more than 20 years of social work experience—working as an adult daycare consultant and a medical social worker—and joined the Brighton Gardens of Edison team in 2005. 

The best part of working at Sunrise is embracing the Principles of Service and demonstrating these values each day. I take pride in empowering our residents and working to make a difference in their lives.”

“I began my career in senior living in 1993 as a Certified Nursing Assistant and joined the Sunrise team in 2009. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and have worked in our skilled nursing, Reminiscence, and assisted living neighborhoods.

The Validation Method is an innovative approach that Sunrise has adopted to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia; I enjoy training my care managers on these techniques and supporting their growth.”