Email or request more information to connect with Andrea, Certified Dementia Care and SPECAL® Practitioner.
Hearthside Dementia Care, LLC
alscandrett70@gmail.com
The only SPECAL® Practitioner serving Western Nebraska!
Welcome to Hearthside Dementia Care
Improving quality of life through education and therapeutic reminiscing
Our Mission
Based on research, social interaction may slow cognitive decline, meaning social activities and engagement are crucial for those with cognitive impairment. Therefore, our mission is to alleviate social isolation by providing social and cognitive engagement activities and assist in retaining independence by offering personalized enrichment services.
Services-how we can help
The services offered below incorporate the SPECAL® method which is a unique and highly effective way of interacting with people with dementia. It places the well-being of the person with dementia at the center of care. Use of the SPECAL® method can bring about immediate and sustainable improvements in the quality of life of the person with dementia and for everyone involved in their care.
Group and Individual Memory Cafés
Education
Family Consults
Activity sessions for those living with dementia at care communities and at home. Memory Cafés show that there is a lot of joyful living to do even when dementia is part of the journey.
We offer community education and public speaking for community organizations, healthcare providers, healthcare consumers, caregivers, and more to promote excellence in care.
Through a consultation, you can create a personalized plan for caring for your loved one. Consults can be in person within the panhandle and surrounding areas of Nebraska as well as virtually.
Get to know Andrea, your Dementia Care Consultant!
Andrea Scandrett-Marcy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Greenville University in Greenville, IL and a Master of Arts degree in Gerontology from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She has worked as an administrator of a long-term care facility and retirement center; as a case manager and elder abuse investigator; and is currently a certified SPECAL® Coach and Practitioner. She lives near Chadron, NE with her husband, George Marcy.
