By City of Alliance
ALLIANCE, Neb. – The Alliance Senior Center is launching a new Caregiver Support Group designed to provide encouragement resources and connection for individuals who care for loved ones. The support group is open to the public and welcomes anyone in the community who is seeking guidance for sharing understanding in your caregiving journey.
Sessions will be led by Andrea Scandrett Marcy who has worked in the dementia field for over 20 years. She has a Master of Arts degree in Gerontology and is near completion on a Master of Science degree in Grief and Bereavement Counseling. She leads support groups for those living with dementia and their caregivers. She also facilitates Memory Cafes in several care communities including Highland Park. She is passionate about helping others live well with dementia and remain hopeful. Her husband George Marcy is from Hay Springs, and she and George are proud to be distant relatives of Dr. Bruce Forney. She is available for individual consultations if anyone needs help caring for a loved one with dementia.
Beginning in February, the group will meet on the 1st Thursday of each month, with the first meeting being February 5th. Each meeting will be from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Alliance Senior Center. Sessions will offer a safe and supportive environment for caregivers to share experiences, ask questions, and gain helpful tools for navigating the challenges of caregiving. The Senior Center remains committed to supporting the well-being of older adults and their families through meaningful programs and community engagement.
For more information, call the Alliance Senior Center at (308) 762-1293.