12/19/2024
Meet Andrew, Memory Lane Cottage at Oviedo new Director.
Andrew started his professional career as part of the residential leadership team for a group home agency, supporting people with intellectual disabilities. While he finished his master's degree in healthcare administration, he also had a part time job as an Activities Coordinator in an assisted living community. He quickly learned that assistant living is where he wanted to be. Constantly learning and eager to grow, Andrew decided to become certified as a CNA and as a Medtech- he wanted to see firsthand how great care can produce amazing results. Working his way up and emersed in the care of geriatrics as well as those struggling with Alzheimer's and Dementia, he became certified as a Florida Assisted Living Administrator and achieved the position of Memory Care Director.
Andrew is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and building positive relationships with families. He witnessed how vital the care team's relationship and communication is while taking care of his mother during the last three years of her life. He was able to fully appreciate the anger, fear, guilt, and hopelessness that each family goes through during their loved one's battle. During that time, Andrew learned the humbling and sometimes beautiful experiences of providing direct care to Alzheimer's patients.
Through personal loss, he has gained the strength and courage to face the disease that is rightfully called "the long goodby". Andrew is dedicated to providing that same care, compassion and knowledge to you and your loved ones.
We are honored that Andrew is able bring seven years of residential leadership, health care administration, Alzheimer's care, and family advocacy experience to Memory Lane Cottage at Oviedo.
His favorite quote is “I can’t make this place perfect, but I’m going to try!"
