According to a recent report by the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, research indicates that changes in social isolation and persistent loneliness among individuals over the age of 70 significantly contribute to cognitive decline. The article, published as
In the world of senior care, recognition from trusted industry voices provides authentic testimony to innovation, dedication and impact. Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has consistently demonstrated distinction in its field of dementia care. This commitment has
(AYER, Mass., January 2, 2025)— Nashoba Park Assisted Living, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Community managed by Senior Living Residences (SLR), is the first-ever traditional assisted living community in the nation to receive the new Purple Flag™ Excellence in Dementia Care –
(OLD LYME, Conn., December 10, 2024) — The Purple Flag™ Excellence in Dementia Care program, originally developed to recognize and accredit care settings with dedicated memory care units, rolled out an expansion today that takes its proven program
(WALLINGFORD, Conn., October 24, 2024) — Masonicare at Ashlar Village senior living community became the third Purple Flag™ community nationwide to celebrate its reaccreditation in dementia care. With this flag-raising, Masonicare becomes the first multi-location provider to achieve multiple reaccreditations.
PHOTO: Lauren Dubuque, Executive Director for Masonicare at Mystic, holding the community’s reaccreditation certificate alongside Christopher Carter, Purple Flag President and CEO. (MYSTIC, Conn., October 9, 2024)—Masonicare at Mystic senior living community held a flag-raising ceremony this week
PHOTO: Staff from McLean Life Plan Community pose with Christopher Carter, Purple Flag CEO and President of CALA, to celebrate the team’s reaccreditation. (SIMSBURY, Conn., August 5, 2024) — McLean Life Plan Community in Simsbury, Connecticut, held a flag-raising ceremony
Purple Flag recently hosted its annual Thank You dinner to celebrate and recognize the communities whose team members have dedicated themselves to elevating senior care by achieving Purple Flag accreditation. This event was more than just a shared
(WALTHAM, MASS., June 11, 2024) – EPOCH Senior Living, a Northeastern senior living organization, hosted the final Purple Flag raising event today at its Bridges by EPOCH at Westford community. The partnership was first established in June 2023
(OLD LYME, CONN., May 28, 2024) – Purple Flag for Dementia Care™, a dementia care accreditation program adopted by senior living communities throughout the Northeast, announced today a strategic partnership with Lifespan Network, the largest and most diverse senior
