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Bridges® Communities in Connecticut Awarded Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ Accreditation

The Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and the Alzheimer’s Association® awarded Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, and Bridges® at Waterstone on High Ridge with the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™  accreditation. The honors come following an extensive audit of each community and the ways they embrace best practices in memory care.

“This accreditation signifies us as a leader in the field of memory care,” said Joanna Cormac Burt, Chief Operating Officer of EPOCH Senior Living. “Our team members are trained to deliver expert care and personalized services that create the most rewarding, secure and nurturing lifestyle possible for our residents living with dementia. We’re thankful for CALA’s work to continue enhancing the lives of seniors and their families, and we couldn’t be prouder of the work our team does daily. We also look forward to expanding this Purple Flag accreditation to all Bridges® by EPOCH locations beyond Connecticut in the very near future.”

Of the top 10 causes of death, Alzheimer’s disease is the only one death that currently cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. An estimated 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050 according to the Alzheimer’s Association®.

One of the goals of the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ program is to educate consumers by presenting a tool that identifies current best practices and a process of evaluating those practices. During the auditing process, each community submits documentation and materials to demonstrate best practices in care programs and conformance with the requirements of each of 60 practice recommendations across 10 content areas.

The Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation standards, which make up a quality framework and specific elements of care programs, are considered essential and valuable in making a difference in the care of people living with dementia.

“We’re proud to have the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ flying high at these communities,” said Christopher Carter, Chief Executive Officer, CALA. “They have demonstrated great leadership not only in memory care, but also in the field of senior living. EPOCH Senior Living’s leadership as an early adopter of the standards of excellence required for Purple Flag accreditation showcases their passion and commitment to best practices. We hope this accreditation award continues to raise awareness of the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ initiative as we commend Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, Bridges® by EPOCH at Trumbull, and Waterstone on High Ridge for their continual quality improvement efforts in resident safety and quality of care.”

About Purple Flag for Dementia Care™

Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continual improvement in the quality of services provided by those who care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ originated through a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE), the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA), and the Alzheimer’s Association® Connecticut Chapter in an advisory capacity. Upon approval, providers receive the distinctive purple flag as a symbol that communicates their commitment to leadership in the field of memory care.

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