(WWLP- Emma McCorkindale) A Westfield senior living center earned the first Purple Flag Dementia Care Accreditation in western Massachusetts Thursday.
According to a news release from Armbrook Village, Purple Flag recognizes providers who go above and beyond in services for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
To achieve a Purple Flag, Armbrook Village bonded to 60 practice recommendations for the care of people living with dementia, and identified essential and valuable standards in making a difference in dementia care, and support.
At the flag-raising ceremony, Massachusetts State Senator John Velis, Massachusetts State Representative Kelly Pease, a representative from Westfield Mayor McCabe’s office, Amanda Waterfield, the Executive Director of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Christopher Carter, the President of Purple Flag for Dementia Care, and more were in attendance.
22News spoke with a manager about this award. “I think it should bring confidence to the staff here, that they are going above and beyond every day. And it also gives families the confidence to know they are choosing a provider who has gone through this process,” said Marketing Manager for Armbrook Village, Sarah Georges.
The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Armbrook Village, with a brief recession following the flag-raising.
Purple Flag was launched in 2019 and is a collaboration between the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA), the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE), and the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter.
It took several months to complete the accrediation process. This is one of 6 care facilities in the state to receive this accreditation.