Recognition Ceremony

February 27th, 2013

Lori CarpenterExecutive Director

“We believe individuals can lead happy, healthy, and productive lives at every dementia stage through the delivery of abilities-based, person-centered care.”

Gayle OberstMayor, Panama City Beach

Greg BernickiMayor, Panama City

Steve Southerland, II,

U. S. Representative

Jimmy Patronis,State Representative

Lori BecerraCommunity Relations Director

Presentation Gallery

Presentation Gallery

Presentation Gallery

Marvin MasonCMO, Crisis Prevention Institute

Provision Living at Panama City Beach Leadership Team

Local ABC News Television Interview

Refreshments

Dementia Care Facility Recognized As First Florida Distinguished Provider

Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) has recognized Provision Living at Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, FL as the first facility in Florida to achieve the status of Distinguished Provider—the highest credential in dementia care.

DCS is a specialized offering of the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the worldwide leader in crisis prevention and intervention training. Launched in 2011, the Distinguished Provider program signifies a commitment to the DCS training philosophy and abilities-based approach, which helps improve function, safety, and quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.

“When people look for a long-term care facility, they want to select a place they trust will offer the best and most attentive care for themselves or their loved ones. That trust is exactly what the Distinguished Provider status communicates. It is a seal of approval from industry leaders,” said Kim Warchol, OTR/L, Dementia Care Specialists president and founder.

A Distinguished Provider demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, person-centered dementia care. This includes compliance with training standards and the implementation of CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles. For individuals at all stages of Alzheimer’s/dementia, these principles promote the highest possible level of function, maximize health and safety, and help maintain dignity and quality of life.

With more than 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's/dementia, and many more projected over the coming years, the level of care provided by Provision Living at Panama City Beach can serve as an example and help elevate the standard of dementia care in the US.

CPI is an international training organization committed to best practices and safe behavior management methods that focus on prevention. Through a variety of specialized offerings

and innovative resources, CPI educates and empowers professionals to create safe and respectful work environments and enrich the lives of the individuals they serve.

About the Distinguished Provider award:

A DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER, as recognized by the Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) Dementia Care Specialists group, is a facility that demonstrates a commitment to high-quality dementia care. This includes compliance with training standards and implementation of CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles. The level of training achieved within the DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER recognition helps to facilitate positive outcomes such as:

• 1) Promoting the highest possible level of function for those at all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).

• 2) Maximizing and maintaining health and safety for those at all stages of ADRD.

• 3) Maximizing and maintaining quality of life and dignity.

To receive this special recognition, the facility must meet certain application requirements and demonstrate ongoing, audited compliance to training standards. Distinguished Provider Dementia Care Specialists