OLD LYME, CONN. Dec. 19, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald Schwartz, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD to the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care Credentialing Committee. This appointment reinforces Purple Flag’s credibility, clinical leadership, and commitment to excellence in dementia care.

Dr. Schwartz is Senior Director of Continuum Health Services and Medical Director of Masonicare Hospice Services, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a board-certified internist and geriatrician specializing in dementia and hospice care. He completed his Geriatric Fellowship at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center/Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatrics Society. Additionally, he holds certification as a Medical Director in Long-Term Care from the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. These designations reflect his ongoing dedication to advancing geriatric care through both clinical expertise and leadership. Dr. Schwartz is a respected clinical authority whose experience and leadership will strengthen Purple Flag’s standards and credibility across senior living, healthcare and community organizations, offering key insight and best judgment to ensure the highest quality of care in all accredited senior living settings.

“Throughout my career, I’ve maintained that quality and excellence in elder care are non-negotiable,” said Dr. Schwartz. “The Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ Program supports this belief and strengthens the mission of every organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia. I am proud to support and endorse this initiative and encourage healthcare providers and communities to embrace it as a meaningful step toward better care, greater trust, and a more compassionate healthcare system.”

The Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care Credentialing Committee provides key oversight in the accreditation process for Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care providers.

In 2024, Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ expanded its accreditation program to encompass four senior care settings: memory care, assisted living, home care and hospice care. The program provides a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework for evaluating and recognizing excellence in the care of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It offers families and healthcare providers a clear signal that a community or organization is committed to providing safe, person-centered, and dignified care.