OLD LYME, Conn., Dec. 17, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has awarded its first-ever accreditation in the state of New York to Angels on Call, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its nationally recognized dementia care standards. This distinction also represents the second traditional home care provider in the nation to earn Purple Flag accreditation.

Headquartered in Peekskill, New York, Angels on Call is setting a new benchmark for dementia-focused home care by demonstrating how accredited providers can elevate the quality, safety and consistency of care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. With this designation, the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ is now in 9 states.

“This achievement represents an important step forward for the Purple Flag family of providers as we expand into a new state and welcome our second accredited home care partner,” said Christopher Carter, Founder & CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care and President of the Connecticut Assisted Living Association. “As we continue to grow our accreditation program across four distinct senior care settings, Angels on Call brings a valuable home care perspective that will help strengthen the standards of dementia support nationwide.”

Dementia diagnoses continue to climb. As of 2025, more than seven (7) million Americans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, a number expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. For families navigating care decisions, accreditation has become a vital touchstone, offering reassurance that a provider has been rigorously evaluated, adheres to proven best practices and is equipped to deliver safe, compassionate and consistent support.

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. Angels on Call earned its accreditation by demonstrating full alignment with Purple Flag’s 10 Best Practice Program Standards, making it the first home care provider in New York to receive this distinction.

“Earning Purple Flag Dementia Excellence is more than recognition — it’s accountability. As the first healthcare provider in New York to achieve this distinction, we’re making one thing clear: the old model of dementia care ends here. Families deserve a standard rooted in dignity, precision, and innovation,” said Eric Dalton, CDCP, CDES, DCS, CPDC Advocate, Vice President, Angels on Call.“With this accreditation, we’re setting the benchmark for what dementia care must become. We’re not following the direction of the field — we’re leading the transformation.”