(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK June 3, 2025) – Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™, a dementia care accreditation program adopted by senior living communities throughout the Northeast has formed a strategic partnership with the Oklahoma Senior Living Association (OKSLA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of dignity and choice for older Oklahomans and the quality of their care in the senior living setting.
This collaboration will elevate the region’s level of excellence and quality of life for senior living residents.
“This partnership is an excellent opportunity to combine Purple Flag and OKSLA’s knowledge and expertise to deliver unparalleled excellence in memory care to Oklahoma and beyond,” said Christopher Carter, President of the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and Purple Flag Founder/CEO. “OKSLA is an incredible organization that is dedicated to providing only the best for those under its care, and we at Purple Flag are elated to grow our network of accredited senior living and memory care communities with them.”
The Oklahoma Senior Living Association represents over 75% of the licensed assisted living communities in Oklahoma. In addition to assisted living providers, its membership includes a licensed continuum of care communities, residential care communities, and independent senior living providers. OKSLA also has over 70 active Industry Partners that support its mission.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with such an esteemed memory care leader as Purple Flag,” said Melissa Holland, President of OKSLA. “Together, we will strive to provide the highest level of care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.”
More than six million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 11 million more provide unpaid care for those with dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2023). The need for high-quality, dependable, trustworthy memory support options has never been greater. The Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ Accreditation standards, which include a quality framework and specific required elements, are considered essential and valuable to making a difference in the care of a person living with dementia.
“We look forward to working with OKSLA to further drive excellence in dementia care throughout both of our organizations,” said Carter. “Our combined resources provide an opportunity to set an even higher standard of excellence for Alzheimer’s and dementia care quality of life.”
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ABOUT PURPLE FLAG EXCELLENCE IN DEMENTIA CARE™
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continuous improvement in the quality of services provided by those who care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care ™ originated through a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA). Upon approval, providers receive the distinctive purple flag as a symbol that communicates their commitment to leadership in the field of memory care. To learn more about Purple Flag and for media inquiries, please contact Christopher Carter at [email protected].
ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA SENIOR LIVING ASSOCIATION (OKSLA)
The Oklahoma Senior Living Association is a trade association representing more than 75% of the licensed assisted living locations in Oklahoma. Its membership also includes licensed continuum of care communities, residential care communities and independent senior living. It consists of more than 70 Industry Partners who are very active in the association, helping members provide the best care possible to the seniors of Oklahoma. OKSLA’s mission “is dedicated to the dignity and choice of Oklahomans and the quality of their care in the senior living setting.”
Christopher Carter
Phone: 860-434-5760
