Ronald Schwartz Joins Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care

LYME, Connecticut—Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald Schwartz to the Purple Flag for Dementia Care credentialing committee.

The Purple Flag for Dementia Care credentialing committee provides oversight in the accreditation process for Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care providers.

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.

“Throughout my career, I’ve maintained that quality and excellence in elder care are nonnegotiable,” said 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 health care providers and communities to embrace it as a meaningful step toward better care, greater trust and a more compassionate healthcare system.”

In 2024, Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care expanded its accreditation program to encompass four senior care settings: memory care, assisted living, homecare and hospice care. The program provides an evidence-informed framework for evaluating and recognizing excellence in the care of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.