The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has announced that Catholic Care Center, in Wichita, Kan., has achieved AFA’s “Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction.” This is the sixth time the organization has met AFA’s national EIC standards. Dementia care settings are eligible to achieve this status after participating in an extensive evaluation of staff, procedures, and environment, ensuring best practices in dementia care.
Debra Bilyeu-Hackney, Program Coordinator for Catholic Care Center, said, “The standards set forth by the EIC program include review of an organization or program’s safety and security protocols, staff education, activities for people with dementia, involvement with friends and family, and meeting the physiological, functional and social needs the individuals living in its care. Adult day programs, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities may apply for EIC evaluation.”
“Catholic Care Center has consistently demonstrated an ability to raise the bar on dementia care,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of AFA. “We are proud to recognize them with Excellence in Care distinction and look forward to their continued commitment to serving their community.”
Catholic Care Center is the largest continuing care retirement community in northeast Wichita. They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term skilled nursing care. They also provide adult day services for memory care, rehabilitation and therapy. They aim to help seniors continue to lead active, healthy, independent lives. The staff provides attentive care and support and keep the seniors in their community engaged.
Molly Fogel, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services, said “Catholic Care Center exemplifies the qualities AFA looks for in awarding EIC distinction: an educated staff, safe environment, and ability to focus on the unique and individualized needs of each individual living with the illness.”
Read more information about Caring Days, and AFA’s Excellence in Care Program.
Congrats to the entire team that worked hard to make this happen!
