Christopher Carter

Masonicare at Ashlar Village recently received CALA’s second Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ distinction, and Sandy Potter and Michael Ell of Masonicare’s “Ageless Living TV,” recently sat down for a video interview with Christopher Carter, President of CALA, to discuss the growing Purple Flag program.  Carter was joined in the episode by Betty Brennan, and CALA Board Member and Purple Flag Governance Committee Chair, and Angela Christie, Director of Operations and Healthcare for Masonicare at

On Tuesday, February 23, The Connecticut Assisted Living Association recognized Masonicare at Ashlar Village with the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. This is the second accreditation award CALA has awarded with the first being made to McLean last February. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continuous

This week, the Connecticut Assisted Living Association launched the website for Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ at the registered domain, PurpleFlag.org. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continuous improvement in the quality of services delivered by providers and their staffs who care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s

This week we would like to recognize Chef Joseph Vitanza from Sunrise of Fairfield. Chef Joe is a special kind of team member. His dedication to his craft goes well beyond just being a chef. His fortitude during these times of uncertainly has brought a sort of calm to the residents, bringing a sense of

This January, the Connecticut Assisted Living Association launched it’s new CALA Clean & Safe Certified accreditation. The certification program is an opportunity for senior living providers to attest to adherence to the latest health guidelines and therefore gain recognition by CALA. CALA President Christopher Carter sees the certification as an added value to members. CALA

Last week one of our CALA members communities, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, was able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on site. CVS employees traveled to the senior living community to administer the first dose of the vaccine to staff and residents. Kevin Horan, Executive Director at Elmbrook Village, confirmed that CVS had eight people show