Recognition Ceremony

January 17, 2013

Tom BrozkaExecutive Director, Provision Living at St. Louis Hills

“We believe in creating a radiant organization where people are loved, inspired, and thriving.”

Candace Dickson, Special Assist. To The MayorOffice of the Mayor, Francis Slay, St. Louis, MO

Zoe Dearing, Professional Education CoordinatorAlzheimer’s Association

Maureen Rodgers, Director of OperationsProvision Living Home Office

Marvin Mason, Chief Marketing OfficerCrisis Prevention Institute

Presentation

Award Presentation

Maureen Rodgers, Provision Living Home Office, Marvin Mason, CPI,

Tom Brozka, Provision Living at St. Louis Hills

Refreshments

Provision Living at St. Louis Hills

Provision Living at St. Louis Hills Recognized as Distinguished Provider

MILWAUKEE, WI--(Marketwire - Jan 17, 2013) - Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) recognizes Provision Living at St. Louis Hills as the first Missouri facility to be awarded the status of Distinguished Provider -- the highest credential in dementia care.The award was presented to Provision Living at St. Louis Hills, an assisted living and memory care unit in St. Louis, MO, at a special recognition ceremony on January 17, 2013.DCS is one of three specialized offerings of CPI, the worldwide leader in crisis prevention and intervention training. Launched in 2011, the Distinguished Provider program signifies a commitment to the DCS training philosophy and abilities-based approach, which helps improve function, safety, and quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The program applies to entire facilities, as well as individual recognition for therapists, nurses, aides, activity professionals, leaders, and others who demonstrate the passion, heart, and skill to deliver person-centered dementia care that really makes a difference. "When people look for a long-term care facility, they want to select a place that they trust will offer the best and most attentive care for themselves or their loved ones living with ADRD. That trust is exactly what the Distinguished Provider status communicates. It is a seal of approval from industry leaders," said Kim Warchol, Dementia Care Specialist president and founder. "As Distinguished Providers, Provision Living at St. Louis Hills is proving that it is among the best for dementia care and is committed to providing the highest level of quality."A Distinguished Provider, as recognized by CPI's Dementia Care Specialists group, is a facility that demonstrates a commitment to high-quality dementia care. This includes compliance with training standards and implementation of CPI's Dementia Capable Care training and principles. The level of training achieved within the Distinguished Provider recognition helps to facilitate positive outcomes such as: 1) Promoting the highest possible level of function for those at all stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). 2) Maximizing and maintaining health and safety for those at all stages of ADRD. 3) Maximizing and maintaining quality of life and dignity. CPI is an international training organization committed to best practices and safe behavior management methods that focus on prevention. Through a variety of specialized offerings and innovative resources, CPI educates and empowers professionals to create safe and respectful work environments and enrich the lives of the individuals they serve. Since 1980, more than six million professionals around the world have participated in CPI training programs.More information about CPI and DCS is available at www.crisisprevention.com.

About the Distinguished Provider award:

A DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER, as recognized by the Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) Dementia Care Specialists group, is a facility that demonstrates a commitment to high-quality dementia care. This includes compliance with training standards and implementation of CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles. The level of training achieved within the DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER recognition helps to facilitate positive outcomes such as:

• 1) Promoting the highest possible level of function for those at all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).

• 2) Maximizing and maintaining health and safety for those at all stages of ADRD.

• 3) Maximizing and maintaining quality of life and dignity.

To receive this special recognition, the facility must meet certain application requirements and demonstrate ongoing, audited compliance to training standards. Distinguished Provider Dementia Care Specialists