Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) has recognized Provision Living at Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, FL as the first facility in Florida to achieve the status of Distinguished Provider—the highest credential in dementia care.

1. Recognition Ceremony
February 27th, 2013

2. Lori Carpenter
Executive Director
“We believe individuals
can lead happy, healthy,
and productive lives at
every dementia stage
through the delivery of
abilities-based, person-
centered care.”

3. Gayle Oberst
Mayor, Panama City Beach

4. Greg Bernicki
Mayor, Panama City

5. Steve
Southerland, II,
U. S. Representative

6. Jimmy Patronis,
State Representative

7. Lori Becerra
Community Relations Director

8. Presentation Gallery

9. Presentation Gallery

10. Presentation Gallery

11. Marvin Mason
CMO, Crisis Prevention Institute

12. Provision Living at Panama City Beach
Leadership Team

14. Local ABC News Television Interview

15. Refreshments

17. Dementia Care Facility Recognized As First Florida Distinguished Provider
Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) has recognized Provision Living at Panama
City Beach, Panama City Beach, FL as the first facility in Florida to achieve
the status of Distinguished Provider—the highest credential in dementia care.
DCS is a specialized offering of the Crisis Prevention Institute (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 living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
“When people look for a long-term care facility, they want to select a place they
trust will offer the best and most attentive care for themselves or their loved
ones. That trust is exactly what the Distinguished Provider status communicates.
It is a seal of approval from industry leaders,” said Kim Warchol, OTR/L,
Dementia Care Specialists president and founder.
A Distinguished Provider demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, person-centered
dementia care. This includes compliance with training standards and the implementation of
CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles. For individuals at all stages of
Alzheimer’s/dementia, these principles promote the highest possible level of function,
maximize health and safety, and help maintain dignity and quality of life.
With more than 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's/dementia, and many more
projected over the coming years, the level of care provided by Provision Living at Panama
City Beach can serve as an example and help elevate the standard of dementia care in the
US.
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.

18. 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