Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has recognized Silverado as a global dementia care leader by accrediting our care program, making us the first care provider in the United States to earn this international accreditation! ADI is an international federation of Alzheimer’s and dementia associations from around the world. The organization holds an official association with the World Health Organization and aims to tackle the challenges of Alzheimer’s at global, regional and local levels. Their vision is “risk reduction, timely diagnosis, care and inclusion today, and cure tomorrow.”
There are only four institutions worldwide to have earned accreditation, with Silverado being the only accredited program alongside three prestigious accredited providers:
- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford
- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania
The accreditation was based on Silverado’s memory care program meeting the ADI standard in ensuring integrity and quality at all levels of care. Prior to accreditation members of ADI’s Global Review Panel visited Silverado to further assess the care program before deciding on accreditation status.
“I am so pleased to welcome Silverado Memory Care Communities as the first US organization to be accredited by ADI for their Dementia Care Program!” commented Amalia Fonk-Utomo, Head of Accreditation. “Our in-person visit was filled with meaningful meetings and I could feel the passion around providing the best care possible from all of the Silverado team. I hope with this accreditation, they will continue their meaningful work involving people with dementia, associations and communities,” she added.
“When Silverado started more than 25 years ago, it was with the intention of making a global impact on memory care,” says Silverado President, CEO, and co-founder Loren Shook. “To receive this accolade from such a prominent worldwide voice in care is an honor and a testament to Silverado’s dedication to being at the forefront of memory care innovations,” he added.
Learn more about our accreditation from ADI.
