Functional Pathways Demonstrates Its Commitment to Dementia Care by Becoming First Therapy Company to Become a PAC Designated OrganizationFunctional Pathways, a national provider of contract therapy services for skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities, today announced it has earned the distinction of becoming the first and only rehabilitation company to earn the distinction of being a PAC Designated Organization by Teepa Snow and her Positive Approach to Care initiative. Through this collaboration, Functional Pathways reinforces its commitment to delivering person-centered, relationship-based care for individuals living with dementia.
As the demand for specialized dementia care continues to grow across senior living and healthcare environments, this designation represents a meaningful step forward in equipping therapy teams with the tools, training, and approach needed to better support both residents and care partners.
“Partnering with Teepa Snow and the Positive Approach to Care team allows us to bring a deeper level of dementia care expertise into the therapy setting,” said Dani Beveridge, PT, CEEAA, RAC-CT, PAC-P, Clinical Program Specialist at Functional Pathways. “This is about elevating how we support our clinicians, how we partner with our facilities, and ultimately how we care for individuals navigating cognitive change.”
In addition to enhancing clinical practice, the partnership strengthens Functional Pathways’ position as a strategic partner to senior living operators, offering differentiated programming that supports quality outcomes, staff education, and resident outcomes.
“As operators continue to navigate increasing complexity in resident acuity and expectations around care, this designation provides a clear, actionable pathway to better support individuals living with dementia,” said Jen Callahan, Vice President of Clinical & Reimbursement Services at Functional Pathways. “It brings consistency, confidence, and a shared approach to care that benefits the entire community.”
Functional Pathways proudly employs PAC Certified Independent Professionals who use approved methods and content from Teepa Snow and Positive Approach to Care®. While based on the educational content and methods from Teepa and a PAC Certification, the delivery, views, and opinions are representative of Functional Pathways.
For more information regarding how Functional Pathways can support your community with the Pathways to Engagement program, please reach out to bettertherapy@fprehab.com.
About Functional Pathways
Celebrating three decades of excellence, Functional Pathways is a therapist-founded, -owned, and -led company continually reinventing the therapy space. Serving skilled nursing facilities and life plan communities, the company provides its clients with enhanced operational efficiencies, improved patient outcomes, and optimized revenue streams to position them as a leader in their market. Across more than 230 sites of care nationwide, Functional Pathways continues to make a difference in every life they touch.
About Positive Approach to Care
Positive Approach to Care, founded by Teepa Snow, provides education, resources, and hands-on training to improve the lives of individuals living with dementia and those who support them. PAC’s approach emphasizes connection, understanding, and practical skills that empower care partners to deliver compassionate, effective care.
