Back-to-back IE100 recognition follows a year of expanded leadership in specialized Dementia, Parkinson's and aging-in-place care

PEEKSKILL, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric J. Dalton, Vice President & Visionary of Angels on Call Homecare, has been named Healthcare Visionary of the Year in the 2026 IE100 Global Awards, marking the second consecutive year he has received the distinction.

Dalton was selected as the 2026 winner earlier this year, following his 2025 Healthcare Visionary of the Year recognition. Repeat honor comes after a year of continued growth in his work to advance a more specialized, clinically informed and person centered model of homecare one that places greater emphasis on neurological conditions, caregiver education, quality of life and long-term aging in place support.

"The future of healthcare is not confined to hospitals, health systems or laboratories," said Dalton. "It is also being built inside the home where people want to remain, where identity and independence matter, and where the quality of care can shape the quality of someone's life. Vision means nothing unless you are willing to build the systems that make that future real."

Since Dalton's first Healthcare Visionary of the Year recognition, Angels on Call Homecare has continued expanding the clinical infrastructure behind that vision.

The organization became the first U.S. homecare provider to achieve Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) accreditation and the only homecare provider combining CPDC accreditation with the Parkinson's Foundation's Community Partners in Parkinson's Care (CPPC) designation.

Its Dementia care model includes specialized accreditation in dementia excellence, an Alzheimer's Association-recognized training program, advanced clinical oversight and workforce education designed to move care beyond routine assistance toward preserving identity, supporting independence, increasing meaningful engagement and improving quality of life.

Angels on Call has also achieved Age-Friendly Health Systems - Committed to Care Excellence recognition and joined the CareScout Quality Network, while continuing to expand RN-led case management, specialized workforce development, family education and advanced aging in place support.

The organization's broader model reflects Dalton's belief that homecare should become more deeply integrated into the healthcare continuum not simply as custodial support, but as a setting where prevention, observation, education, clinical coordination and person-centered care can meaningfully influence outcomes.

Dalton's leadership has increasingly focused on stronger standards in Dementia and Parkinson's care, better caregiver competency, earlier long term care planning and care models built around what matters most to the individual. His work also emphasizes the importance of helping families understand that specialized homecare can play a larger role in preserving dignity, purpose and independence as care needs evolve.

"Eric has never viewed homecare as an industry that should simply react to change," said Robert Dalton, CEO & CFO of Angels on Call Homecare. "He believes we should help lead it. This second consecutive recognition reflects not only the strength of his vision, but the systems, programs and standards being built around it."

For Dalton, the repeat honor represents something larger than individual recognition.

"I don't want to be remembered for predicting where healthcare was going," Dalton said. "I want to be remembered for helping build what came next. If we do this right, families will expect a higher standard of care tomorrow because of what we are building today."

About Angels on Call Homecare

Founded in 2005, Angels on Call Homecare is a family-owned, New York State licensed homecare provider specializing in Dementia, Parkinson's disease and advanced aging-in-place support. Through nationally recognized clinical programs, specialized workforce education and person-centered innovation, Angels on Call is redefining the standard for specialized care at home.

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