Connections: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care in Denver, CO
We've Navigated Memory Loss, Too.
Pegasus Senior Living’s Connections program is a research-based memory care program designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia in Denver. The program provides a secure and stimulating environment. A dedicated team provides different activities for seniors with cognitive decline to meet their specific needs.
We understand the time, effort, and emotional toll caregiving can take on a family. If your loved one’s care needs are beyond your abilities, Belleview Suites at DTC may be able to help.
Who provides dementia care in Denver, Colorado?
Belleview Suites’ Memory Care Program Provides
Round-The-Clock Care.
Unlike most assisted living communities or facilities, our memory care team in Denver receives special training to support residents with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. The specialized community also includes a licensed nurse. We provide custom care plans through medication monitoring and assistance with activities of daily living. Some memory facilities may feel like institutions, but our community is designed to be comforting and secure.
Dr. Sandra Petersen’s Connections program sets our Alzheimer’s care in Denver apart. Our memory loss team includes dementia care specialists and Connections Academy graduates who provide exercise for the brain and body. Personalized care and intentional programming make a difference.
Connect - Move - Learn
The Connect, Move, Learn sequence is how our memory care community promotes neuroplasticity. The brain can continue producing healthy brain cells at any level of care. Learn how residents find their daily purpose by staying engaged socially, physically, and mentally.
Programming that
Makes a Difference
The right community and programming can significantly improve your loved one’s quality of life.
Engaging the Emotions
Music, art, and social interaction can trigger memory and positive emotions in individuals struggling with cognitive decline.
Connections helps any person with dementia stay engaged through:
- Aromatherapy to decrease agitation
- SingFit, a program shown to elevate mood and improve speech through singing classic songs
- The hobbies your loved one has always enjoyed like painting, drawing, and crafts
Encouraging Movement
The mind and body have a deep connection, so the Connections program promotes exercise to enhance quality of life. Belleview Suites residents can join boxing, walking clubs, and fitness programs to stay active and healthy.
Challenging the Brain
Our team is constantly finding ways for residents to engage with new information.
Activities designed for brain stimulation include:
- Word games
- Reminiscence therapy
- Book club
- Story time
We also provide a variety of brain-healthy foods for residents.
Supporting Social Interaction
Research shows that socialization with others is critical to the maintenance of mental health and cognition. Regularly interacting with others can help seniors feel like they belong and give them a sense of routine. We provide a variety of group activities that allow residents to foster relationships.
Research-Backed Music Therapy for Dementia
Dr. Petersen is not our only memory care expert providing data-based therapies to our community. We partner with scientifically proven activities like SingFit to promote brain plasticity and overall enjoyment. We proudly offer music therapy to ignite memories, encourage movement, and unite residents.
Inspired by Experience
Medical Director Dr. Sandra Petersen has worked in memory care for over 30 years. Her own experience inspired the unique Connections program.
More than ten years ago, a stroke made her unable to use the left side of her body and communicate effectively. She even had trouble completing a sentence.
“The whole experience gave me not only sympathy, but empathy for those that struggle with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Petersen.
With a brain health specialist’s assistance, she used different methods to rebuild neural pathways, such as learning Spanish and ballroom dancing.
Watch to Learn More about Dr. Petersen's Story
“I wondered whether the same principles that helped me, like connecting through emotion, moving, and learning new information, could work to stimulate the brain of someone with cognitive impairment.”
Dr. Petersen
Connections Explained: A Comforting Home
Moving to assisted living or a memory care unit can be difficult for older adults. Our program is working to remove the fear of the unknown and welcome residents home to independence. Senior care has been a personal and professional mission for Dr. Sandra Petersen for over three decades. Her practice focuses on neuroscience and the power of rewiring the brain despite Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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