When residents at The Village at Rancho Solano in Fairfield, CA, made gift bags for Solano County Animal Care Services, one resident brought her dog along. Her previous dog had passed shortly after her husband, and she had lost her home and belongings in the Camp Fire. She told the team the dog helped save
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Do video games slow down brain aging? One strong answer comes from a large NIH-funded trial known as ACTIVE, which followed adults 65 and older for two decades. Participants who completed a program of speed-based cognitive training and plus booster sessions 1 to 3 years later were 25% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or another
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The Science of Scrolling: How Seniors Can Protect Their Minds Hours of scrolling rarely feel like a health decision. It feels like a break. But neuroscience research suggests passive screen time changes the brain in ways that matter, especially for older adults managing normal age-related shifts in memory and focus. At Pegasus Senior Living, we
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Polypharmacy, meaning regularly taking multiple medications, typically five or more, to manage one or several health conditions, becomes more common with age. About 90% of adults 65 and older take at least one prescription medication daily, and 42% take five or more, the clinical threshold for polypharmacy in seniors. With numbers like these, it is
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Most families start with the same assumption. Staying home is cheaper than moving to senior living. It makes intuitive sense. The home is already paid for, or the rent is manageable. Moving somewhere new means adding a significant monthly expense. When you frame the question as “current housing costs versus senior living costs,” home appears
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Family caregivers often search for “senior day programs,” assuming it’s a straightforward solution for aging parents who need daytime supervision. The meaning of adult day care seems simple enough. A place where seniors spend the day while family members work or handle other responsibilities. Drop off in the morning, pick up in the evening, then
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Everyday movements like climbing stairs or reaching for a cabinet may seem routine, but as we age, these actions can become challenging. Mobility, balance, and strength naturally decline over time — leading to discomfort and pain. It can also lead to serious injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in
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At Pegasus Senior Living, we take a comprehensive approach to wellness. Nutrition, social connection, and engaging activities form the foundation of healthy aging. We prioritize chef-prepared meals that nourish bodies, activities that stimulate minds, and social opportunities that feed souls. These elements create environments where older adults thrive. Yet well-being isn’t always achieved through socialization
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Every year, millions of older adults experience preventable hospitalizations that could be avoided with proper support and monitoring. Research shows that older Americans face significantly higher risks of emergency room visits and hospital admissions compared to younger populations, often due to falls, medication complications, chronic condition management challenges, and social isolation. Here’s the encouraging news:
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Getting older is an accomplishment, and with it comes new choices about how to live well. According to the Pew Research Center, 27 percent of adults ages 60 and older in the U.S. live alone. Many take pride in this independence, but living alone is only one way to enjoy autonomy. For others, true independence
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