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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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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When families begin looking for support, the first question is often simple: Who will be caring for my loved one? For many families, that question starts small. A missed medication. A change in routine. A moment that feels slightly off, but hard to explain. Titles and qualifications feel like the most important factor. But over
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Across dozens of Pegasus Senior Living communities nationwide, residents are reading the same books, discussing them together, and competing against one another in Olympic-style events, all because someone took the time to ask what they missed most. That person is Benjamin Chapman, an Engagement Specialist who joined the Pegasus team in late 2024 and has
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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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Are you one of the nearly 12 million Americans currently caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? With over 7 million people experiencing this most common form of dementia, the need for specialized memory care communities continues to grow every day. If you’re among the millions navigating this journey, you already know the reality. What you’re doing
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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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If you’re comparing care options, you’ve seen both “aged care” and “senior living” in your research. They sound similar but represent completely different systems. Let’s break down what each means. What Exactly Is Aged Care? The definition of aged care centers on government-subsidized programs providing medical and nursing support to older adults who can no
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The holiday season brought a double dose of joy to Castlewoods Place Senior Living in Brandon, where residents embraced December with hands-on creativity and lively celebrations. From crafting handmade Christmas ornaments to dancing the afternoon away at birthday parties, the community was filled with movement, laughter, and meaningful moments. Residents in our Connections memory care
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