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Memory Care

How Immersive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training Improves the Resident Experience

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and caregiver eating breakfast together

Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia requires a unique set of skills, knowledge, and compassion. As the number of seniors living with dementia continues to rise, it becomes crucial for caregivers in memory care communities to receive specialized training. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of specialized dementia […]

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Enhancing Dementia Care Through Experiential Learning

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Pegasus Senior Living | Learning about dementia - senior woman with caregiver outside together

At Pegasus Senior Living, we enhance the lives of seniors by offering personalized care, engaging activities, and nurturing communities. With years of experience in the senior living industry, we take pride in delivering compassionate services that prioritize the well-being and dignity of each resident. Our commitment to quality care extends to our specialized memory care

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Bridgewood Gardens Named Among U.S. News’ Best Memory Care of 2023

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Bridgewood Gardens | US News & World Report Best Memory Care 2023-2024

Pegasus Senior Living was just awarded Best Senior Living for 10 of its communities from the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24 survey. Why does Bridgewood Gardens appeal to families looking for the best memory care? Our Pegasus community, Bridgewood Gardens, received the publication’s Best Memory Care. This is the second time we’ve received the

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A Season of Gratitude: The Thanks of Pegasus Senior Living

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Grateful Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities The holidays are a time to come together and reflect on all we are grateful for. This year, the team and residents of Pegasus Senior Living Communities wanted to share their thanks. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities strive to celebrate and enhance all lives

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregive

Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections program for memory care. She holds qualifying certificates in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.

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A Doctor’s View: What Are Retirement Homes in Alabama?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors playing a game

A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to

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Dr. Sandra Petersen Shares the Signs of Alzheimer’s in Alabama

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman getting a hug from her caregiver

Bridgewood Gardens sat down with a memory care expert, Pegasus Senior VP of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sandra Petersen, to understand more about Alzheimer’s. Her insights are invaluable if you need information to help your loved one. Before you begin your search for Alzheimer’s care in Albertville, we invite you to read her answers to

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A Doctor’s View of Dementia: Long-Term Care Options and News

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy seniors playing guitar together

Pegasus Senior Living was proud to announce Dr. Sandra Petersen as our Senior VP of Health and Wellness at the beginning of 2022. Beyond constructing the Connections Program for memory care, Dr. Petersen regularly contributes her Alzheimer’s and dementia care knowledge to national news sources. Find out about the history of the Connections Program and

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How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia — Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders

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Pegasus Senior Living | Careggiving providing support to happy senior

Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for their memory care communities, focusing on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find

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Three Reasons Why Companion Living Benefits Alzheimer’s Care

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy senior couple drinking coffee

When a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll need to find round-the-clock care for them eventually. Companion suites in memory care communities offer a cost-effective solution with the added benefit of forming valuable new friendships. The Connections Program for Memory Care in Pegasus Senior Living communities across the country provides

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