Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior VP of Health and Wellness for Pegasus Senior Living. One of my most significant accomplishments is designing the Connections Memory Care Program for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It’s available in 28 Pegasus communities around the country. Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn […]
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We sat down with memory care expert, Pegasus Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen, to understand more about the signs of Alzheimer’s. If you’re looking for answers for your loved one, it’s important to be informed. Before beginning your search for “memory care near me,” get the answers to some common questions
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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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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
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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The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very
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We understand the emotional rollercoaster that you are on. Finding care for a loved one experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss is a personal choice you need to feel comfortable making. You’re looking for a community you can trust. Most people have likely never been to a memory care facility and have
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Mesa, Arizona is an excellent place for snowbirding, but it’s also a fantastic place to live year-round. If you’ve spent a few years as a seasonal resident, discover how senior living can change your life. Communities like Broadway Mesa Village provide various levels of care, like assisted living or memory care, so you can continue
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Join Pegasus Senior Living at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pegasus Senior Living designs communities across the country that give people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia the opportunity to live an engaged, fulfilling and dignified life. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leader in raising awareness and funding research toward finding a cure.
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How to Slow the Progress of Alzheimer’s with Activities that Stimulate the Mind and Body Pegasus Senior Living manages residential memory care communities across the United States. We are local. We are passionate. We care. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease that is characterized by
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