Picture this: a warm spring day, with residents boarding our community shuttle, excited for their monthly trip to the Brookhaven Farmers Market. The joy on their faces tells the story of active seniors enjoying life to the fullest. This scene plays out regularly at Dunwoody Place, where our personal care community embraces nearby Brookhaven as […]
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Age brings wisdom, but it can also bring new challenges to mental sharpness. Picture a mind as a garden that needs regular tending. Without proper care, weeds may grow and pathways become overgrown. Yet with consistent attention, the garden remains vibrant, with new blooms appearing alongside established plants. This garden metaphor represents our brains throughout
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Staying active is essential for overall health, but it also plays a key role in improving cognition and maintaining brain function. Regular movement supports brain health by promoting circulation, reducing stress, and stimulating new brain cells. Research has shown that exercise and cognitive function are closely linked. Physical activity helps slow cognitive decline and enhances
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Food for Thought What we eat affects more than just our bodies. Food plays a crucial role in how our brains function. As we age, proper nutrition becomes essential for maintaining mental clarity and cognitive performance. A healthy diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline and keeps us mentally sharp. Many older adults and their
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Cognitive Health Matters at Any Age As we grow older, maintaining our brain health becomes as important as caring for our physical well-being. The brain controls everything we do, including thinking, feeling, and connecting with others. Taking steps to support cognitive health now can lead to a more fulfilling life in the years to come.
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Atlanta is the Georgian center of culture, history, and Southern charm, making it a top destination for retirees. As you consider retirement living in the Atlanta area, you’ll want to understand a few options. The terms “retirement communities” and “personal care homes” often come up, but these types of residences serve very different needs. Our
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By Dr. Sandra Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BE, FAANP Senior VP of Health and Wellness, Pegasus Senior LivingFounder of the Connections Memory Care Program A New Year of Brain Health and Well-Being At Pegasus Senior Living, we are always looking for ways to make life easier, healthier, and more fulfilling for our residents and
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Dunwoody Place is all tail wags and belly rubs as residents and pets celebrate Abby, who has won first place in the Jewish Atlanta Pets of 2024 competition. She’s a 12-year-old Shetland Sheepdog—that’s 84 in human years, so she fits right into our welcoming community. Dunwoody Place is pet-friendly, and we’re so proud of Abby
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Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. As the flu and COVID-19 seasons approach, it’s essential to be prepared to protect yourself and your community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to stay well is by keeping up with flu
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More seniors are getting into technology, which can be a real game-changer for their retirement years. Just ask our 101-year-old resident Joe, who moved into Dunwoody Place in November 2021. “I recently found a love for tampering with technology,” he said. Thanks to technology for seniors, such as video calls, social media, and messaging apps,
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