Hello, I’m Chris Hollister, co-founder and CEO of Pegasus Senior Living. I want to share what motivates our associates at Pegasus and why we strive to offer the best senior care possible. If you’re reading this, you’re likely on a journey to find the right level of care in Gig Harbor, WA for yourself or
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Are you wondering how to slow Alzheimer’s progression? You’re not alone. This question is on the minds of millions of people in the country: Over six million Americans have Alzheimer’s More than 11 million family members act as caregivers At least 13 million people are a risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 2050 We’re getting closer
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Caring for seniors with dementia requires more than just basic supervision. It involves developing effective communication techniques that foster understanding, connection, and support. The Connections memory care program is a signature service offered by Pegasus Senior Living communities. It relies on neuroplasticity data developed by Dr. Sandra Petersen. Our dementia care utilizes: The Connect, Move,
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Welcome to the Connections Memory Care Program Considering memory care living arrangements for a loved one is a decision filled with emotions. It’s a journey that requires empathy, understanding, and knowledge. At Pegasus Senior Living, we’re changing the traditional nursing home and memory care unit models. Our evidence-based Connections memory care program brings an engaging
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As the elderly population grows, so does the need for trained caregivers to meet their specific needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an
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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 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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Gig Harbor Court 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 Gig Harbor, we invite you to read her
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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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An Interview With Memory Care Expert, Dr. Sandra Petersen Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections Program for memory care, which is used at Gig Harbor Court in Gig Harbor, WA. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives for people
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