Connections: Gig Harbor Memory Care for Alzheimer’s And Dementia
We've Navigated The Stages of Dementia, Too.
Finding Gig Harbor memory care doesn’t have to be daunting. Our community features the evidence-based Connections program to provide a signature service that helps residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia live comfortably. We provide support for families, too.
As a secure memory care community, we provide a stimulating environment that does not feel like a facility or institution. A committed and caring team orchestrates engaging activities designed to fit the unique needs of those with memory loss.
We understand the time, effort, and emotional toll caregiving can take on a family. If your loved one’s needs are beyond your abilities, our dementia care specialists want to help.
Choose a Specialized Memory Care Center Near You
Gig Harbor Court provides round-the-clock dementia care near the Olympic Towne Center. We are proud to offer one of the only evidence-based memory care programs in Pierce County, Washington.
The Connections Founder:
Dr. Sandra Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BE, FAANP
Dr. Sandra Petersen’s Connections program sets Alzheimer’s care in Gig Harbor apart. The team, comprised of dementia care specialists and Connections Academy graduates, delivers person-centered care through intentional programming.
At Gig Harbor Court, every resident is treated with empathy and understanding. Our specialized community includes a licensed nurse for health tracking and offers assistance with daily activities alongside medication monitoring. Unlike some memory care facilities that may feel clinical, Gig Harbor Court is designed to be a comforting home and secure sanctuary.
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Connect - Move - Learn
The Connect, Move, Learn sequence is how our memory care community promotes neuroplasticity. The body can continue producing healthy brain cells despite memory loss. Staying engaged socially, physically, and mentally helps residents find their daily purpose.
Quality, Personalized Memory Care
Memory care is designed for seniors diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Evidence-based programming can significantly improve your loved one’s quality of life.
At Gig Harbor Court, families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one’s life is being celebrated. Connections offers engaging activities and compassionate team members who provide research-backed programming to help seniors live a life they love.
Engaging the Emotions
Music, art, and social interaction can inspire memories and emotions. We also provide a variety of brain-healthy foods that can stimulate the mind. Rediscovery leads to positive mental attitudes in those struggling with cognitive decline.
Connections can help your loved one stay engaged with:
- Aromatherapy to decrease agitation
- SingFit, a program shown to elevate mood and improve speech through singing classic songs
- The hobbies your loved one has always enjoyed like painting, drawing, and crafts
Encouraging Movement
The connection between the mind and body is well-established in scientific research. Connections activities encourage physical exercise to maximize the quality of life. Yoga, walking clubs, and other adapted programs help Gig Harbor Court residents achieve an active body and mind.
Challenging the Brain
Our team is constantly finding ways for residents to engage with new information.
Activities designed for brain stimulation include:
- Word games
- Reminiscence therapy
- Book club
- Story time
We also provide a variety of brain-healthy foods for residents.
Supporting Socialization
Evidence shows socialization is critical to the maintenance of mental health and cognition. Regular interaction with others can help seniors achieve a better sense of belonging and structure. We provide a variety of group activities that allow residents to foster relationships and connect with others.
Music Therapy for Dementia
Dr. Petersen is the memory care expert who inspires our program. SingFit is another leading activity for residents. This experience helps promote brain plasticity, ignite memories, encourage movement, and unite the community.
Inspired by Experience
Pegasus Senior Living’s Senior VP of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sandra Petersen, has worked in memory care for over 30 years. Experiences in her personal life inspired the novel approach of the Connections program.
Over a decade ago, a stroke left her unable to use the left side of her body and connect with language skills; she even had trouble completing a sentence.
“The whole experience gave me not only sympathy, but empathy for those that struggle with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Petersen.
With the help of a brain health specialist, she worked her way back through a variety of techniques designed to rebuild neural pathways. Learning Spanish and ballroom dancing played major roles in her recovery.
Watch to Learn More about Dr. Petersen's Story
“I wondered whether the same principles that helped me, like connecting through emotion, moving, and learning new information, could work to stimulate the brain of someone with cognitive impairment.”
Dr. Petersen
Connections Explained: A Comforting Home
Moving to assisted living or memory care can be difficult for older adults. Our social environment can quickly remove the fear of the unknown and inspire a life of independence. Senior care has been a personal and professional mission for Dr. Petersen for over three decades. Her practice focuses on neuroscience and the transformative power of rewiring the brain despite Alzheimer’s and dementia so people can find meaning again.
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