{"id":3765,"date":"2021-12-16T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/greenhaven-place\/?p=3765"},"modified":"2026-01-04T15:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T22:11:30","slug":"companion-suites-cost-effective-alzheimers-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/greenhaven-place\/blog\/2021\/12\/16\/companion-suites-cost-effective-alzheimers-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons Why Companion Living Benefits Alzheimer\u2019s Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When a loved one lives with Alzheimer\u2019s or another form of dementia, you\u2019ll need to find round-the-clock care for them<\/a> eventually. Companion suites in memory care communities offer a cost-effective solution with the added benefit of forming valuable new friendships.<\/p>\n

The Connections Program for Memory Care<\/a> in Pegasus Senior Living<\/a> communities across the country provides assisted living services to people experiencing memory loss by enriching their lives with mind-enhancing activities and purposeful relationships.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s different about the Connections Program?<\/h2>\n

Memory care<\/strong> with Connections is not just a specialty service for people with a form of dementia. It is a program rooted in data and experience.<\/p>\n

Pegasus Senior Health and Wellness Consultant Dr. Sandra Petersen\u2019s<\/a> experience with a stroke over a decade ago led to the development of Connections. It works to slow the progress of memory loss <\/strong>while adding honor and purpose<\/strong> to your loved ones’ lives.<\/p>\n

The stroke left our program’s designer with mobility<\/strong> and memory loss<\/strong>. Through determined work with a process called neuroplasticity<\/a>, Dr. Petersen not only recovered but used the experience to create a solution benefiting seniors in memory care across the country.<\/p>\n

The Connections Program<\/a> combines socialization<\/strong>, movement<\/strong>, and creative expression<\/strong> and regularly challenges the brain<\/strong> to establish new neural pathways. The process slows memory loss<\/strong> while also relieving anxiety<\/strong>, confusion<\/strong>, and hopelessness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How do Connections Memory Care Communities help families cut costs and cultivate companionships?<\/h2>

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1. Cost<\/h3>\n

It can be shocking for families to see the price tag associated with nursing home costs for dementia care. If you calculate the cost<\/a> in your area, you\u2019ll likely notice this type of care is by far the most expensive option.<\/p>\n

While nursing homes can provide dementia care, they best serve people with chronic conditions who require skilled nursing care. Memory care offers a far more cost-effective option if your loved one doesn\u2019t require professional medical assistance, especially when paired with a companion suite.<\/p>\n

If you live in a state like Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, or Texas where assisted living and memory care costs are less than the national average<\/a>, expect to save more at Pegasus Senior Living communities like:<\/p>\n