{"id":3991,"date":"2021-10-14T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/magnolia-place-of-roswell\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2026-01-05T03:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:51:00","slug":"alzheimers-care-nursing-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/magnolia-place-of-roswell\/blog\/2021\/10\/14\/alzheimers-care-nursing-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What Senior Living Option Is Best for Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Care in the Atlanta Area?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Are you acting as a caretaker for a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia?<\/h2>

How are you<\/em> doing?<\/p>

If you’re a family member of someone living with Alzheimer\u2019s or another form of dementia, that might be a phrase you don\u2019t get to hear very often. If you\u2019re feeling the burnout of acting as a caretaker for a loved one, memory care<\/strong> at Pegasus Senior Living communities<\/a> in the Atlanta<\/strong> area is here for you.<\/p>

Deciding when it’s time for others to provide care for your loved one is a difficult decision. If you\u2019re unsure about what level of care is suitable for your situation, discover options for Alzheimer\u2019s care in your area<\/strong>.<\/p>
Magnolia Place of Roswell<\/a><\/td>Historic Roswell Place<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
655 Mansell Rd<\/span>
Roswell, GA 30076<\/span><\/td>		75 Magnolia St<\/span>
Roswell, GA 30075<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

What are my options for Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care?<\/h2>

You may be thinking about a nursing home<\/strong>, home health care<\/strong>, or another form of senior living<\/strong>, but have you considered memory care?<\/p>

The Connections memory care program<\/a> at Magnolia Place of Roswell<\/a> and Historic Roswell Place<\/a> provide data-based daily structure and purpose for those living with forms of dementia.<\/p>

Developed by Pegasus Senior Living\u2019s Senior Health and Wellness Consultant, Dr. Sandra Petersen<\/a>, following her experience and recovery from a stroke, the program emphasizes four key areas to slow the memory loss process utilizing the concept of neuroplasticity.<\/p>

1. Engaging the Emotions<\/h3>

We use creative endeavors like art and music therapy as a way to reminisce. Sometimes finding the right words to say is difficult with Alzheimer\u2019s; expressing through artistic expression provides relief from their frustrations.<\/p>

2. Encouraging Movement<\/h3>

Dr. Petersen regained her mobility by taking ballroom dancing lessons. It was a new type of movement for her body that helped create new neural pathways around the damaged sections of her brain. Imagine your loved one staying active with:<\/p>