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In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia.
National Best Friends Day falls on June 8, 2022. It’s a terrific day to let your best pal know how
The old bit about sweeping things under the rug or piling everything in a closet before company shows up is
Pegasus Senior Living Takes Food Seriously Senior living dining service is a time for residents to receive the nourishment that
What is National Nurses Week? Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12, is known as International Nurses Day. In the United States,
What Kind of Person Works in Senior Living: Could It Be You?
Why work with seniors at Pegasus Senior Living? You’ll find a career creating extraordinary moments for seniors, truly make a difference in residents’ and families’ lives, and have lots of fun! Pegasus Senior Living team members share their insights on senior living careers. Pegasus Senior Living inspires joy and fulfillment for residents and team members
At Pegasus Senior Living, Our Focus is Always on Residents and Families
At Pegasus Senior Living, we recognize the importance of great leadership and caregiving that is resident-driven. It’s our mission to celebrate and enhance all lives with kindness and integrity, and it is our goal to create exceptional experiences every day. From assisted living, independent living, and memory care, we’d like to share what some of
How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia — Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders
Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for their memory care communities, focusing on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find
The Fight To End Alzheimer’s
You or someone you know has likely been impacted by Alzheimer’s. So many families have experienced this prevalent condition that is currently incurable. Alzheimer’s is characterized by a decline in cognition; initial symptoms are difficulty with judgment and reason, finding the right words, and spatial issues due to plaques that slowly kill neurons affecting the
Three Reasons Why Companion Living Benefits Alzheimer’s Care
When a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll need to find round-the-clock care for them eventually. Companion suites in memory care communities offer a cost-effective solution with the added benefit of forming valuable new friendships. The Connections Program for Memory Care in Pegasus Senior Living communities across the country provides
How Do You Know When a Person With Dementia Should Stop Living Alone?
The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very
