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Almost 12 million Americans currently care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. If you’re navigating
Are you one of the 63 million Americans who are taking care of an older adult in your family? The
The phone call comes at 2 a.m. Your parent has fallen and needs immediate care. Suddenly, you’re facing decisions about
Everyday movements like climbing stairs or reaching for a cabinet may seem routine, but as we age, these actions can
At Parmer Woods at North Austin, we take a comprehensive approach to wellness. Nutrition, social connection, and engaging activities form
Every year, millions of older adults experience preventable hospitalizations that could be avoided with proper support and monitoring. Research shows
I Have A Parent With Dementia. How Can I Help Them?
You are not alone if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Over six million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. The symptoms of dementia like memory loss and behavior changes will eventually interrupt daily life. You may have noticed personality changes
Austin Seniors Connect With Their Peers in Memory Care
At Pegasus Senior Living community, Parmer Woods at North Austin, assisted living residents are connecting with their peers who have dementia. The weekly program called, “Memory Care Connections” is aimed at visiting and providing engaging activities for residents in the memory care program. Assisted living residents visit memory care residents to share stories, sing hymns,
How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes
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.
The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes
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.
How Seniors Can Manage the Flu Season: 2022
Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from it. The risk of serious illness is even greater with the addition of COVID-19 and highly transmissible variants like Omicron. The
The Dog Days of Summer: Pet-Friendly Senior Living
Early July to mid-August classifies as the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s the 40 hot and muggy days between July 3 and August 11. At Pegasus Senior Living, we celebrate the dog days of summer–all year round! Our pet-friendly senior living communities allow pets
