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Almost one in nine Americans age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s. Globally, a new case of dementia is diagnosed every
Today’s older adults aren’t shuffleboard stereotypes from retirement community brochures of decades past. They’re booking Airbnbs, streaming Netflix, mastering smartphones,
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
Austin Senior Living Community Hires New Executive Director
Matt Ritter is the new Executive Director of Parmer Woods at North Austin’s assisted living and memory care community. Ritter’s hire date was January 2020. He has been a part of Pegasus Senior Living since September 2019 as the Executive Director for Kenner, Louisiana community, Laketown Village. When taking the Executive Director position for Parmer
3 Pegasus Senior Living Communities Win SeniorAdvisor’s Best Of 2020 Award
Pegasus Senior Living continues to prioritize positive resident and family experiences with their “Best Day Ever” and “Your Choice. Your Life.” goals with three communities winning the Best Of 2020 Award from nationally recognized senior living site, SeniorAdvisor.com. Sun City West Assisted Living in Sun City West, AZ, Pegasus Landing of Tanglewood in Houston, TX
A Wellness Checklist for Seniors
The 7 stages of wellness help guide us toward a lifestyle that is rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling. Your pursuit of happiness does not stop once you reach a certain age. Check the 7 stages of wellness list below to ensure you are in a situation where you are optimizing your lifestyle to its fullest potential.
104-year-old Veteran Wishes to Receive Valentine’s Day Cards Nationwide
UPDATE: By Valentine’s Day 2020, Major White has received over 200,000 Valentine cards from people worldwide. Watch the CBS Evening News story below! A certain gentleman in Stockton, CA is making waves in the media these days because of his simple wish to receive Valentine’s Day cards. Major Bill White, a 104-year-old WWII vet living
10 Signs a Senior Parent May Need Help
Are you wondering if your senior parent is getting to a state where they need more help with an outside source like a senior living community? You may have visited your parents over the holidays and gotten worried about their current situation or home life, finding out that they need more assistance than they’ve let
Best Day Ever Series: Peter Snell – ‘Use It or Lose It!’
Rome 1960 Summer Olympics: It’s the 800-meter final race. Halfway through the last lap, crowd favorite Roger Williams makes his move from 4th position. The other contenders respond accordingly, and the race is on. Suddenly, from out of the pack on the last turn, an almost unknown farm boy from New Zealand starts a furious
