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Parmer Woods at North Austin
Why work with seniors at Pegasus Senior Living? You’ll find a career creating extraordinary moments for seniors, truly make a
At Pegasus Senior Living, we recognize the importance of great leadership and caregiving that is resident-driven. It’s our mission to
Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for
You or someone you know has likely been impacted by Alzheimer’s. So many families have experienced this prevalent condition that
When a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll need to find round-the-clock care for them
The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex
The Top 4 Healthy Aging Habits for Seniors
Finally, the scorching hot months of summer are coming to an end as we head into fall. While most may be focusing their attention on candy apples and pumpkins, we should also be turning our focus to the monumental month that is September and what it stands for. September is Healthy Aging Month, which seniors
COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for updated boosters for new variants of COVID-19. These formulas of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for individuals 12 years of age and older. The updated boosters target both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.
What Are the Best Ways to Help My Parent With Dementia in North Austin?
When families notice the signs of memory loss and dementia in their senior parents, their whole lives can start to seem less certain. Simple conversations may turn into confusion or conflict, and familiar family routines may now be difficult to maintain. As families consider how to help a parent with dementia, they have to think
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.
