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Parmer Woods at North Austin
From Loneliness to Companionship If you remain COVID-free and follow our safety precautions, you will now be able to visit
“Live every day to the fullest; be thankful for one more day on this lovely earth and be kind,” says
Parmer Woods in Austin, Texas is making sure all residents are experiencing a safe and comfortable living environment during this
Suddenly everyone wants a taste of Parmer Woods Beer Works! Our resident brewmasters are gaining local and national attention
What’s cooking at Pegasus Senior Living? All across the U.S., Pegasus communities are celebrating National Culinary Month in style! Our Dining
Ever wonder what seniors in communities are up to during retirement? At Pegasus, our teams are always happy to bust
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
