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Age brings wisdom, but it can also bring new challenges to mental sharpness. Picture a mind as a garden that
As a third-party provider, Jessica is an integral part of the Parmer Woods at North Austin community! Physical therapy for
Staying active is essential for overall health, but it also plays a key role in improving cognition and maintaining brain
Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be an exchange of challenges and rewards. Dementia caregivers play a
Food for Thought What we eat affects more than just our bodies. Food plays a crucial role in how our
Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, making research and innovation in senior care more important than ever. The
Eating Is for Life: The Pegasus Senior Living Resident Recipes Holiday Cookbook
The Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Meals The holidays are great for putting on your best apron and making a mess out of the kitchen. It’s also the perfect time to pause diets and break out the tried-and-true recipes that have been passed down for generations. At Pegasus Senior Living communities, some of our home
Why Loneliness in Seniors Causes Health Problems
One of the Most Overlooked Health Issues in Seniors As people get older, it’s natural for social routines to shift. Children grow up and move away. Friends may not be as mobile. Health changes or the loss of a spouse can make it harder to stay connected. But isolation doesn’t have to be the norm.
Find Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Austin, TX at Parmer Woods at North Austin
A recent report noted that seniors in Texas are living longer than ever. The senior population in the Lone Star state expects to reach 8.3 million, nearly double the current number. With the increase of older adults, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia cases are also rising. The study by the researchers at The University
Wise Words With American Heroes
To celebrate Veterans Day and honor the service members who call Pegasus Senior Living communities home, we proudly introduce our communities’ veterans. At 96-years-young we’d first like to introduce Frank. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII and continued his service in the Air Force Reserves for 42 years. We’d like to
A Doctor’s Guide to Fall Prevention Exercises
Falls constitute a significant risk to older adults. According to research, nearly 50 percent of adults over 65 who break a hip have a survival rate of fewer than six months after the fracture. Of those who survive, less than one-third recover to their previous ability. A hip fracture is a snowball of problems for
Pegasus Celebrates Our Residents’ Lifelong Careers
We want to celebrate and acknowledge the inspirational and unique individuals who call a Pegasus community their home. Pegasus values our residents’ and their families’ intriguing life stories. Sharing each other’s lives within and among our communities encourages socialization between residents. It also allows our associates to get to know each resident personally, which lets
