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By Dr. Sandra Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BE, FAANP Senior VP of Health and Wellness, Pegasus Senior LivingFounder of
Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. As the flu and COVID-19
Parmer Woods, a senior living community in North Austin, Texas, is more than just a place for care—it’s a community
Thanks to Spintopia, more interactive games and group fun are happening in 18 Pegasus Senior Living communities (and growing). Pegasus
Choosing an assisted living or memory care community like Parmer Woods at North Austin is a momentous decision that requires
Senior living communities go by many different names—retirement homes, assisted living, independent living, and more. Each term reflects a different
Looking For A Great Place to Work? Think Senior Living
Worldwide, 85 percent of people are unhappy in their jobs. If you’re one of the 8.6 million Americans who are currently looking for work, you might be wondering where to find a career that you will enjoy. However, finding a way to pay the bills that allows you to feel valued, respected, and engaged is
Will COVID-19 Booster Shots Protect Seniors From Omicron?
As families began gathering for Thanksgiving a couple of weeks ago, Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern, began popping up across the United States. COVID Booster shots for seniors are now widely available, and we encourage residents of senior living communities like ours to get theirs to protect themselves from the new strain of
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
