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For many older adults and their families, choosing a senior living community is about more than choosing the cost and
Polypharmacy, meaning regularly taking multiple medications, typically five or more, to manage one or several health conditions, becomes more common
For many older adults, one of the biggest questions when considering a move to senior living is whether they can
Planning for the future can feel complicated, especially when it involves legal decisions, finances, and healthcare needs. At Parmer Woods
Family caregivers in Austin often search for adult day programs or respite care, assuming they’re a straightforward solution for aging
Black Friday 2025 drew 129.5 million in-person shoppers and nearly 135 million online shoppers, proving that the hunt for the
What Kind of Person Works in Senior Living: Could It Be You?
Why work with seniors at Pegasus Senior Living? You’ll find a career creating extraordinary moments for seniors, truly make a difference in residents’ and families’ lives, and have lots of fun! Pegasus Senior Living team members share their insights on senior living careers. Pegasus Senior Living inspires joy and fulfillment for residents and team members
At Pegasus Senior Living, Our Focus is Always on Residents and Families
At Pegasus Senior Living, we recognize the importance of great leadership and caregiving that is resident-driven. It’s our mission to celebrate and enhance all lives with kindness and integrity, and it is our goal to create exceptional experiences every day. From assisted living, independent living, and memory care, we’d like to share what some of
How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia — Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders
Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for their memory care communities, focusing on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find
The Fight To End Alzheimer’s
You or someone you know has likely been impacted by Alzheimer’s. So many families have experienced this prevalent condition that is currently incurable. Alzheimer’s is characterized by a decline in cognition; initial symptoms are difficulty with judgment and reason, finding the right words, and spatial issues due to plaques that slowly kill neurons affecting the
Three Reasons Why Companion Living Benefits Alzheimer’s Care
When a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll need to find round-the-clock care for them eventually. Companion suites in memory care communities offer a cost-effective solution with the added benefit of forming valuable new friendships. The Connections Program for Memory Care in Pegasus Senior Living communities across the country provides
How Do You Know When a Person With Dementia Should Stop Living Alone?
The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very
