Located in the city of Overland Park near Olathe, KS, Pegasus Landing of Overland Park stands out as a premier assisted living and memory care community, offering innovative programs that enrich the lives of seniors with dementia. At the new heart of our compassionate approach is an art therapy program that combines creativity and connection. […]
When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it affects the entire family. The emotional, physical and financial demands can be overwhelming for family members and caregivers alike. The Connections program for memory care at Pegasus Landing of Overland Park provides support for seniors and their families. Memory care is a journey that involves multiple
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When it comes to memory care, Kansas City is one area leading the way. You’ll find communities that have specialized knowledge about the needs of assisted living and memory care residents. Pegasus Landing of Overland Park is one community where your loved one can receive data-based care. Our community is in an area near one
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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.
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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.
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In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen shares some important insights to increase awareness and help us understand how best to help those living with dementia. What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is an “umbrella term” that encompasses Alzheimer’s disease
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The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It also includes the day of the year with the most light. The Longest Day is when we can illuminate the darkness surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of
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If your loved one has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you may feel overwhelmed as you search for resources. Fortunately, help is nearby, and research is ongoing. The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center is one of only 31 research centers dedicated to discovering a cure for the most common form of dementia. Older adults
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Hello, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen. I’m the Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching the lives of seniors led me to design the Connections memory care program. Today, this life-changing program is available in 28 Pegasus communities nationwide. Our population is aging rapidly. Every single day, 10,000 Americans
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A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to
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