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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Pegasus Landing of Overland Park sat down with a memory care expert, Pegasus’ Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen, to understand more about Alzheimer’s. Her insights are invaluable if you need information to help your loved one. Before you begin your search for Alzheimer’s care in Overland Park, we invite you to
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The senior population is expanding. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of the world’s population over 60 is expected to double from 12 percent to 22 percent by 2050. We can also expect that 1 in 6 people worldwide will be aged 60 years or over by 2030. That means people are
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Pegasus Senior Living was proud to announce Dr. Sandra Petersen as our Senior VP of Health and Wellness at the beginning of 2022. Beyond constructing the Connections Program for memory care, Dr. Petersen regularly contributes her Alzheimer’s and dementia care knowledge to national news sources. Find out about the history of the Connections Program and
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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
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
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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
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Join Pegasus Senior Living at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pegasus Senior Living designs communities across the country that give people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia the opportunity to live an engaged, fulfilling and dignified life. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leader in raising awareness and funding research toward finding a cure.
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How to Slow the Progress of Alzheimer’s with Activities that Stimulate the Mind and Body Pegasus Senior Living manages residential memory care communities across the United States. We are local. We are passionate. We care. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease that is characterized by
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Pegasus Alzheimer’s care communities provide great aid for residents as well as peace of mind and support for families. Pegasus Senior Living manages senior living communities across the United States. Many of them offer Memory Care, a service, program, and neighborhood that cares for seniors battling Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. What is Alzheimer’s?
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