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What is National Culinary Arts Month? July is the time to applaud the chefs and cooks who make life a
Discover South Texas Assisted Living That Allows Dogs and Cats Realizing a sense of purpose and a source of unconditional
In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia.
National Best Friends Day falls on June 8, 2022. It’s a terrific day to let your best pal know how
The old bit about sweeping things under the rug or piling everything in a closet before company shows up is
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
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
