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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
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is a heroic journey. As a caregiver, your
As our loved ones age, making informed decisions about senior care becomes increasingly important. There are approximately 31,000 options for
We often think of improving our diet as a way to get physically healthier — but it also has profound
When choosing a place to live during retirement, why settle for just any senior living community when you can opt

Ridgeland Place Among U.S. News’ Top Memory Care Facilities in Mississippi for 2023
Pegasus Senior Living was just awarded the designation of Best Senior Living for 10 of its communities from the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24

Alzheimer’s and Social Interaction: Benefiting Memory Care Residents
Our brains and bodies require additional care as we age, especially for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bearing witness to your loved one struggling with memory

Pegasus Senior Living’s Partnership with Dementia Live®/Age-u-cate
A Revolutionary Approach to Memory Care for Dementia As individuals, we all have unique experiences that shape our lives. But what if, one day, those

Assisted Living in Ridgeland, MS
Making the Most of Your Experience and Expenses in Senior Living How does assisted living work? Assisted living can offer seniors a new life with

An Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia: Treatment, Care, and Diagnosis
Recently, news broke that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which has brought this rare form of dementia into the spotlight. But

Understanding the Importance of Sensory Engagement for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a challenging condition to manage, for you and your loved one. As the body ages, it changes in many ways and can
