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Cognitive Health Matters at Any Age As we grow older, maintaining our brain health becomes as important as caring for
Caring for a loved one as they age is both a blessed responsibility and a significant challenge, particularly when facing
By Dr. Sandra Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BE, FAANP Senior VP of Health and Wellness, Pegasus Senior LivingFounder of
At 97 years old, our cherished resident Lee is a World War II veteran and former first-chair flutist of the
All older adults feel tired once in a while, but if tiredness lasts for an extended period of time, it’s
Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. As the flu and COVID-19

COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for updated boosters for new variants of COVID-19. These formulas of the Moderna

How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes
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

Sun City West Centenarians Reveal the Secrets to Longevity
At Sun City West Assisted Living, Florence W., 101, Janet O., 104, and Lucille D. — who will be 99 in August — are sharing

The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes
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

How Seniors Can Manage the Flu Season: 2022
Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are

The Dog Days of Summer: Pet-Friendly Senior Living
Early July to mid-August classifies as the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s the 40



