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Food for Thought What we eat affects more than just our bodies. Food plays a crucial role in how our
Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, making research and innovation in senior care more important than ever. The
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
Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. As the flu and COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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

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.
