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How Immersive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training Improves the Resident Experience

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and caregiver eating breakfast together

Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia requires a unique set of skills, knowledge, and compassion. As the number of seniors living with dementia continues to rise, it becomes crucial for caregivers in memory care communities to receive specialized training. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of specialized dementia […]

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Enhancing Dementia Care Through Experiential Learning

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Pegasus Senior Living | Learning about dementia - senior woman with caregiver outside together

At Pegasus Senior Living, we enhance the lives of seniors by offering personalized care, engaging activities, and nurturing communities. With years of experience in the senior living industry, we take pride in delivering compassionate services that prioritize the well-being and dignity of each resident. Our commitment to quality care extends to our specialized memory care

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Assisted Living with Arts & Crafts Activities for Seniors

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The Gardens at Marysville | Senior women at easels outdoors

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse This beautiful quote by Henri Matisse encapsulates the essence of our new art program at The Gardens at Marysville, a premier senior living community near Mukilteo, Washington. Matisse wrote these words following a procedure that left him unable to create art

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Pegasus Senior Living’s Partnership with Dementia Live®/Age-u-cate

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and her caregiver

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 experiences start to fade away, slipping from our grasp as we struggle to remember the simplest things? For many seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this is their reality every

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An Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia: Treatment, Care, and Diagnosis

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man using blocks shaped as puzzle pieces

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 what is it exactly, and how is it diagnosed? How can it be treated or prevented? Here we provide an overview of FTD, working to answer some of these questions

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Puyallup and Marysville Senior Communities Expand to Dementia Care Services

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The Gardens at Marysville | Outdoor Patio

Senior living communities, The Rivers at Puyallup and The Gardens at Marysville, both under Pegasus Senior Living management, welcome seniors and families who require dementia or Alzheimer’s care-related services. The memory care portion of each community is scheduled to open soon. The Rivers at Puyallup’s community images Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia

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Dementia and Traveling: How to do it and what to expect

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Pegasus Senior Living | Nice happy couple sitting together in the cafe

Dementia is a progressive disease that can be difficult to manage. However, recent studies have shown that traveling can benefit people with dementia positively. Get the facts with Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness of Pegasus Senior Living. Learn more about how traveling can improve the mental health and well-being of people

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregive

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 practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.

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A Doctor’s View of Dementia: Long-Term Care Options and News

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy seniors playing guitar together

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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Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy senior drinking coffee with family member

An Interview With Memory Care Expert, Dr. Sandra Petersen Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections Program for memory care used by Pegasus Senior Living communities throughout the country. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives for people with Alzheimer’s

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