{"id":3215,"date":"2021-04-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-landing-at-queensbury\/?p=3215"},"modified":"2026-01-05T04:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:22:01","slug":"control-over-life-senior-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-landing-at-queensbury\/blog\/2021\/04\/16\/control-over-life-senior-living\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Control Do I Have Over My Life in Senior Living?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The best part about retirement is the freedom, but after moving into senior living, how much freedom do you have? At Pegasus Senior Living<\/a> we offer services that help you lead a fulfilling independent life.<\/p>

You\u2019ve lived your whole life free to do as you please. You\u2019ve worked hard and earned your retirement and are blessed to be considering senior living as a next step. But you may wonder how much control you will have over your life as a resident.<\/p>

How is senior living any different from living at home?<\/strong><\/h2>

Life at senior living is designed so that you can remain living the life you want, for as long as you want. We take care of burdensome tasks and lend a helping hand when needed so you have the opportunity to contribute to our community.<\/p>

Senior living is about being a part of a community. All the things everyone brings is what makes a community great. We encourage you to contribute your culture, your hobbies and knowledge. This includes suggesting activities your community may not provide or educational programming you\u2019d like to see.<\/p><\/blockquote>

It\u2019s important to know your rights in senior living and one resource to fully understand and advocate for you is your local ombudsman program<\/a>. The leadership teams at Pegasus are always available to have open discussions regarding any questions of your living situation.<\/p>

What if I want to enjoy activities outside the community?<\/strong><\/h3>

Pre-COVID residents were more than welcome to come and go as they pleased. Shopping trips, lunch with friends, attending worship services were all normal activities residents could attend on their own or by using our provided transportation service. We all hope for a return to normalcy, but during this time we are being precautionary and follow recommendations from national and state guidelines.<\/p>

The only restrictions on unsupervised trips out of the community are generally placed on those in memory care. We maintain an environment that helps people experiencing Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia feel calm and confident. Taking them out of those conditions without the proper assistance could be detrimental to their health.<\/p>

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As a senior living resident, you will be encouraged to participate in whatever brings you joy. You have complete control over planning your day.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

What is a daily routine in senior living?<\/strong><\/h3>

Our communities<\/a> are made up of teams of directors who lead clubs, wellness exercises, educational programs and group activities. All working in tandem together, they make sure every day is different, engaging and fun. Calendars are available so you can highlight things that may interest you. Of course you can always suggest an activity or look into leading a class of your own.<\/p>

Example activities at our communities:<\/strong><\/p>
Special Activities at Pegasus<\/strong><\/td>Community<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Picnics at Lake Tahoe<\/td>The Chateau At Gardnerville<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Indoor Saltwater Pool<\/td>Ridgmar Place<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Summertime concerts at the beach and on the Erie Canal<\/td>Evergreen Place<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Pegasus Senior Living also retains a fantastic culinary team providing three meals and snacks throughout the day.<\/p>