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Dementia Communication Techniques and Innovative Therapies

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Caring for seniors with dementia requires more than just basic supervision. It involves developing effective communication techniques that foster understanding, connection, and support. The Connections memory care program is a signature service offered by Pegasus Senior Living communities. It relies on neuroplasticity data developed by Dr. Sandra Petersen. Our dementia care utilizes: The Connect, Move, […]

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Mastering Dementia Education with Dementia Live® Training

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man with caregiver - dementia education

As the elderly population grows, so does the need for trained caregivers to meet their specific needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an

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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: What Are Retirement Homes in Lubbock, TX?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors playing a game

A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to

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Dr. Sandra Petersen Shares the Signs of Alzheimer’s in Lubbock, TX

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman getting a hug from her caregiver

The Legacy at South Plains sat down with a memory care expert, Pegasus’ Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen, to understand more about Alzheimer’s. Her insights are invaluable if you need information to help your loved one. Before you begin your search for Alzheimer’s care in Lubbock, we invite you to read

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Will At-Home Screening Tools Better Predict the Chances of Dementia?

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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, which is used at The Legacy at South Plains in Lubbock, TX. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives for

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