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Flipping the Traditional Model of Living in Memory Care

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Welcome to the Connections Memory Care Program Considering memory care living arrangements for a loved one is a decision filled with emotions. It’s a journey that requires empathy, understanding, and knowledge. At Pegasus Senior Living, we’re changing the traditional nursing home and memory care unit models. Our evidence-based Connections memory care program brings an engaging […]

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

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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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Is Memory Care Worth the Cost Near Puyallup, WA? What Washington Families Need to Know

Cost of Memory Care Near Puyallup | The Rivers at Puyallup

More than 120,000 seniors in Washington State are currently living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That number is projected to grow by 16.7% by 2025, placing increasing pressure on families who are already navigating one of the hardest decisions they may ever face. If you are researching the cost of memory care near

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

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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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COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates

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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 and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for individuals 12 years of age and older. The updated boosters target both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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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How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

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In honor of Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen shares some important insights to increase awareness and help us understand how best to help those living with dementia. What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is an “umbrella term” that encompasses Alzheimer’s disease

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