What comes to mind when you think of the word facility? You probably envision a cold, sterile, hospital-like environment — not the ideal place for aging gracefully. Luckily, long-term care services for seniors with dementia don’t need to be this way, and the right caregivers can view them as so much more than their diagnoses. …
Grateful Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities The holidays are a time to come together and reflect on all we are grateful for. This year, the team and residents of Pegasus Senior Living Communities wanted to share their thanks. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities strive to celebrate and enhance all lives …
A Season of Gratitude: The Thanks of Pegasus Senior Living Read More »
It can be difficult to know when it’s time to transition a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia from assisted living to memory care. You may feel like you’re making a decision that you don’t want to make or that you’re not doing enough. Should they stay in assisted living or transition to memory care? …
We sat down with memory care expert, Pegasus Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen, to understand more about the signs of Alzheimer’s. If you’re looking for answers for your loved one, it’s important to be informed. Before beginning your search for “memory care near me,” get the answers to some common questions …
Dr. Sandra Petersen Shares the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Read More »
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 on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find …