February is more than just the month of love – it’s a time dedicated to the heart in the most literal sense. Heart Month stands as a vital reminder of the importance of cardiovascular health. Heart health for seniors is vital for reducing the risk of: Heart disease High cholesterol Stroke High blood pressure Heart […]
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Prioritizing the Newest Guidelines for Seniors and COVID-19 The health and well-being of our residents are paramount at Pegasus Senior Living. It’s a commitment that we take to heart daily. It’s especially at the forefront of our minds with flu season beginning and the threat of new COVID-19 variants. According to a recent article, the
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Finally, the scorching hot months of summer are coming to an end as we head into fall. While most may be focusing their attention on candy apples and pumpkins, we should also be turning our focus to the monumental month that is September and what it stands for. September is Healthy Aging Month, which seniors
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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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Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from it. The risk of serious illness is even greater with the addition of COVID-19 and highly transmissible variants like Omicron. The
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Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from it. The risk of serious illness is even greater with the addition of COVID-19 and highly transmissible variants like Omicron. The
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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
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At Pegasus Senior Living, we recognize the importance of great leadership and caregiving that is resident-driven. It’s our mission to celebrate and enhance all lives with kindness and integrity, and it is our goal to create exceptional experiences every day. From assisted living, independent living, and memory care, we’d like to share what some of
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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
The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very
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