{"id":3938,"date":"2022-07-13T15:34:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T22:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/tucson-place-at-ventana-canyon\/?p=3938"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:57:58","slug":"dementia-care-near-me-tucson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/tucson-place-at-ventana-canyon\/blog\/2022\/07\/13\/dementia-care-near-me-tucson\/","title":{"rendered":"Providing a Dementia Care Resource for Tucson Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon will now serve even more families with its expansion into memory care services<\/a>. Our community now offers both assisted living and memory care services. Families with loved ones who live with Alzheimer\u2019s and other forms of dementia now have an expert resource in the Tucson area.<\/p>

The Connections Program<\/h2>

Individuals who require memory care thrive in a secure and consistent environment with specialized attention from associates. They also benefit from participating in active day-to-day schedules in a therapeutic environment.<\/p>

Pegasus Senior Living\u2019s signature programming Connections meets all of these needs with its data-based and evidence-based structure, all led by VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen.<\/p>

Over a decade ago, a stroke left Dr. Petersen unable to walk, speak, or process simple memory tasks. Through rehabilitation with brain health specialists, she discovered how neuroplasticity could aid in her recovery.<\/p>

Research and experienced-based care<\/h3>

Neuroplasticity<\/a> refers to the brain\u2019s ability to be dynamic and adapt to new stimuli and experiences. Knowing that the effects of Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia cause changes in the brain, Dr. Petersen\u2019s own experiences triggered an idea to combat that.<\/p>

\u201cIf it could work post-stroke,\u201d says Dr. Petersen, \u201cwhy couldn\u2019t the same idea of neuroplasticity work in memory care?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>

Dr. Petersen was able to make a recovery after only two years by challenging her brain and body to learn new things. Her language processing improved by learning a new language and she improved her motor skills by learning ballroom dancing. Stimulating parts of the brain with new experiences and information helped it to build new neural pathways and recover.<\/p>

The Connections program mimics how its founder overcame her challenges by engaging memory care residents with mentally stimulating activities and encouraging movement, bringing stability and fulfillment to everyday life.<\/p>

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Specially designed activities<\/h3>

Residents can experience activities that stimulate in just the right way and engage emotions like:<\/p>