Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Alzheimer’s

Memory Care in My Area with an Art Program

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley | Memory care art room

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse This beautiful quote by Henri Matisse encapsulates the essence of our new art program at Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, a premier California memory care community. Our Connections memory care program, designed by Dr. Sandra Petersen, is based on the concept […]

Memory Care in My Area with an Art Program Read More »

How To Help Someone With Dementia Make Decisions

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley | Caregiver talking to a senior woman during home vist

Valuable Tips From Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Memory Care Helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia make decisions can be complex and often challenging. It is important to let people make their own decisions and feel independent, even if that means making an occasional mistake. As caregivers, we can support and empower them

How To Help Someone With Dementia Make Decisions Read More »

How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregiver while taking her medication

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.

How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes Read More »

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.

The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes Read More »

How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior couple sitting at table together

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

How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia Read More »

Go Purple in June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man holding a guitar and high-fiving his caregiver

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month. It also includes the day of the year with the most light. The Longest Day is when we can illuminate the darkness surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of

Go Purple in June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Read More »

A Doctor’s View: What is A Retirement Home?

Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors playing a game

Hi, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior VP of Health and Wellness for Pegasus Senior Living. One of my most significant accomplishments is designing the Connections Memory Care Program for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It’s available in 28 Pegasus communities around the country. Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn

A Doctor’s View: What is A Retirement Home? Read More »

Dr. Sandra Petersen Shares the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

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

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 »

Understanding Alzheimer’s and the Goals of Treatment

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley | Happy seniors reading together

If your family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, finding the right care can seem overwhelming. Understanding the goals of Alzheimer’s treatment is easier when you are more informed about the signs and symptoms. Pegasus Senior Living VP of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sandra Petersen shares her expertise. What causes Alzheimer’s disease? There are

Understanding Alzheimer’s and the Goals of Treatment Read More »

Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives?

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 used by Pegasus Senior Living communities throughout the country. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives for people with Alzheimer’s

Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives? Read More »

Spring is in

Full Bloom,

and so are the opportunities for renewal at

Whispering Winds of Apple Valley!

Fill out the form below to schedule your visit!

*Some restrictions may apply. See community for details.

This website uses cookies as outlined by our Privacy Policy. Learn more