Hello, I’m Dr. Sandra Petersen. I’m the Senior VP of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching the lives of seniors led me to design the Connections memory care program. Today, this life-changing program is available in 28 Pegasus communities nationwide. Our population is aging rapidly. Every single day, 10,000 Americans […]
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The senior population is expanding. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of the world’s population over 60 is expected to double from 12 percent to 22 percent by 2050. We can also expect that 1 in 6 people worldwide will be aged 60 years or over by 2030. That means people are
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Is senior loneliness a big problem? “I’m so tired of being alone, I’m so tired of on my own,” goes the old soul song. Tired and alone are not just good lyrics; they are two phenomena that go hand in hand. People experiencing loneliness can develop higher levels of the hormone known as cortisol. Over
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The history of leisurely activities in America is fascinating. An article in The Atlantic mentions how the evolution of hobbies mainly centered around times in the past when people were out of work or needed distractions from current events. The second-largest growth in hobbies comes from retirement. When seniors give up working, their idle time
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The Havens at Antelope Valley offers long-term assisted living and memory care services to seniors and their families in Lancaster, CA. Unlike traditional nursing homes, our care involves various ways to entertain, enlighten, and engage residents. New memory care residents especially enjoy getting playful, dancing, and listening to music in our activity program. Melodies and
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Pegasus Senior Living was proud to announce Dr. Sandra Petersen as our Senior VP of Health and Wellness at the beginning of 2022. Beyond constructing the Connections Program for memory care, Dr. Petersen regularly contributes her Alzheimer’s and dementia care knowledge to national news sources. Find out about the history of the Connections Program and
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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
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Finding expert care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can be a struggle. Relief, comfort, and expertise are essential, and searching for memory care can be a daunting task without knowing where to turn. The Village at Rancho Solano has recently added memory care to its repertoire of senior living
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Families go through so much when discovering a loved one is living with a type of dementia. In between experiencing the stages of grief, family members also have to decide the best route for care. Many individuals who begin acting as caretakers of a parent or spouse can quickly experience burnout. Avoid this common problem
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Colorado dementia care communities like The Courtyards at Mountain View provide an environment where seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia can feel seen and heard. Recalling the past gives residents a boost of confidence and promotes socialization within group settings or even one-on-one conversations. Opportunities like this can mean a lot to a senior with
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