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Flipping the Traditional Model of Living in Memory Care

Activities, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Dementia, Finances, Financial Resources, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living /
Pegasus Senior Living | Team members at a training

Welcome to the Connections Memory Care Program Considering memory care living arrangements for a loved one is a decision filled with emotions. It’s a journey that requires empathy, understanding, and knowledge. At Pegasus Senior Living, we’re changing the traditional nursing home and memory care unit models. Our evidence-based Connections memory care program brings an engaging […]

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Mastering Dementia Education with Dementia Live® Training

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man with caregiver - dementia education

As the elderly population grows, so does the need for trained caregivers to meet their specific needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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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.

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A Doctor’s View: What Are Gig Harbor Retirement Homes?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors playing a game

A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to

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

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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

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Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives?

Alzheimer's, Dementia /
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

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