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Gig Harbor Court’s Inspiring Art Program for Assisted Living Near DuPont, WA

Activities, Assisted Living, Health, Senior Living / June 14, 2023

Gig Harbor Court | Senior woman painting ceramics

Henri Matisse once said, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” This sentiment resonates with us at Gig Harbor Court, an esteemed assisted living community. Through our data-based approach to aging, we strive to help seniors see the beauty in life through a harmonious blend of art, nature, and creative expression. […]

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The Top 4 Healthy Aging Habits for Seniors

Health, Lifestyle, Senior Living / September 13, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Group Of Seniors Using Resistance Bands In Fitness Class

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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COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates

Health, Senior Living / September 12, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors showing they got a booster shot

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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How Seniors Can Manage the Flu Season: 2022

Health, Senior Living / August 4, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Mug of tea next to a card that reads flu season

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

Alzheimer's, Connections Program, Health, Memory Care / April 7, 2022

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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At Pegasus Senior Living, Our Focus is Always on Residents and Families

Caregivers, Health, Senior Living / December 29, 2021

Pegasus Senior Living | Happy senior and caregiver doing a puzzle

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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How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia—Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders

Connections Program, Dementia, Health, Memory Care / December 22, 2021

Pegasus Senior Living | Careggiving providing support to happy senior

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

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How Do You Know When a Person With Dementia Should Stop Living Alone?

Dementia, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living / December 15, 2021

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior and caregiver looking through photo album

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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Will COVID-19 Booster Shots Protect Seniors From Omicron?

Health / December 10, 2021

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior couple smiling after getting a vaccine shot

As families began gathering for Thanksgiving a couple of weeks ago, Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern, began popping up across the United States. COVID Booster shots for seniors are now widely available, and we encourage residents of senior living communities like ours to get theirs to protect themselves from the new strain of

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Eating Is for Life: The Pegasus Senior Living Resident Recipes Holiday Cookbook

Food, Health, Holidays, Residents / December 7, 2021

Pegasus Senior Living | Group of happy seniors cooking for the holidays

The Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Meals The holidays are great for putting on your best apron and making a mess out of the kitchen. It’s also the perfect time to pause diets and break out the tried-and-true recipes that have been passed down for generations. At Pegasus Senior Living communities, some of our home

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Gig Harbor Court’s Inspiring Art Program for Assisted Living Near DuPont, WA

The Top 4 Healthy Aging Habits for Seniors

COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates

How Seniors Can Manage the Flu Season: 2022

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

At Pegasus Senior Living, Our Focus is Always on Residents and Families

How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia—Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders

How Do You Know When a Person With Dementia Should Stop Living Alone?

Will COVID-19 Booster Shots Protect Seniors From Omicron?

Eating Is for Life: The Pegasus Senior Living Resident Recipes Holiday Cookbook

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