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Preventing Wandering in Individuals with Alzheimer’s: A Guide for Family Caretakers

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care, Senior Living / May 24, 2023

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How Alzheimer’s Care in Austin Helps Seniors With Dementia When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for both the individual and their family. Alzheimer’s affects memory, behavior, and cognitive abilities, causing confusion and disorientation in individuals. As the most common form of dementia, it […]

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Pegasus Senior Living’s Partnership with Dementia Live®/Age-u-cate

Connections Program, Dementia, Health, Senior Living / April 24, 2023

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and her caregiver

A Revolutionary Approach to Memory Care for Dementia As individuals, we all have unique experiences that shape our lives. But what if, one day, those experiences start to fade away, slipping from our grasp as we struggle to remember the simplest things? For many seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this is their reality every

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An Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia: Treatment, Care, and Diagnosis

Connections Program, Dementia, Health / March 28, 2023

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man using blocks shaped as puzzle pieces

Recently, news broke that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which has brought this rare form of dementia into the spotlight. But what is it exactly, and how is it diagnosed? How can it be treated or prevented? Here we provide an overview of FTD, working to answer some of these questions

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Memory Care in Austin & Explaining Dementia to a Child

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care / March 17, 2023

Parmer Woods | Senior woman looking at photo album with child

As grandparents or other family members grow older, their memories can fade. While this is a natural part of aging, it can become more pronounced for those who develop dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities. If you or a loved one has

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Dementia and Traveling: How to do it and what to expect

Dementia, Travel / September 19, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Nice happy couple sitting together in the cafe

Dementia is a progressive disease that can be difficult to manage. However, recent studies have shown that traveling can benefit people with dementia positively. Get the facts with Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness of Pegasus Senior Living. Learn more about how traveling can improve the mental health and well-being of people

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I Have A Parent With Dementia. How Can I Help Them?

Dementia, Families / August 24, 2022

Parmer Woods at North Austin | Senior in wheelchair laughing with her daughter and granddaughter

You are not alone if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Over six million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. The symptoms of dementia like memory loss and behavior changes will eventually interrupt daily life. You may have noticed personality changes

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Senior Living / August 8, 2022

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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How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Health / June 16, 2022

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

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

Alzheimer's, Dementia / June 8, 2022

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

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

Activities, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Dementia, Memory Care, Moving, Retirement, Senior Living / April 22, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors playing a game

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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