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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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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Discover Over 30 Communities With Assisted Living That Allow Dogs and Cats Realizing a sense of purpose and a source of unconditional love are two qualities that seniors find in their pets. According to petsandseniors.com, 82 percent of people say they would not give up their pet to move into a senior care community. The
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The old bit about sweeping things under the rug or piling everything in a closet before company shows up is a classic comedy. However, when life imitates art, the piles of stuff and dust eventually need a place to go. Spring is a time to renew and refresh. Traditions like Persian new year and Passover
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How Senior Living Can Help You Enjoy Your Retirement Years You’ve been looking forward to retirement for years, and for good reason. This is a great time in your life. A time when you can be free of many burdens and responsibilities, a time when you can focus more on what brings your life meaning
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Discover the senior living costs associated with paying for assisted living. Getting into college, buying a home, and understanding how to pay taxes are all complex tasks to accomplish alone. Setting yourself up for life after retirement should be easy. However, it’s hard to juggle budgets when the pricing structure of senior living is not
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What is downsizing for seniors? Preparing for your future. Everyone can benefit from a bit of downsizing. Over the years we accumulate so many useful things as well as clutter. Letting go of things we’ve acquired seems like an especially daunting process for seniors, but it can be very simple, therapeutic, and rewarding. A big
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Our Guide to Using FaceTime and Zoom for Seniors and Families We would like to help you use video calling software to connect with your family members and friends while in-person visits are restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why should I hold virtual video calls with my family members or friends? Repeated lockdowns and extensive
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How Much Help, Guidance, and Support Our Memory Care Program Offers Residents of Pegasus senior living communities offering memory care have exciting one-of-a-kind experiences that transform the perception of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Why should I choose a memory care community that keeps its residents active and engaged? Regardless of an individual’s diagnosis, he or she
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Making Timely Decisions about Residential Care How can assisted living communities provide better opportunities for my mom and dad? Many seniors enjoy a better quality of life when they move to assisted living residences, as well as senior living communities in general. Our passionate care team, exciting activities, and luxurious amenities may help your loved
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