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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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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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How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

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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

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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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Managing Alzheimer’s: Kansas City Resources

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If your loved one has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you may feel overwhelmed as you search for resources. Fortunately, help is nearby, and research is ongoing. The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center is one of only 31 research centers dedicated to discovering a cure for the most common form of dementia. Older adults

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Answering Questions From Dementia Care In Overland Park, KS

Dementia, Memory Care /
Pegasus Landing of Overland Park | Senior woman smiling reading a book with her daughter

How Can You Make A Person With Dementia Feel Valued? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans over 65 live with Alzheimer’s. At least 11 million family members provide care to their loved ones experiencing the most common form of dementia. Family caretakers undergo an incredible amount of stress attempting to manage

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A Doctor’s View: What Are Retirement Homes in Overland Park, KS?

Activities, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Dementia, Memory Care, Moving, Retirement, Senior Living /
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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A Doctor’s View: What is A Retirement Home?

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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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How to Live Longer with Senior Living in Overland Park, KS

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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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A Doctor’s View of Dementia: Long-Term Care Options and News

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy seniors playing guitar together

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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Will the SAGE Test for Dementia Save Lives in Overland Park?

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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, which is used at Pegasus Landing of Overland Park in Overland Park, KS. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives

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