Alzheimer's Archives

Understanding the Importance of Sensory Engagement for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's, Connections Program, Dementia, Memory Care / March 13, 2023

Ridgeland Place | Senior using smartphone and headphones in garden

Alzheimer’s disease is a challenging condition to manage, for you and your loved one. As the body ages, it changes in many ways and can affect how we experience the world around us. One way to help seniors with Alzheimer’s is through sensory engagement. Studies have found that stimulating the senses can help reduce agitation […]

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Memory Care Jackson, MS: Understanding Your Options in the Area

Alzheimer's, Connections Program, Dementia, Memory Care / February 22, 2023

Ridgeland Place | Father and adult son looking at old photos

When it comes to memory care, finding the right home for your loved one can be a difficult task. You want to make sure that they are getting the best care possible and that their needs will be met in a secure environment. But with so many options, it can be hard to know where

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How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes

Alzheimer's, Senior Living / August 15, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregiver while taking her medication

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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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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

Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregive

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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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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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Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives?

Alzheimer's, Dementia / February 9, 2022

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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