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Ridgeland Place Among U.S. News’ Top Memory Care Facilities in Mississippi for 2023

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Ridgeland Place | Seniors celebrating Best of Memory Care Award

Pegasus Senior Living was just awarded the designation of Best Senior Living for 10 of its communities from the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24 survey! What makes Ridgeland Place different from other memory care facilities in Mississippi? Our Pegasus community, Ridgeland Place, won U.S. News’ Best Memory Care award for the second time. At […]

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Alzheimer’s and Social Interaction: Benefiting Memory Care Residents

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Ridgeland Place | Memory care in Ridgeland

Our brains and bodies require additional care as we age, especially for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bearing witness to your loved one struggling with memory loss can be emotionally taxing. However, life doesn’t have to be a struggle entirely. At Ridgeland Place, we understand that caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s requires specialized support, so we

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

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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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How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes

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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

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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

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

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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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New Year, New You,

Massive Savings!

Move in by January 31 with options!

  • Buy down your monthly rate
  • Receive $1,000 off your first three months’ rent
  • Receive a $1,500 pack-and-move benefit

Move in by January 20 and receive an additional $500 off!*

Start fresh with exciting discount opportunities. Fill out the form below and discover how much you can save by moving to our community by January 31!

*Pack and move paid in the form of a rent credit. Rent discount does not include additional care costs. Promotion expires January 31, 2025. Contact us for full details.

Holiday Cheer:

Our Gift to You

Move in by December 31 and choose one of the following benefits:
$1,000 off the first three months' rent,
or save more with a
one-time community fee.*

We are available over the holidays for tours!
Fill out the form to unwrap our limited-time
holiday discounts!

*Free rent applies to base cost only. Care services may be additional charges.

We’re open over
Thanksgiving weekend.

Arrange a tour to get stuffed on savings!

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