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Alzheimer’s and Social Interaction: Benefiting Memory Care Residents

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care /
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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Pegasus Senior Living’s Partnership with Dementia Live®/Age-u-cate

Connections Program, Dementia, Health, Senior Living /
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 /
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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Understanding the Importance of Sensory Engagement for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's, Connections Program, Dementia, Memory Care /
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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Dementia and Traveling: How to do it and what to expect

Dementia, Travel /
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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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Senior Living /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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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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.

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