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Flipping the Traditional Model of Living in Memory Care

Activities, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Dementia, Finances, Financial Resources, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living / July 13, 2023

Pegasus Senior Living | Team members at a training

Welcome to the Connections Memory Care Program Considering memory care living arrangements for a loved one is a decision filled with emotions. It’s a journey that requires empathy, understanding, and knowledge. At Pegasus Senior Living, we’re changing the traditional nursing home and memory care unit models. Our evidence-based Connections memory care program brings an engaging […]

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Why is Alzheimer’s a Growing Problem in Mississippi?

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Health, Memory Care, News, Senior Living / June 30, 2023

Ridgeland Place | Group of seniors playing a game

Highlighting the Need for Memory Care in Mississippi Alzheimer’s is a growing problem in Mississippi, and the numbers are alarming. The Magnolia State has a disproportionate mortality rate due to Alzheimer’s. It also has a high stroke rate, which is a cause of certain types of dementia. In Mississippi, there are nearly 60,000 individuals living

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Revitalize Your Loved One’s Future By Exploring Mississippi Senior Care Options

Alzheimer's, Apartments, Connections Program, Dementia, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living / June 1, 2023

Ridgeland Place | Mississippi senior care - senior woman talking to her caregiver and looking at paperwok

Mississippi is home to a range of exceptional senior care communities, services, and resources that can benefit your family if you make informed decisions. In this short guide, our team from Ridgeland Place will delve into the various senior care options across Mississippi, empowering you with the knowledge and insights to make informed decisions that

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Pegasus Senior Living’s Partnership with Dementia Live®/Age-u-cate

Connections Program, Dementia, Health, Senior Living / April 24, 2023

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 / March 28, 2023

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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The Top 4 Healthy Aging Habits for Seniors

Health, Lifestyle, Senior Living / September 13, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Group Of Seniors Using Resistance Bands In Fitness Class

Finally, the scorching hot months of summer are coming to an end as we head into fall. While most may be focusing their attention on candy apples and pumpkins, we should also be turning our focus to the monumental month that is September and what it stands for. September is Healthy Aging Month, which seniors

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COVID-19 Booster for Omicron BA.4/BA.5: FDA Authorizes Updates

Health, Senior Living / September 12, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors showing they got a booster shot

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for updated boosters for new variants of COVID-19. These formulas of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for individuals 12 years of age and older. The updated boosters target both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

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How Seniors Can Manage the Flu Season: 2022

Health, Senior Living / August 4, 2022

Pegasus Senior Living | Mug of tea next to a card that reads flu season

Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from it. The risk of serious illness is even greater with the addition of COVID-19 and highly transmissible variants like Omicron. The

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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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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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