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Memory Care

How Immersive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training Improves the Resident Experience

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and caregiver eating breakfast together

Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia requires a unique set of skills, knowledge, and compassion. As the number of seniors living with dementia continues to rise, it becomes crucial for caregivers in memory care communities to receive specialized training. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of specialized dementia […]

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Enhancing Dementia Care Through Experiential Learning

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Pegasus Senior Living | Learning about dementia - senior woman with caregiver outside together

At Pegasus Senior Living, we enhance the lives of seniors by offering personalized care, engaging activities, and nurturing communities. With years of experience in the senior living industry, we take pride in delivering compassionate services that prioritize the well-being and dignity of each resident. Our commitment to quality care extends to our specialized memory care

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A Season of Gratitude: The Thanks of Pegasus Senior Living

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Grateful Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities The holidays are a time to come together and reflect on all we are grateful for. This year, the team and residents of Pegasus Senior Living Communities wanted to share their thanks. Our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities strive to celebrate and enhance all lives

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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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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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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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How To Talk to a Parent with Dementia—Or Any of Your Loved Ones with Neurocognitive Disorders

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Pegasus Senior Living | Careggiving providing support to happy senior

Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for their memory care communities, focusing on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find

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Three Reasons Why Companion Living Benefits Alzheimer’s Care

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy senior couple drinking coffee

When a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll need to find round-the-clock care for them eventually. Companion suites in memory care communities offer a cost-effective solution with the added benefit of forming valuable new friendships. The Connections Program for Memory Care in Pegasus Senior Living communities across the country provides

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How Do You Know When a Person With Dementia Should Stop Living Alone?

Dementia, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living /
Pegasus Senior Living | Senior and caregiver looking through photo album

The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very

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How Can We Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Associates at Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join Pegasus Senior Living at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pegasus Senior Living designs communities across the country that give people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia the opportunity to live an engaged, fulfilling and dignified life. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leader in raising awareness and funding research toward finding a cure.

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