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Resources for Senior Living in Richmond, TX: The Legacy at Long Meadow

The Legacy at Long Meadow’s blog is a valuable senior living resource. Our articles cover a wide range of retirement, assisted living, and memory care topics, offering insights and advice tailored to the unique needs of seniors and their families. We are committed to being an essential part of your Richmond, TX senior resources toolkit. 

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What’s the Difference Between Memory Care & Respite Care?

Understanding senior care options can be difficult sometimes. After all, it seems like there are almost endless options, all with their own title. It can get tricky with all the services out there. When you have a senior loved one who needs care, there are often 2 common options: memory care and respite care. Memory

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How to Talk To Elderly Parents About Accepting Help

As our parents age, it’s natural they may need extra help getting through their day-to-day lives. However, talking about this need for help can be a sensitive topic. Many older adults don’t want to be seen as a burden to their children and avoid accepting assistance. As an adult child, it can be challenging to

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Sugar and Dementia: Separating Fact from Fiction

Dr. Sandra Petersen is the founder of our Connections memory care program. She is here today to help dispel some myths surrounding what researchers know about sweet treats and dementia. Do you try to avoid sugar or limit it in the diet of a loved one? As a doctor, I try to avoid granulated sugar,

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Pegasus Senior Living’s Commitment to Senior Health Care

Prioritizing the Newest Guidelines for Seniors and COVID-19 The health and well-being of our residents are paramount at Pegasus Senior Living. It’s a commitment that we take to heart daily. It’s especially at the forefront of our minds with flu season beginning and the threat of new COVID-19 variants. According to a recent article, the

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A Complete Guide to Memory Care

If you have a loved one in your life experiencing some form of memory impairment, you’ve likely heard of memory care. These communities can be an excellent way for your loved one to get the care they need and can bring peace of mind to you and your family. But they can also seem much

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How to Increase Metabolism After 60

Aging brings about many changes in the body, one of which is a decrease in metabolism. After reaching 60, many seniors complain that they’re gaining weight despite consuming the same amount of food they always have. This happens because their metabolism has slowed down. Nevertheless, this doesn’t have to be a cause for concern since

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