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Resources for Senior Living in North Texas: The Legacy at South Plains

The Legacy at South Plains’s senior living blog is a valuable resource for older adults and family members in Texas. 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 providing informative content, making our blog an essential part of your Lubbock, TX senior resources toolkit.

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Common Health Concerns in Seniors

Aging is an inevitable part of life. As we get older, our bodies start to change, and we become more susceptible to certain health conditions. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t stay healthy and active well into your golden years.  By being aware of the most common health concerns in older adults, you can

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When Should You Move to Memory Care?

Memory care can be an excellent way to get support for a loved one with dementia. But it isn’t always the easiest to tell whether or not a loved one would benefit from memory care. How can you tell if they need professional support, and when should one move to memory care? If your loved

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How Pegasus Optimizes Dementia Care with Dr. Sandra Petersen

At the forefront of Pegasus Senior Living, Dr. Sandra Petersen, our Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness, leads our Connections program, a transformative and scientifically backed approach to care designed for seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Through the “Connect, Move, Learn” methodology that defines the Connections program, Dr. Petersen guides Pegasus on how

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How Can Long-Term Care Services Help My Elderly Parent?

It’s not easy to watch the people who once took care of us needing help themselves. But you’re not alone in this journey. Every person is unique, and every person has their own set of unique needs and circumstances. This makes it essential to know what type of care services are available for your parents

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Do People with Dementia Sleep a Lot?

Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life activities. It’s a progressive condition that affects memory, behavior, and thinking. A common behavioral symptom in people with dementia is sleep disturbances, which can lead to sleeping a lot. But it’s important to remember that

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman with caregiver at table full of vegetables

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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