As the elderly population grows, so does the need for trained caregivers to meet their specific needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an […]
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Discover Northern Texas Assisted Living That Allows Dogs and Cats Realizing a sense of purpose and a source of unconditional love are two qualities that seniors find in their pets. According to petsandseniors.com, 82 percent of people say they would not give up their pet to move into a senior care community. The opportunity to
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The old bit about sweeping things under the rug or piling everything in a closet before company shows up is a classic comedy. However, when life imitates art, the piles of stuff and dust eventually need a place to go. Spring is a time to renew and refresh. Traditions like Persian new year and Passover
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How Senior Living Can Help You Enjoy Your Retirement Years You’ve been looking forward to retirement for years, and for good reason. This is a great time in your life. A time when you can be free of many burdens and responsibilities, a time when you can focus more on what brings your life meaning
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A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to
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Falls constitute a significant risk to older adults. According to research, nearly 50 percent of adults over 65 who break a hip have a survival rate of fewer than six months after the fracture. Of those who survive, less than one-third recover to their previous ability. A hip fracture is a snowball of problems for
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Discover the senior living costs associated with paying for assisted living. Getting into college, buying a home, and understanding how to pay taxes are all complex tasks to accomplish alone. Setting yourself up for life after retirement should be easy. However, it’s hard to juggle budgets when the pricing structure of senior living is not
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What’s in your junk drawer? We all have one, but when was the last time you needed something in there? Everyone can benefit from downsizing. Over the years, we accumulate things and clutter. Letting go of what we’ve acquired may seem like a daunting process, but it can be simple, therapeutic, and rewarding. A big
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Our Guide to Using FaceTime and Zoom for Seniors and Families We would like to help you use video calling software to connect with your family members and friends while in-person visits are restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why should I hold virtual video calls with my family members or friends? Repeated lockdowns and extensive
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How Much Help, Guidance, and Support Our Memory Care Program Offers Residents of Pegasus senior living communities offering memory care have exciting one-of-a-kind experiences that transform the perception of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Why should I choose a memory care community that keeps its residents active and engaged? Regardless of an individual’s diagnosis, he or she
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