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In-Home Care for Dementia and Long-Term Memory Care Communities: What is the Best Fit?

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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon | Senior man playing chess with caregiver

When a loved one begins to experience symptoms of dementia, it can be difficult and overwhelming to know how to best care for them. You may wonder whether it’s better to provide in-home dementia care for your loved one or place them in a long-term care community specializing in memory care. Let’s explore the pros […]

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Comparing Alzheimer’s Services to Help You Find Quality Care

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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon | Caregiver helping senior couple with writing activity

When it comes to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, there are many services available. It can be overwhelming to learn the differences between them and figure out which one is right for your family. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at Alzheimer’s day care and other Alzheimer’s services, such as

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How Medication Influences Alzheimer’s Personality Changes

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregiver while taking her medication

Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections program for memory care. She holds qualifying certificates in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman talking with her caregive

Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections program for memory care. She holds qualifying certificates in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.

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How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

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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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Go Purple in June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior man holding a guitar and high-fiving his caregiver

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading advocate for the 6.5 million Americans living with the most common form of dementia. June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month. It also includes the day of the year with the most light. The Longest Day is when we can illuminate the darkness surrounding Alzheimer’s and other forms of

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A Doctor’s View: What is A Retirement Home?

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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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Will At-home Screening Tools for Dementia Save Lives?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Happy senior drinking coffee with family member

An Interview With Memory Care Expert, Dr. Sandra Petersen Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections Program for memory care used by Pegasus Senior Living communities throughout the country. Her idea of using neuroplasticity treatments, like the ones that helped her recover from a stroke over a decade ago, is improving lives for people with Alzheimer’s

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Is It Time for My Loved One to Receive Memory Care?

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Pegasus Senior Living | Senior woman and her daughter looking though photo album

If you’re searching for more information about memory care, you’re not alone. Dementia, a syndrome in which there is deterioration in cognitive functioning beyond the usual aging process, affects more than 55 million people worldwide. If you’re looking for answers, you may have noticed some of the following signs: Agitation Changes in mood, behavior, or

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