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Arizona Memory Care Facilities: Managing Dementia Behaviors

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Living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia can be a challenging and emotional experience for families. Dementia is a progressive disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, leading to personality changes, confusion, and agitation. With over 257,000 Arizonans caring for a friend or family member with dementia, it’s essential […]

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An Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia: Treatment, Care, and Diagnosis

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Recently, news broke that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which has brought this rare form of dementia into the spotlight. But what is it exactly, and how is it diagnosed? How can it be treated or prevented? Here we provide an overview of FTD, working to answer some of these questions

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Debunking Myths About Memory Loss: Dementia Care in Tucson, AZ

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Dementia is a term used to describe a decline in cognitive function. Its effects include memory loss, reasoning, and the ability to carry out daily activities. While it’s a common condition among older adults, many mysteries exist. Follow this guide to debunk some of the most common myths about Alzheimer’s and dementia.* Keep reading to

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

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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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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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Dementia and Traveling: How to do it and what to expect

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Dementia is a progressive disease that can be difficult to manage. However, recent studies have shown that traveling can benefit people with dementia positively. Get the facts with Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness of Pegasus Senior Living. Learn more about how traveling can improve the mental health and well-being of people

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The Warning Signs of Dementia: Personality Changes

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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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Providing a Dementia Care Resource for Tucson Families

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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon will now serve even more families with its expansion into memory care services. Our community now offers both assisted living and memory care services. Families with loved ones who live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia now have an expert resource in the Tucson area. The Connections Program Individuals

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How To Help Your Loved One With Dementia

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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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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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