Dr. Sandra Petersen is the Senior Health and Wellness Consultant for Pegasus Senior Living. She designed the Connections Program for their memory care communities, focusing on neuroplasticity techniques to slow the memory loss process of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By having engaging activities guided by trained dementia specialists, residents of the program find […]
The decision to move a loved one with dementia, especially a parent, to a secure memory care environment is complex and rarely clear-cut. Most families faced with this situation struggle with the decision as dementia changes may be insidious and are hard to detect in the early stages. Each individual’s journey with dementia is very
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As families began gathering for Thanksgiving a couple of weeks ago, Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern, began popping up across the United States. COVID Booster shots for seniors are now widely available, and we encourage residents of senior living communities like ours to get theirs to protect themselves from the new strain of
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The Perfect Recipes for Your Holiday Meals The holidays are great for putting on your best apron and making a mess out of the kitchen. It’s also the perfect time to pause diets and break out the tried-and-true recipes that have been passed down for generations. At Pegasus Senior Living communities, some of our home
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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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Seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer’s are facing all sorts of challenges, and so are their caregivers. It can be overwhelming to know where to turn for resources when you struggle to provide the care your loved one needs. You likely worry about his or her health, security, and mental decline. We know that seniors
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Tiffany Cox is the Life Enrichment Director at Dunwoody Place, a Pegasus Senior Living community in Atlanta, GA. As of June 1, 2021, she is one of the 294.93 million Americans to be fully vaccinated and take a stand against the COVID-19 global pandemic. It is great news for a return to normalcy, but more
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Our Partnership With Genesis Rehab Services Increases Access to Quality Treatment Recently, Pegasus Senior Living made it easier for our residents to access a full continuum of care options by partnering with Genesis Rehab Services (GRS). GRS is located on-site at Pegasus communities across the country, meaning residents won’t have to worry about the hassle
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A complete guide on protocols outlined by the CDC for reinstating visitation in senior living communities It’s been over a year since we’ve gotten to embrace our loved ones and it may still be some time before we’re back to complete normalcy, but we’re excited to announce Pegasus Senior Living will be open for visitors
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Pegasus Communities Look Forward To a Springtime Full of Joy “Happiness is Contagious.” After a year filled with strife and adversity, Pegasus Senior Living is thrilled to make that our motto for the rest of 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in many ways, but coming out of it will give
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