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Connections: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Marysville, Washington

We've Navigated The Stages of Dementia, Too.

Finding memory care in Snohomish County doesn’t have to be daunting. Our community features the evidence-based Connections program. Our signature service is designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia live comfortably. We provide help for families, too.

Our memory care community provides a secure and stimulating environment. A committed and caring team offers a variety of activities designed to fit the unique needs of those living with cognitive decline.

We understand the time, effort, and emotional toll caregiving can take on a family. If your loved one’s care needs are beyond your abilities, our dementia care specialists may be able to help.

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Who provides dementia care in Marysville, WA?

The Gardens at Marysville provides round-the-clock dementia care. It’s one of the only evidenced-based memory care programs in Washington.

Our memory care team is specially trained to support residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our specialized community also includes a licensed nurse. We also provide medication monitoring and assistance with activities of daily living. Some memory care facilities may feel like institutions, but our community is designed to be comforting and secure.

Dr. Sandra Petersen’s Connections program sets our Alzheimer’s care in Marysville apart. Our memory loss team includes dementia care specialists and Connections Academy graduates who provide exercise for the brain and body. Personalized care and intentional programming make a difference.

Looking for memory care in Snohomish County? Visit The Gardens at Marysville.

Connect - Move - Learn

The Connect, Move, Learn sequence is how our memory care community promotes neuroplasticity. The brain can continue producing healthy brain cells despite memory loss. Discover how staying engaged socially, physically, and mentally helps residents find their daily purpose.

Pegasus Senior Living | Connect Move Learn data-based memory care video

Quality, Personalized
Memory Care

The Gardens at Marysville | Connections Program

The right community and programming can significantly improve your loved one’s quality of life.

Memory care is a program specifically designed for seniors with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s.

At The Gardens at Marysville, families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one’s life is being celebrated. Our memory care community offers engaging activities, a caring and competent team, and research-backed programming designed to help seniors live a life they love despite their diagnosis.

The Connections program will support your loved one by:
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Engaging the Emotions

The connection between the mind and body is well-established in scientific research, and the Connections program encourages physical activity to maximize the quality of life. Under careful supervision, residents of The Gardens at Marysville can participate in boxing, walking clubs, and other fitness programs to help them achieve an active body and mind.

Connections can help your loved one stay engaged with:

Encouraging Movement

The connection between the mind and body is well-established in scientific research, and the Connections program encourages physical activity to maximize quality of life. Under careful supervision, residents at The Gardens at Marysville can participate in boxing, walking clubs, and other fitness programs to help them achieve an active body and mind.

The Gardens at Marysville | Senior couple dancing
The Gardens at Marysville | Seniors playing chess

Challenging the Brain

Our team is constantly finding ways for residents to engage with new information.

Activities designed for brain stimulation include:

We also provide a variety of brain-healthy foods for the residents.

Supporting Socialization

Research shows that socialization with others is critical to the maintenance of mental health and cognition. The process of regular interaction with others can help seniors achieve a better sense of belonging and provide a sense of structure. We provide a variety of group activities that allow residents to foster relationships and connect to others.
The Gardens at Marysville | Seniors smiling
Pegasus Senior Living | Dr. Petersen SingFit Video

Research-Backed Music Therapy for Dementia

Dr. Petersen is the memory care expert who inspires our program. We also partner with evidence-based programs like SingFit. This activity helps promote brain plasticity. We offer music therapy to ignite memories, encourage movement, and unite residents.

Inspired by Experience

Medical Director Dr. Sandra Petersen’s background in the memory care field goes back over 30 years, but it was her own experience that inspired the novel approach of the Connections program.

Over a decade ago, a stroke left her unable to use the left side of her body and connect with language skills; she even had trouble completing a sentence.

“The whole experience gave me not only sympathy, but empathy for those that struggle with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Petersen. 

With the help of a brain health specialist, she worked her way back through a variety of techniques designed to rebuild neural pathways, including learning Spanish and ballroom dancing.

Watch to Learn More about Dr. Petersen's Story

Pegasus Senior Living | Dr. Sandra Petersen

“I wondered whether the same principles that helped me, like connecting through emotion, moving, and learning new information, could work to stimulate the brain of someone with cognitive impairment.”

Dr. Petersen

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Connections Explained: A Comforting Home

Moving to assisted living or memory care can be difficult for older adults. Our program is working to remove the fear of the unknown and welcome residents home to independence. Senior care has been a personal and professional mission for Dr. Sandra Petersen for over three decades. Her practice focuses on neuroscience and the transformative power of rewiring the brain despite Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Pegasus Senior Living | Dr. Petersen - Connections program explained

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about memory care in Marysville?

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that apply to your loved one.

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Learn about all of the quality features your new lifestyle may include.

What are the stages of dementia? Explore our blog to learn more about memory loss.

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