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What Does Respite Care Mean?

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when you're managing their needs around the clock. The challenges of memory loss affect not just your loved one, but your entire family as you navigate behavioral changes, safety concerns, and the emotional weight of watching cognitive decline progress.  Fortunately, you do…
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How Family Visits Can Be More Engaging: Activities to Do Together in Memory Care

When a loved one moves into a memory care community, family visits become essential for providing comfort and maintaining emotional bonds. To make these visits more engaging, focus on simple activities that bring joy and stimulate memories, like looking through photo albums, listening to favorite music, or doing small crafts together. These shared moments not…
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Safe Spaces for Seniors with Memory Challenges

When a loved one starts facing memory challenges, everyday activities can quickly turn into safety concerns, and familiar spaces may feel less secure. With thoughtful planning and compassionate care, you can create a safe and supportive environment that nurtures both independence and well-being. Start by understanding how memory challenges impact safety and tailor solutions to…
An older adult with dementia painting during an art class while a caregiver smiles in the background.

The Science of Handcrafts & DIY for Seniors with Dementia

For seniors living with dementia, connectivity and creativity are incredibly valuable. Activities like handcrafts and DIY projects bring joy and entertainment to their lives. However, it's not just about fun and engagement—these activities also benefit cognitive health. Handcrafts and DIY projects offer plenty of benefits for seniors with dementia. These projects engage the senses, promote…
A caregiver reassuring a frustrated older adult with dementia during a conversation.

Which Language Skills Are Retained Longer with Dementia?

Language allows us to connect, communicate, and share beautiful moments with the people we love. However, when conditions like dementia are involved, communication becomes more complicated. Dementia can make it harder to share thoughts and emotions, and without professional support, this becomes a significant problem. Language skills like understanding simple words and phrases learned early…

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Our services, events, and dining experiences are thoughtfully crafted with The Peregrine Way® at their heart, ensuring that everything we offer supports our residents’ personal growth and helps them connect with their inner selves and cherished memories. 

From cozy amenities to customized dining options, we’re dedicated to meeting your unique needs.

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Enrich your loved one’s daily life with community, safety, and comfort. We offer cozy rooms and shared spaces, a library, an on-site spiritual space, and 24/7 caregiver access.

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We curate safe, inclusive experiences for our residents, offering hobby classes, a wide array of organized events, and regularly scheduled group outings.

Our Dining Experiences

Our chef-prepared meals are enjoyed in an elegant dining room-style dining room and made comfortable for all by passionate people who cater to dietary requirements and preferences. 

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Our friends at Troop 1165 made our residents feel extra special by gifting custom ornaments at the end of their show. We love intergenerational programming 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

Our friends at Troop 1165 made our residents feel extra special by gifting custom ornaments at the end of their show. We love intergenerational programming 💜Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Thank you Carolers of Troop 1165 for bringing some holiday cheer to our community this evening! 🎄🎅🏼Image attachmentImage attachment

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Every person carries a lifetime of memories, passions, and dreams. Those stories deserve to be celebrated.

Through The Peregrine Way, we honor each resident’s individuality by creating meaningful experiences that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s rekindling a lifelong hobby, connecting through music, or simply sharing conversation over coffee, every day is a chance to live with joy and purpose.

We don’t just care for residents, we walk alongside them, helping every story continue with dignity, laughter, and love. 💗

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Every person carries a lifetime of memories, passions, and dreams. Those stories deserve to be celebrated.

Through The Peregrine Way, we honor each resident’s individuality by creating meaningful experiences that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s rekindling a lifelong hobby, connecting through music, or simply sharing conversation over coffee, every day is a chance to live with joy and purpose.

We don’t just care for residents, we walk alongside them, helping every story continue with dignity, laughter, and love. 💗

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We love a good table volleyball competition… and pretending we’re at a sunny beach instead of snowy Albany! 🏐 ... See MoreSee Less

We love a good table volleyball competition… and pretending we’re at a sunny beach instead of snowy Albany! 🏐Image attachment

Snow day vibes ❄️ Cozy halls, warm smiles, and plenty of reasons to fall in love with winter at your new home. Stop by beautiful Peregrine Colonie today for a tour! ... See MoreSee Less

Snow day vibes ❄️ Cozy halls, warm smiles, and plenty of reasons to fall in love with winter at your new home. Stop by beautiful Peregrine Colonie today for a tour!
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