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What Is Mixed Dementia?

Key Takeaways Mixed dementia involves having multiple types of dementia simultaneously, most commonly Alzheimer's disease combined with vascular dementia Symptoms can overlap and change unpredictably, making daily care more challenging than single-type dementia Professional diagnosis through comprehensive testing helps create better care plans for your loved one's specific combination of conditions Specialized memory care communities…
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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…
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Is it Time for Memory Care?

Watching a parent’s memory fade can be painful, often prompting difficult questions about how best to support them. For many families, this journey includes the decision to explore memory care options, a step that ensures specialized care for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Memory care is a specialized type of senior living designed for…
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How Memory Care Communities Provide Purpose for Seniors

The transition to caring for a loved one with dementia is filled with challenges, emotions, and questions. Families often wonder how to ensure that their loved ones continue to live with dignity, connection, and meaning as they face memory loss.  Providing purpose to someone with dementia isn’t just about engaging in activities. It’s about fostering…

Our Services, Events, & Dining

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.

Our Services & Amenities

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.

Our Events & Activities

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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Visit Peregrine Senior Living Today

We’re located on South Family Drive near beautiful Bauer Park and a bounty of gorgeous outdoor spaces. 

Visitors are always welcome.

Our Address

  • 5 South Family Drive
  • Colonie, NY 12205

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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Love takes many forms—between partners, friends, families, and even across generations.
Today we celebrate the love that fills our community: the care shared between residents and team members, the laughter that brightens our halls, and the sense of belonging that reminds us we’re never alone.

May your day be filled with connection, warmth, and heart.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Love takes many forms—between partners, friends, families, and even across generations.
Today we celebrate the love that fills our community: the care shared between residents and team members, the laughter that brightens our halls, and the sense of belonging that reminds us we’re never alone.

May your day be filled with connection, warmth, and heart.

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What an incredibly special day today - celebrating the love stories of our residents and their partners that have stood the test of time. Years may pass, but true love only grows stronger 💕

Lunch courtesy of Chef Vic; featuring his signature meal “Pasta a la Rustica” and “Ragout de Fruit en Feuilletage” for dessert.

Thank you to everyone who made today possible. Happy Valentines Day from all of us here at Peregrine Colonie ❤️
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What an incredibly special day today - celebrating the love stories of our residents and their partners that have stood the test of time. Years may pass, but true love only grows stronger 💕 

Lunch courtesy of Chef Vic; featuring his signature meal “Pasta a la Rustica” and “Ragout de Fruit en Feuilletage” for dessert. 

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February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on caring for the muscle that keeps us moving and thriving. 🫀

We encourage residents to take heart-healthy steps every day: enjoying balanced meals, staying active, connecting socially, and taking moments to rest and recharge.

Together, we can make heart health a daily celebration of life and well-being.

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February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on caring for the muscle that keeps us moving and thriving. 🫀

We encourage residents to take heart-healthy steps every day: enjoying balanced meals, staying active, connecting socially, and taking moments to rest and recharge.

Together, we can make heart health a daily celebration of life and well-being.

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