The Brief

A Mesa senior in assisted living is giving back to those with dementia, and he's doing it through movies and music.

What we know:

Pete Mortenson has been making toes tap for many residents at Pegasus Landing's "Connections" memory care program in Mesa.

The retired Navy veteran has lived at Pegasus Landing for over four years, and every week, he picks a movie from his collection, or music, and will set up a time to watch the film or introduce neighbors to new styles of music.

It's not just about introducing them to something, but more so, it's the quality time, conversation and happiness it all brings.

What they're saying:

"Just make them smile. I can do that. Most of them like the music, so just to make them happy a little bit, because they will sit, and they will watc

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