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WELCOME to Oakwood Creative Care’s blog and resource hub! Here, you’ll find news, advice, and support for all things related to healthy living for older adults, families, and caregivers. To learn more about Oakwood, visit our website’s homepage, here.
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How Valley Metro and Other Affordable Transportation Services Are Giving More Seniors Access to Adult Day Club Services
Accessing adult day care and memory care services isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for the health and well-being of seniors and their caregivers. As...
A Public Health Crisis: Why Alzheimer’s Disease Demands a Call to Action in Arizona
Alzheimer’s disease is more than memory loss—it’s a growing public health crisis that is reshaping how families, communities, and healthcare systems...
Heat, Hydration, and Healthy Minds: Summer Safety for Seniors
As summer temperatures rise, so too does the risk of dehydration, especially among older adults. And for those of us native to Arizona, we can...
Don’t Assume They’ve Forgotten: The Healing Power of Reminiscence for Adults with Memory Loss
Engaging individuals living with memory loss in conversations about their past is more than just reminiscing; it's a vital bridge connecting them to...
The Power of Memory: Honoring the Stories of Those Living with Dementia
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can feel like the world shifts. Familiar routines become uncertain, conversations may grow shorter,...
Oakwood Creative Care Awarded Grant by the ACL to Expand Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative
Oakwood Creative Care (OCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the Administration for Community Living (ACL)! With the...
Striking Back: Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk During Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time not just to reflect on the serious impact strokes can have, but to recognize the power we hold in preventing...
From Trapped to Empowered: Navigating Caregiving with Compassion and Grace
Caregiving: a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to change the person you once knew, all while...
Heartbreaking Loss Unveils The Fear Behind Caregiving: Gene Hackman & Betsy Arakawa
The world was recently struck by the heartbreaking news of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both of whom passed away in their home just...