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Featured Article: Life On The Lakes
As a nonprofit, we're always so appreciative for the support we receive from our community. Together, we're helping Arizona seniors and their families as they navigate Alzheimer's, Dementia, and other age-related issues. Recently, a former Board Member and forever...
Interview w/ Oakwood CEO, Sherri Friend
Tune in to hear our CEO, Sherri Friend, discuss what she learned about Alzheimer’s care abroad, how OCC has adapted to COVID-19, why dementia care matters so deeply to her, and a bit about our upcoming “Jail N’ Bail” event in her interview featured on the EZ Sports...
Take your #GivingTuesday UN-Selfie!
Every year, on the 4th Thursday of November, Americans gather with their family and friends to give thanks. But...did you know that the Tuesday following Thanksgiving has its own, equally beautiful celebration? That's right - it’s called #GivingTuesday. Giving...
A Socially Distant Fundraising Event
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference” -Kathy CalvinIn case you missed it - we recently kicked off The Ultimate Joy-Filled *Socially Distant* Tailgate Party fundraising event at the Mesa Riverview Park. We had a wonderful time...
New Member John Found His Passion at Town Center
For so many people, retaining skills and memories can become increasingly difficult with each passing year. In some, this is due to a natural "slowing down" that can come with aging. While for others, common medical issues such as Alzheimer's or other dementias,...
5 Easy Ways You Can Help Support Oakwood Creative Care
Why Donate to Oakwood? Around our senior clubs, it’s no secret that we believe life should be FUN at every age! In fact, our mission statement is: “To enhance the quality of life and spark joy for older adults with cognitive or physical challenges.” When we get older...
Types of Dementia: Pt. 3
{ Written by Rosemary, RN and host of Real Talk with Nurse Rosemary } Types of Dementia Series, Part Three Today, I’m continuing my series on the different types of dementia. If you haven’t read by other posts on this topic yet, this is in addition to my other...
The Unexpected Way to Prevent Falls
The Unexpected Way to Prevent Falls A person who is confident in themselves has decreased fall risk. (This is CENTERING to have confidence in other’s abilities and in our own abilities.) As family caregivers, we tend to believe a person’s dementia is further...
Rosemary Explains: Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a common type of dementia. Learn the signs and symptoms of this disease, and why it is often confused with another form of dementia. Additionally, gain insights and tips for caregivers of loved ones with FTD.
Get to Know Adam
Adam is quite popular with the members at Oakwood, and he's made several friends during his time working at "the club"! Around here, Adam isn't hard to find. You'll spot him in several videos on YouTube, teaching how to paint or giving advice to caregivers of those...