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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 Association for Community Living (ACL)! With the ACL’s generous support, OCC will launch its Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI), a multi-phase project directed toward expanding existing dementia care programs and creating new support options for...

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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 you juggle various roles and responsibilities to make sure they are still being provided for. Some days, it feels like the world's weight is falling on your shoulders. We know your plate is full, and...

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Striking Back: Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk During Stroke Awareness Month

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

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

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...

Honoring Resilience: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

Honoring Resilience: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, a time for reflection, support, and empowerment. For those affected by TBI, this month serves...

The Top 5 Benefits of Adult Day Care for Seniors

The Top 5 Benefits of Adult Day Care for Seniors

For nearly 50 years, Oakwood Creative Care has been the East Valley’s home to an innovative approach to daytime engagement for older adults living...

What Respite Means to a Caregiver and How to Find It

What Respite Means to a Caregiver and How to Find It

Being a caregiver is not always an easy feat. It’s a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to...

How to Choose the Right Adult Daycare: Tips from Oakwood Creative Care

How to Choose the Right Adult Daycare: Tips from Oakwood Creative Care

Choosing the right adult daycare for a loved one can be a crucial decision. The ideal facility should offer more than just basic care – it should...

The One Thing Every Person with Dementia Has in Common

The One Thing Every Person with Dementia Has in Common

Dementia is a journey that brings with it a myriad of challenges, both for those living with the condition and for their loved ones. But despite the...

The Best Gifts You Can Give: From Oakwood Creative Care’s Adult Day Club Members

The Best Gifts You Can Give: From Oakwood Creative Care’s Adult Day Club Members

As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect gift to give our loved ones. But what if the greatest gifts...

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