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Dementia-Friendly Recipe: Ice Cream (In A Bag!)
For this dementia-friendly recipe, you will need: 1/2 Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream 1/4 Cup Sugar/ Preferred Sweetener 1/2 Teaspoon...
Dementia and UTIs: What Could Happen?
Temperatures are on the rise, which means that it’s time to fill up your water jugs! Of course, maintaining adequate hydration is an instrumental...
Pump Up The JOY For World Music Therapy Week!
We’ve got the beat! At Oakwood Creative Care, we are passionate about utilizing music to create worthwhile experiences for our senior members with...
The Importance Of Respite Care For Arizona Caregivers
Being a caregiver is a long-term commitment that comes with watching a loved one age with a progressive disease, all while juggling various roles...
Heart-Healthy Exercises For Seniors
February was American Heart Month, a national opportunity to embrace and educate one another on the importance of cardiovascular health. Now, just...
Donate To Arizona Seniors & Receive A Tax Reduction!
With tax season just around the corner, we have a really important question to ask you: would you rather pay the state or donate to Arizona seniors...
Journey Through The COPE Program: Hope For The Future, Even After Diagnosis
In 2021, Oakwood Creative Care announced plans for the opening of the Dementia Hub, the newest initiative toward sparking joy for older persons...
Valentine’s Day Conversations For Caregivers and Loved Ones
For many sweethearts, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for hushed conversations over candlelit dinners, sharing heart-shaped boxes of...
Power Up & Feed Your Brain With Immunity Boosting Foods
We are in the midst of flu season, which means now is the time to start thinking about our immune systems and what steps we can take to protect our...
Providing EngAGEment For Seniors In 2023: What’s In & What’s Out
Happy New Year! With 2022 already over, now is the time to reflect on all of the growth that we, as a community, have made and all of the exciting...
The Importance Of Joy For Older Adults During The Holidays
Why is joy so important? Well, joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, encompassing a sense of contentment with the present. Joy radiates...
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Activities
Festivities that bring the whole family together are our favorite part of the holidays! From baking delicious treats to hanging stockings with care,...