GratitudeA noun meaning the quality of being thankful, as well as readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Give The Gift Of Joy The best gifts don’t always come perfectly wrapped in shimmery paper topped with a festively colorful bow. Sometimes, the...
A Game Changer For Senior Care When Oakwood Creative Care first began in 1975 as Sirrine Adult Day Health Services, the dream was to create a nonprofit that would provide an alternative to costly in-home and institutional care. Over the years, Oakwood Creative Care...
Dear Caregivers, The holidays are upon us and it’s time we had a real talk about expectations. This year, it’s time to turn off the TV and all of those picture perfect holiday movies. I don’t think the ones portrayed in the cinemas really exist — sometimes,...
Family Caregivers: Meet Sharon & Ronna At Oakwood Creative Care, we recognize the important role of family caregivers. They often face difficult journeys when caring for their loved ones. The impacts of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other age-related issues affect...
Meet Maki: Maki was born in Osaka, Japan, the second largest city in the country. As the middle child between two brothers, Maki was raised with a traditional Japanese upbringing centered around womanhood and the important roles of a housewife. The cultural...
We're a nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona with three senior day club locations (and a fourth on the way) which serve older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and various other physical or cognitive challenges. Life does not end with a diagnosis. Our members continue to learn new skills, enjoy new discoveries, make friends, laugh, and live a joy-filled life. Our team of dementia experts lead support groups, events, classes, and private sessions with caregivers and families, guiding them on the best methods to care for their loved ones while also caring for themselves.