It’s time for a jailbreak! Arizona’s most notorious nonprofit mobsters have been rounded up, thrown in the slammer, and locked away… for good! Their crimes? Spreading too much joy in their work as Oakwood Creative Care’s Board of Directors! Now,...
What Is Connection? As defined by Brene Brown, “Connection is that energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”...
During Arizona Gives Day on April 5-6, make a difference in the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other age-related challenges by supporting Oakwood Creative Care! Arizona Gives Day is an annual online giving movement celebrating nonprofits like us and...
A Selfless & Vital Role Being a caregiver is perhaps one of the most challenging journeys to face. It means selflessly providing and caring for your loved one while simultaneously watching them age with a disease known to change the person you once knew. The...
Learning To Communicate Learning to communicate with a loved one who has dementia is like learning to speak an entirely new language. The disease progresses differently for each person affected, which makes the degree of changes in how they communicate vary. These...
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.
