“When my loved one received their diagnosis, it felt like everything in the world came to a screeching halt. Every plan made for the future was wiped out before I had the chance to process what was being laid out before me. From the moment I was told my loved one was...
On August 3rd, 2007, Marie went upstairs to take some medicine for a migraine she had been having. Unfortunately, the medication had no effect on alleviating the pain, and the next thing Marie knew, she was waking up in the hospital. Marie had found herself lying in a...
Have you ever heard the theory of left versus right-sided brain dominance? As we know, the brain is divided between two symmetrical hemispheres, and this theory suggests that you can determine which side of the brain is more dominant depending on a person’s...
The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day – but what about National Mobility Awareness Month? This entire month is dedicated to bringing forth...
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – an opportunity to shed some light on the disease, its symptoms, and why it is so gravely important to uplift those who battle with this illness every day. There is currently no known cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but...
Oakwood’s most notorious nonprofit mobsters have finally been set free! Thanks to our community’s generous support during this year’s Jail N’ Bail event, our jailbirds were able to make bail and fundraise a grand total of over $60,000! Now, our Board of Directors and...
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.
