Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s 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 your loved one is still...
Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s 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 your loved one is still...
Last week, Oakwood Creative Care’s Dementia Hub hosted its first-ever aromatherapy session for caregivers of the Arizona valley. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that has been around for centuries and utilizes oils from natural plant extracts to promote...
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 and responsibilities. Some days, it feels as though the weight of the world is falling right on your shoulders, and it...
In 2021, Oakwood Creative Care announced plans for the opening of the Dementia Hub, the newest initiative toward sparking joy for older persons living with dementia and their care partners. The first of its kind in the state of Arizona, the Dementia Hub is a...
For many sweethearts, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for hushed conversations over candlelit dinners, sharing heart-shaped boxes of candy, and spending the day letting that special someone know just how loved they are. However, for caregivers and their...
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.
