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6 Simple Ways Caregivers Can Reignite Their Spark

6 Simple Ways Caregivers Can Reignite Their Spark

Dec 1, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving

Caregiving is an act of love, devotion, and unbelievable strength. Yet even the most dedicated caregivers can feel their spark dim at times—overwhelmed by routines, responsibilities, and the emotional weight of supporting someone they love. At Oakwood Creative Care,...
World Mental Health Day: Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing in the Dementia Journey

World Mental Health Day: Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing in the Dementia Journey

Oct 6, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, Info & Advice

Lorena Diaz, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience providing therapy in a wide range of mental health settings. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to empowering individuals and families as they navigate life’s many...
Support that Changes Everything: A Care Partner’s Journey to Oakwood Creative Care

Support that Changes Everything: A Care Partner’s Journey to Oakwood Creative Care

Aug 1, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews

Caregiving: 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 they are still being provided for. Some days, it feels like...
The 3 Things Every Dementia Caregiver Wishes They Knew Sooner

The 3 Things Every Dementia Caregiver Wishes They Knew Sooner

Jun 20, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News

Caregiving: 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 they are still being provided for. Some days, it feels like...
“Why Is My Husband/Wife/Parent Wandering at Night?” A Starting Point for Caregivers Navigating Brain Health Changes

“Why Is My Husband/Wife/Parent Wandering at Night?” A Starting Point for Caregivers Navigating Brain Health Changes

Jun 10, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews

It’s a question that keeps many spouses, adult children, and family caregivers up at night—literally and emotionally:
 “Why is my loved one wandering around the house in the middle of the night?”  At first, it might seem like harmless restlessness, insomnia, or an odd...
How Valley Metro and Other Affordable Transportation Services Are Giving More Seniors Access to Adult Day Club Services

How Valley Metro and Other Affordable Transportation Services Are Giving More Seniors Access to Adult Day Club Services

Jun 10, 2025 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews

Accessing adult day care and memory care services isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for the health and well-being of seniors and their caregivers. As a recognized innovator in senior and dementia care, Oakwood Creative Care (OCC) has become a lifeline for countless...
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Welcome

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.


Recent Posts

  • Oakwood Creative Care embraces Creative Aging for Adult Day Clubs dementia care
    Music, Movement, and Magic: The Science Behind Creative AgingJanuary 13, 2026
  • Donate, volunteer & share Oakwood Creative Care in the New Year
    New Year, New Spark: 3 Simple Ways to Keep the Snow Globe SwirlingDecember 29, 2025
  • Donate to Oakwood Creative Care to support older adults with dementia
    6 Simple Ways Caregivers Can Reignite Their SparkDecember 1, 2025
  • Snow Globe Dreams and Giving Tuesday
    Giving Hope. Giving Connection. Giving Tuesday.December 1, 2025
  • Snow Globe Dreams
    Swirl Into a Memory: The Story and Magic of the Snow GlobeOctober 28, 2025
  • world mental health day
    World Mental Health Day: Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing in the Dementia JourneyOctober 6, 2025

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Locations

Central Mesa (Town Center)
247 N. Macdonald, Mesa, Arizona 85201
(480) 464-1061

The Hub Mesa
6915 E. Main St. (1st Floor) •  Mesa, Arizona 85207
(480) 625-3867

Oakwood Creative Care (Main Office)
6915 E. Main St. • Mesa, Arizona 85207
(480) 498-2533

East Mesa  (Red Mountain)
7550 E. Adobe St. • Mesa, Arizona 85207
(480) 641-7644

Chandler (The Perfect Place)
Arizona Complete Health Campus
2175 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85224
(480) 895-2892

Flagstaff
Location coming soon

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Oakwood Creative Care is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization and Qualified Charitable Organziation for the Arizona Tax Credit, QCO #20560