May 27, 2026 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News
A new national report from the National Alliance for Caregiving reveals that nearly one in four U.S. adults now serves as an unpaid caregiver for a loved one with complex medical needs — a staggering 63 million Americans, up 20 million since 2015. Behind those numbers...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
