Why is joy so important? Well, joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, encompassing a sense of contentment with the present. Joy radiates into every sector of our lives, so much so that it has long been proven to impact our physical health substantially....
The holidays have officially arrived! For many, the next couple of months will be expectantly full of cozy family get-togethers, long-time Christmas traditions, and grand Thanksgiving feasts featuring everyone’s favorite dishes. However, with so many activities to...
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and support the selfless contributions of our world’s greatest superheroes. Caregiving is no simple feat, and while it feels rewarding to provide care to someone in need, the effects of...
Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s 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...
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...
In partnership with Dementia Friendly Mesa, Oakwood Creative Care is pleased to announce the launch of the Mesa Memory Cafe. This free program will be held twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join us for our first Memory Cafe...
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.