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Valentine’s Day Conversations For Caregivers and Loved Ones

Valentine’s Day Conversations For Caregivers and Loved Ones

Feb 2, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News

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...
The Importance Of Joy For Older Adults During The Holidays

The Importance Of Joy For Older Adults During The Holidays

Dec 8, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News

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....
How To Make Holiday Gatherings Dementia-Inclusive

How To Make Holiday Gatherings Dementia-Inclusive

Nov 23, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews

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...
Show Your Support During National Family Caregivers Month

Show Your Support During National Family Caregivers Month

Oct 28, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews

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...
From One Friend To Another: Here’s How You Can Support Caregivers

From One Friend To Another: Here’s How You Can Support Caregivers

Sep 15, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving

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...
An Open Letter to Family Caregivers: You’re Doing a Great Job

An Open Letter to Family Caregivers: You’re Doing a Great Job

Jul 18, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving

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...
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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

  • alzheimers awareness month
    Oakwood Creative Care Applauds Maricopa County for Joining Global Movement for Alzheimer’s AwarenessNovember 3, 2026
  • Not Even a Starship Captain Is Spared: Sir Patrick Stewart’s Passing Shines a Light on Dementia
    Not Even a Starship Captain Is Spared: Sir Patrick Stewart’s Passing Shines a Light on DementiaOctober 30, 2026
  • oakwood creative care responds to dementia cost rising
    As Dementia Cost Reaches $818 Billion in 2026, Oakwood Creative Care Helps Arizona Families Find a Warmer Path to CareOctober 8, 2026
  • Dear Caregiver: Caring for Yourself Is Part of the Care PlanOctober 7, 2026
  • Oakwood Creative Care Celebrates Future of Aging Support After Opening of Nation’s First Dementia Village
    Oakwood Creative Care Celebrates Future of Aging Support After Opening of Nation’s First Dementia VillageSeptember 23, 2026
  • emma willis support for dementia families
    Oakwood Creative Care Applauds Emma Heming Willis’s Bestseller on Dementia Care and Family SupportSeptember 16, 2026

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Locations

Central Mesa (Town Center) Day Club
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) Day Club
7550 E. Adobe St. • Mesa, Arizona 85207
(480) 641-7644

Chandler (The Perfect Place) Day Club & Hub
Arizona Complete Health Campus
2175 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85224
(480) 895-2892 (Day Club)
(480) 788-2969 (Hub)

Flagstaff Day Club
NAU Institute for Human Development
912 S Riordan Ranch St (Room 115C)
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
(928) 714-7224

© Oakwood Creative Care 2024

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