Receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can be overwhelming and daunting, both for those diagnosed and their caregivers. The first year is crucial to establish a supportive care plan and take proactive steps to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life....
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers Today, Oakwood Creative Care announced they have been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare...
August is National Wellness Month, which brings promotional awareness to creating healthy habits within our daily routines. Research has proven time and time again that exercising is great for boosting overall mental health, namely because an exercise-induced increase...
Did you know? June 21st is marked as the first day of summer and is generally noted as being the longest day of the year. Not because there are literal hours added into the day but because the length of time that passes from sun up to sun down is statistically longer...
The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is growing exponentially. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with the disease right now. Thankfully, advancements in science have made getting a proper...
Temperatures are on the rise, which means that it’s time to fill up your water jugs! Of course, maintaining adequate hydration is an instrumental part of ensuring a safe summer season. But did you know that staving off dehydration with appropriate water intake also...
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.