Oakwood Creative Care has been known for hosting empowering events that inspire our communities to band together to spark JOY for seniors with cognitive and physical challenges. Over the years, we have had a blast enjoying some of our famous Paint Nights, Bingo...
Meet Carol, A TBI Survivor & One of Oakwood’s Leaders! If you’ve been to Oakwood Creative Care, then you might have seen Carol Lawless working her magic! As the Director of Community Engagement and Events, Carol is best known for lighting up any room...
Arizona’s most notorious nonprofit mobsters are facing hard time in the Oakwood slammer! Each of these mafia madmen and women has been charged for crimes related to supporting seniors with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other age-related challenges through their work...
Every memory has a soundtrack of its own. From wedding songs to old lullabies, the style of music might change, but the memories remain. At Oakwood Creative Care, we believe in the unmatched potential of our music teachers and the programs they create. We have seen...
Sammy joined Oakwood Creative Care’s Town Center Day Club as a teaching artist in 2020. Over the last 2 years, Sammy has been dedicated to sparking moments of joy for seniors living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other age-related challenges. Her empathy and...
As a leader in innovation and transformational leadership, Tara Krantzman has tremendous passion for and expertise in human services, with big dreams for the future of senior care. Now the Chief Operating Officer, Tara reflects on the experiences she’s had working at...
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.
