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...
Recently, Oakwood Creative Care hosted Dr. Goldfarb at their Dementia Hub location in Mesa, Arizona, for a presentation titled “Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment and Implications for Care Partners.” The goal of Dr. Goldfarb’s seminar...
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’ve got the beat! At Oakwood Creative Care, we are passionate about utilizing music to create worthwhile experiences for our senior members with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive and physical challenges. Not only can music help older adults get up and...
February was American Heart Month, a national opportunity to embrace and educate one another on the importance of cardiovascular health. Now, just because we have entered into the month of March does not mean we cannot take this opportunity to encourage a...
With tax season just around the corner, we have a really important question to ask you: would you rather pay the state or donate to Arizona seniors and receive a full tax reduction? That’s right – in the state of Arizona, you get to choose how your tax dollars are...
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.
