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Sparking Joy in the Face of Dementia and Depression

Sparking Joy in the Face of Dementia and Depression

Aug 2, 2024 | OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized

What is it that gives you your purpose? Your sense of self? Think about your job, hobbies, passions, and life — all of the things that compile together to make up who you are. Now, consider what you would feel should your capacity to fulfill any of those roles be...
How One Volunteer Woodworker Is Connecting Older Adults

How One Volunteer Woodworker Is Connecting Older Adults

Jul 27, 2024 | OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized

A volunteer for Oakwood Creative Care has been using his skills to connect older adults with cognitive and physical challenges. Meet Ron, an experienced and incredibly gifted woodworker who has been gracious enough to lend his passions to the members of our Adult Day...
Navigating Your First 365 Days After a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Navigating Your First 365 Days After a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Jul 14, 2024 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews

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....
You Could Benefit From Celebrating National Ice Cream Month!

You Could Benefit From Celebrating National Ice Cream Month!

Jul 14, 2024 | OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized

We all scream for ice cream… especially during the month of July! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared the start of National Ice Cream Month, with the third Sunday in July officially being National Ice Cream Day. For years, Oakwood Creative Care has believed in...
Oakwood Creative Care Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

Oakwood Creative Care Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

Jul 8, 2024 | Etc., Learn, OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized

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...
Creating Compassionate Communication With Adults With Memory Impairment

Creating Compassionate Communication With Adults With Memory Impairment

Jun 27, 2024 | OCC News, OCCNews

Memory impairment may be the most significant symptom of dementia. For those of us who are caregivers to loved ones with this disease, many of the conversations and situations that arise based on a loss in memory can perhaps be some of the most difficult to navigate....
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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