Have you met Monika, the Dementia Hub’s Clinic Director? With nearly 12 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and seven years in home-based healthcare, Monika is dedicated to creating practical ways to promote dignity, community, and compassionate...
For over 40 years, Oakwood Creative Care has been proudly dedicated to treating the mind, body, and spirit of seniors living with cognitive and physical challenges, including impairments resulting from a stroke. In 2022, the C.D.C. identified stroke as a leading cause...
Parkinson’s Disease & The Benefits Of Routine Exercise It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and Dr. Lauren Braley is kicking us off with some expert tips and tricks to get up and get moving! As a Physical Therapist specializing in Neurology, Dr. Lauren brings...
The Leading Lady Behind The Perfect Place One year ago, Oakwood Creative Care and The Perfect Place joined forces in bringing forth light, hope, dignity, and purpose for seniors living in the Sun Lakes community. Today, The Perfect Place offers a variety of...
“Everything was wiped out the second his bike fell.” After Lorrell was struck in a hit-and-run accident while cycling in the early morning hours, his entire life as he knew it was completely flipped around. Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) not...
What Is Connection? As defined by Brene Brown, “Connection is that energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”...
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.
