Welcome to Oakwood Creative Care!
Through hope and creativity, Oakwood Creative Care transforms the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related challenges by reigniting purpose and dignity beyond a diagnosis. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to enhance...
The Dementia Care Specialist You Need to Know: Meet the Occupational Therapist
In the world of dementia care, most people are familiar with the role of their general practitioner and neurologist. These professionals provide vital care in the diagnosis and management of dementia symptoms. However, many families affected by Alzheimer’s or other...
Brewing Connections At The Memory Cafe
In partnership with Dementia Friendly Mesa, Oakwood Creative Care is pleased to announce the launch of the Mesa Memory Cafe. This free program will be held twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join us for our first Memory Cafe...
Around The World With OCC: A Cognitive Engagement Experience
Oakwood Creative Care's cognitive engagement class has booked a one-way ticket around the world! Over the last few months, members of Town Center Day Club have been virtually traveling through the continents, tracking their travels across South and Central America....
Ambiguous Loss: Grieving Through Dementia
“When my loved one received their diagnosis, it felt like everything in the world came to a screeching halt. Every plan made for the future was wiped out before I had the chance to process what was being laid out before me. From the moment I was told my loved one was...
Meet Marie: A Stroke Survivor & Oakwood Member
On August 3rd, 2007, Marie went upstairs to take some medicine for a migraine she had been having. Unfortunately, the medication had no effect on alleviating the pain, and the next thing Marie knew, she was waking up in the hospital. Marie had found herself lying in a...
The Science Behind Creative Therapy
Have you ever heard the theory of left versus right-sided brain dominance? As we know, the brain is divided between two symmetrical hemispheres, and this theory suggests that you can determine which side of the brain is more dominant depending on a person's primary...
Mobility Awareness Month: Treating The Body After Stroke
The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day – but what about National Mobility Awareness Month? This entire month is dedicated to bringing forth...
Stroke Awareness Month
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...
Dr. Lauren On Parkinson’s Disease: Let’s Get Moving!
Parkinson's Disease & The Benefits Of Routine ExerciseIt’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...