Is My Loved One’s Dementia Affected By The Weather?
Well, Arizonans, it’s official. We have reached peak temperatures of 100 degrees, and it will only get hotter from here! With summer on the verge, many professionals within the dementia care industry have shared one common concern from families and care partners: that...
Join Oakwood For National Volunteer Week
We need your help! Oakwood Creative Care’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and spark joy for older adults living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other similar disease. For the last 47 years, we have expanded our work through three Adult Day Club...
We Are Arizona’s First-Ever Dementia Care Clinic!
It's time for a HUGE announcement! Oakwood Creative Care kicked off the new year with a ground-breaking accomplishment! As of January, our Mesa Dementia Hub Clinic officially became licensed through the Arizona Department Of Health as Arizona’s first-ever dementia...
Dementia and Gardening: The Perfect Spring Mix!
Hyacinth, marigolds, peonies, azaleas… what do these all have in common? They are all colorful blooms that arrive in springtime! So, why not consider planting some of these vibrant blues, yellows, and purples in your home garden? There’s no need to be afraid of...
Strawberries: The Main Ingredient To Dementia Prevention?
A philosopher once said that we are what we eat. It's no wonder that what we put into our bodies directly impacts our general health — meaning, the better we eat, the better we are likely to feel. For years, doctors, dietitians, naturopaths, and scientists have...
Earn Credit For Your Charitable Donation
For families embarking on an uncharted path with a loved one’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or stroke, discovering Oakwood Creative Care can feel like a glimmer of light – like finally being in a place of comfort and understanding, where each day offers...
How Community Partners Bring Oakwood’s Mission To Life
Before evolving into today’s leader in dementia advocacy and community support, Oakwood Creative Care was once known as Sirrine Adult Day Health Services. Dating back to 1975, the founders of Sirrine dreamed of establishing a nonprofit that would provide an innovative...
Get The Facts About Dementia
Did you know? In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older were reported as living with dementia, and some sources have expected this number to grow to 13.8 million by 2060. With such a staggering growth rate, it would be safe to assume that almost...
Oakwood Creative Care Gives Thanks On Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all! As we get ready to settle ourselves in for the feast of the season, we hope you will take a moment to reflect with us on what it is we are all most thankful for this holiday. Truly, this past year has been one of immense growth and...
Ageism & Why It’s Time To Stop Treating Aging Like A Dirty Word
Last year, Oakwood Creative Care’s COO, Tara Krantzman, brought our mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors with cognitive challenges to a national scale. As a fellow with LeadingAge Academy, Tara utilized her platform to amplify the voices of our community...