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WELCOME to Oakwood Creative Care’s blog and resource hub! Here, you’ll find news, advice, and support for all things related to healthy living for older adults, families, and caregivers. To learn more about Oakwood, visit our website’s homepage, here.
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Oakwood Creative Care Awarded Grant by the ACL to Expand Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative
Oakwood Creative Care (OCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the Administration for Community Living (ACL)! With the...
Heartbreaking Loss Unveils The Fear Behind Caregiving: Gene Hackman & Betsy Arakawa
The world was recently struck by the heartbreaking news of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both of whom passed away in their home just...
What Respite Means to a Caregiver and How to Find It
Being a caregiver is not always an easy feat. It’s a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to...
Striking Back: Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk During Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time not just to reflect on the serious impact strokes can have, but to recognize the power we hold in preventing...
Honoring Resilience: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, a time for reflection, support, and empowerment. For those affected by TBI, this month serves...
How to Choose the Right Adult Daycare: Tips from Oakwood Creative Care
Choosing the right adult daycare for a loved one can be a crucial decision. The ideal facility should offer more than just basic care – it should...
From Trapped to Empowered: Navigating Caregiving with Compassion and Grace
Caregiving: a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to change the person you once knew, all while...
The Top 5 Benefits of Adult Day Care for Seniors
For nearly 50 years, Oakwood Creative Care has been the East Valley’s home to an innovative approach to daytime engagement for older adults living...
The One Thing Every Person with Dementia Has in Common
Dementia is a journey that brings with it a myriad of challenges, both for those living with the condition and for their loved ones. But despite the...