Nov 30, 2020 | All, Etc., Learn, OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized
Every year, on the 4th Thursday of November, Americans gather with their family and friends to give thanks. But…did you know that the Tuesday following Thanksgiving has its own, equally beautiful celebration? That’s right – it’s called...
Nov 17, 2020 | All, OCC News, OCCNews
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference” -Kathy Calvin In case you missed it – we recently kicked off The Ultimate Joy-Filled *Socially Distant* Tailgate Party fundraising event at the Mesa Riverview Park. We had a...
Oct 21, 2020 | All, Etc., Member Projects
For so many people, retaining skills and memories can become increasingly difficult with each passing year. In some, this is due to a natural “slowing down” that can come with aging. While for others, common medical issues such as Alzheimer’s or...
Oct 14, 2020 | All, Etc., Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
Why Donate to Oakwood? Around our senior clubs, it’s no secret that we believe life should be FUN at every age! In fact, our mission statement is: “To enhance the quality of life and spark joy for older adults with cognitive or physical challenges.” When we get older...
Sep 25, 2020 | All, Learn
The Unexpected Way to Prevent Falls A person who is confident in themselves has decreased fall risk. (This is CENTERING to have confidence in other’s abilities and in our own abilities.) As family caregivers, we tend to believe a person’s dementia is further...