Mar 24, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving
Being a caregiver is a long-term commitment that comes with watching a loved one age with a progressive disease, all while juggling various roles and responsibilities. Some days, it feels as though the weight of the world is falling right on your shoulders, and it...
Feb 9, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News
In 2021, Oakwood Creative Care announced plans for the opening of the Dementia Hub, the newest initiative toward sparking joy for older persons living with dementia and their care partners. The first of its kind in the state of Arizona, the Dementia Hub is a...
Feb 2, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News
For many sweethearts, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for hushed conversations over candlelit dinners, sharing heart-shaped boxes of candy, and spending the day letting that special someone know just how loved they are. However, for caregivers and their...
Dec 8, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News
Why is joy so important? Well, joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, encompassing a sense of contentment with the present. Joy radiates into every sector of our lives, so much so that it has long been proven to impact our physical health substantially....
Nov 23, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews
The holidays have officially arrived! For many, the next couple of months will be expectantly full of cozy family get-togethers, long-time Christmas traditions, and grand Thanksgiving feasts featuring everyone’s favorite dishes. However, with so many activities to...
Oct 28, 2022 | Finding Joy in Caregiving, OCC News, OCCNews
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and support the selfless contributions of our world’s greatest superheroes. Caregiving is no simple feat, and while it feels rewarding to provide care to someone in need, the effects of...
