Aug 2, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving
Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s 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 you juggle various roles and responsibilities to make sure your loved one is still...
Jul 20, 2023 | Finding Joy in Caregiving
Last week, Oakwood Creative Care’s Dementia Hub hosted its first-ever aromatherapy session for caregivers of the Arizona valley. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that has been around for centuries and utilizes oils from natural plant extracts to promote...
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....
