Oct 6, 2024 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
Hello! My name is Dr. Lauren Braley, and I am a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS). My career journey has led me to specialize in fall prevention, an area I’m deeply passionate about. Currently, I serve...
Sep 23, 2024 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day. However, you might be wondering what ageism is and what this means for our community. Thankfully, this day is dedicated to raising awareness of a cultural phenomenon that often goes unnoticed. Oakwood Creative Care is excited to...
Sep 2, 2024 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
Anosognosia refers to an individual’s inability to recognize or acknowledge their condition or illness. This is something we often see while caring for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia, and it can pose tough challenges for...
Jul 14, 2024 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
Receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can be overwhelming and daunting, both for those diagnosed and their caregivers. The first year is crucial to establish a supportive care plan and take proactive steps to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life....
Jul 8, 2024 | Etc., Learn, OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers Today, Oakwood Creative Care announced they have been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare...
Aug 17, 2023 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
August is National Wellness Month, which brings promotional awareness to creating healthy habits within our daily routines. Research has proven time and time again that exercising is great for boosting overall mental health, namely because an exercise-induced increase...
