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Dementia and UTIs: What Could Happen?

Apr 27, 2023 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews

Temperatures are on the rise, which means that it’s time to fill up your water jugs! Of course, maintaining adequate hydration is an instrumental part of ensuring a safe summer season. But did you know that staving off dehydration with appropriate water intake also...

Power Up & Feed Your Brain With Immunity Boosting Foods

Jan 11, 2023 | Learn, OCC News

We are in the midst of flu season, which means now is the time to start thinking about our immune systems and what steps we can take to protect our aging loved ones from all the nasty germs going around. According to Sova Healthcare, seniors aged 65 and over have a...

Providing EngAGEment For Seniors In 2023: What’s In & What’s Out

Dec 28, 2022 | Learn, OCC News

Happy New Year! With 2022 already over, now is the time to reflect on all of the growth that we, as a community, have made and all of the exciting new opportunities we have to look forward to. This past year has highlighted the importance of capturing moments worth...

Join The Dementia Friendly Mesa Movement!

Nov 18, 2022 | Learn, OCC News, OCCNews

Did you know? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases in the nation. Right now, there are more than 150,000 Arizonians who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is...

Tips For A Dementia Friendly Home: Fall Risk & Prevention

Sep 29, 2022 | Learn

Keeping your loved one with dementia safe from suffering a fall can sometimes be a difficult task. Because of impairments to their brain’s functionality, loved ones with dementia may experience lapses in memory or judgment, and changes to their physical state may make...

Lifelong Learning: Your Brain’s Greatest Companion

Sep 1, 2022 | Learn

Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” This is such an interesting thought to ponder – that our ongoing motivation to learn something new is exactly what keeps us young beyond our...

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We're a nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona with three senior day club locations (and a fourth on the way) which serve older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and various other physical or cognitive challenges. Life does not end with a diagnosis. Our members continue to learn new skills, enjoy new discoveries, make friends, laugh, and live a joy-filled life. Our team of dementia experts lead support groups, events, classes, and private sessions with caregivers and families, guiding them on the best methods to care for their loved ones while also caring for themselves.