May 23, 2022 | All, Member Projects, OCC News
On August 3rd, 2007, Marie went upstairs to take some medicine for a migraine she had been having. Unfortunately, the medication had no effect on alleviating the pain, and the next thing Marie knew, she was waking up in the hospital. Marie had found herself lying in a...
May 13, 2022 | All, OCC News, OCCNews
Have you ever heard the theory of left versus right-sided brain dominance? As we know, the brain is divided between two symmetrical hemispheres, and this theory suggests that you can determine which side of the brain is more dominant depending on a person’s...
May 6, 2022 | All, Learn, OCC News
The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day – but what about National Mobility Awareness Month? This entire month is dedicated to bringing forth...
May 2, 2022 | OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized
For over 40 years, Oakwood Creative Care has been proudly dedicated to treating the mind, body, and spirit of seniors living with cognitive and physical challenges, including impairments resulting from a stroke. In 2022, the C.D.C. identified stroke as a leading cause...
Apr 15, 2022 | Learn, OCC News, Uncategorized
Parkinson’s Disease & The Benefits Of Routine Exercise It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and Dr. Lauren Braley is kicking us off with some expert tips and tricks to get up and get moving! As a Physical Therapist specializing in Neurology, Dr. Lauren brings...
Apr 7, 2022 | All, Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – an opportunity to shed some light on the disease, its symptoms, and why it is so gravely important to uplift those who battle with this illness every day. There is currently no known cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but...
