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...
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....
Dec 8, 2022 | Engaging at Home: Free Activity Downloads, OCC News, OCCNews
Festivities that bring the whole family together are our favorite part of the holidays! From baking delicious treats to hanging stockings with care, there are plenty of seasonal activities to enjoy with the ones closest to you, including your loved one with dementia....
Nov 30, 2022 | OCC News, OCCNews
Oakwood Creative Care’s COO, Tara Krantzman, was one of 50 aging services professionals selected from across the country to participate in the 2022 LeadingAge Academy. The LeadingAge Academy aims to develop the capacities and core competencies of leaders through...
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...
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...
