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Oakwood Creative Care’s Dementia Hub Expands Support with In-Office Hours for the Area Agency on Aging

Have you heard? Oakwood Creative Care’s Dementia Hub is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, offering in-office hours every third Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! This exciting development will provide another unique and invaluable opportunity for older adults, care partners, and families of loved...
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The Perks of Joining a Caregiver Support Group

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 being provided for. Some days, it feels like the world's weight is falling on your...
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WELCOME to Oakwood Creative Care’s blog and resource hub! Here, you’ll find news, advice, and support for all things related to healthy living for older adults, families, and caregivers. To learn more about Oakwood, visit our website’s homepage, here.

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Types of Dementia: Pt. 3

Types of Dementia: Pt. 3

{ Written by Rosemary, RN and host of Real Talk with Nurse Rosemary } Types of Dementia Series, Part Three   Today, I’m continuing my series on...

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Rosemary Explains: Frontotemporal Dementia

Rosemary Explains: Frontotemporal Dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is a common type of dementia. Learn the signs and symptoms of this disease, and why it is often confused with another form of dementia. Additionally, gain insights and tips for caregivers of loved ones with FTD.

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Get to Know Adam

Get to Know Adam

Adam is quite popular with the members at Oakwood, and he's made several friends during his time working at "the club"! Around here, Adam isn't hard...

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Get to Know Nikki!

Get to Know Nikki!

Nikki is one of our fabulous, friendly instructors at our Red Mountain location. When she's not helping members in person, you'll often find her...

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Introducing EngAGE EnCOURAGE

Introducing EngAGE EnCOURAGE

After five years of research and development, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with ALLE Learning™ to create EngAGE EnCOURAGE™: a new...

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