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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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Do You Know These 2 Common Types of Dementia?
There are over 400 different types of Dementia. However, as an RN at Oakwood Creative Care, there are approximately 10 types that I see on a regular...
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...
What Is Healthy Aging of The Brain? Pt. 4: Fact vs. Myth
In the past 2 blogs of our “What Is Healthy Aging of The Brain?” series (here and here), we’ve talked about Normal Aging versus Dementia. Hopefully,...
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...
Get to Know Rosemary
Rosemary is quite popular around Oakwood. In fact, her straightforward, quick witted, and informative advice is so loved that she now has her own...
What Is Healthy Aging of The Brain? Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the series “What is Healthy Aging of The Brain” on normal aging vs. dementia. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read Part 1...
Meeting Larry: An Unexpected Friendship
Story submitted my Oakwood Creative Care team member, Nicole WAdmittedly, I felt a bit intimidated when I first began working at Oakwood. I wanted...
What Is Healthy Aging of The Brain? Part 1
Most of us are well aware what normal, healthy aging looks like on the outside of our bodies. However, do you know what healthy aging looks like for...
How Online Classes Help Dementia During Quarantine
The Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine has introduced a new obstacle for those with dementia…boredom! We all need fun and enjoyment in life — but it’s...