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The Best Gifts You Can Give: From Oakwood Creative Care’s Adult Day Club Members

As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect gift to give our loved ones. But what if the greatest gifts aren't wrapped in shiny paper or tied with ribbons? We asked the members and teachers of Oakwood Creative Care's Adult Day Clubs what they believe to be the most meaningful gift to give someone you love,...

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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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Meet Our Dementia Hub Medical Director, Dr. Mercado!

Meet Our Dementia Hub Medical Director, Dr. Mercado!

Did you know? Oakwood Creative Care's Dementia Hub is Arizona's first-ever all-inclusive approach to improving care for people living with dementia...

How Physical Therapy Can Help You and Your Caregiver

How Physical Therapy Can Help You and Your Caregiver

Hello! My name is Dr. Lauren Braley, and I am a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)....

Anosognosia: When Loved Ones Don’t Know They Have Dementia

Anosognosia: When Loved Ones Don’t Know They Have Dementia

Anosognosia refers to an individual’s inability to recognize or acknowledge their condition or illness. This is something we often see while caring...

A Letter to the Caregiver Navigating Hard Days

A Letter to the Caregiver Navigating Hard Days

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...

Bi-Annual Falls Summit 2024: Key Takeaways & Technology Updates for Fall Prevention

Bi-Annual Falls Summit 2024: Key Takeaways & Technology Updates for Fall Prevention

Hello! I’m Lauren Braley, a Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS). My career journey...

Sparking Joy in the Face of Dementia and Depression

Sparking Joy in the Face of Dementia and Depression

What is it that gives you your purpose? Your sense of self? Think about your job, hobbies, passions, and life — all of the things that compile...

How One Volunteer Woodworker Is Connecting Older Adults

How One Volunteer Woodworker Is Connecting Older Adults

A volunteer for Oakwood Creative Care has been using his skills to connect older adults with cognitive and physical challenges. Meet Ron, an...

Navigating Your First 365 Days After a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Navigating Your First 365 Days After a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Receiving a Parkinson's disease diagnosis can be overwhelming and daunting, both for those diagnosed and their caregivers. The first year is crucial...

You Could Benefit From Celebrating National Ice Cream Month!

You Could Benefit From Celebrating National Ice Cream Month!

We all scream for ice cream… especially during the month of July! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared the start of National Ice Cream Month,...

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