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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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Coping With Grief Through The Holidays
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...
Write Your Own Holiday Song – A Dementia-Friendly Activity
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Jack Frost nipping at your nose… Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? That’s because these are the opening lines to one...
Oakwood Creative Care Gives Thanks On Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all! As we get ready to settle ourselves in for the feast of the season, we hope you will take a moment to reflect with...
Ageism & Why It’s Time To Stop Treating Aging Like A Dirty Word
Last year, Oakwood Creative Care’s COO, Tara Krantzman, brought our mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors with cognitive challenges to...
Healthy Aging Or Signs Of Dementia?
Aging – it’s happening to all of us. As we grow older with time, so do our bodies and minds. While many of these changes are perfectly natural, some...
Seniors With Dementia Channel The Artist Within
Sometimes, when a member of Oakwood Creative Care is invited to join in on one of our many dementia friendly art classes, their initial response is,...
Help Us Create Enchantment For Arizona Seniors: Donate Today
For families embarking on an uncharted path with a loved one’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or stroke, discovering Oakwood Creative Care...
Our Advice For Caregivers: Eat More Ice Cream!
We’ve made our way into September, which means fall is just days away! While we might all be looking forward to cooling weather conditions, plus the...
Easy Exercise For Every Senior
August is National Wellness Month, which brings promotional awareness to creating healthy habits within our daily routines. Research has proven time...