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From One Friend To Another: Here’s How You Can Support Caregivers
Being a caregiver is never an easy feat. It’s a long-term commitment that comes with watching a loved one age with a progressive disease, all while...
Lifelong Learning: Your Brain’s Greatest Companion
Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” This is such an...
Celebrating Hope Beyond Diagnosis During World Alzheimer’s Month
Millions of people around the world have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. From aging spouses to caregiving children,...
Developments In Dementia Research
As science continues to evolve, researchers are unlocking more and more valuable information related to the prevention and progression of...
Welcome to Oakwood Creative Care!
Through hope and creativity, Oakwood Creative Care transforms the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related...
Free Dementia Friendly Activity: Creative Writing
Did you know that creative writing can help encourage memory recall for your loved one with dementia? Better yet, the engaging experience that...
Dementia-Friendly Cooking: Creamy Homemade Popsicles
For this dementia-friendly recipe, you will need your choice of: Fruit Dairy Sweetener DEMENTIA TIP Be sure to keep your loved one as...
The Dementia Care Specialist You Need to Know: Meet the Occupational Therapist
In the world of dementia care, most people are familiar with the role of their general practitioner and neurologist. These professionals provide...
An Open Letter to Family Caregivers: You’re Doing a Great Job
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...