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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...
Brewing Connections At The Memory Cafe
In partnership with Dementia Friendly Mesa, Oakwood Creative Care is pleased to announce the launch of the Mesa Memory Cafe. This free program will...
Around The World With OCC: A Cognitive Engagement Experience
Oakwood Creative Care's cognitive engagement class has booked a one-way ticket around the world! Over the last few months, members of Town Center...
Dementia: How Many Types Are There?
When people hear the word “dementia,” they usually think of Alzheimer’s disease. In some cases, dementia and Alzheimer’s are often mistaken as being...
What Happens To Your Brain When You Have Alzheimer’s?
Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for almost 60-70% of all cases....
Monika’s Self-Care Made Simple
Have you met Monika, the Dementia Hub’s Clinic Director? With nearly 12 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and seven years in...