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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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Ambiguous Loss: Grieving Through Dementia
“When my loved one received their diagnosis, it felt like everything in the world came to a screeching halt. Every plan made for the future was...
Meet Marie: A Stroke Survivor & Oakwood Member
On August 3rd, 2007, Marie went upstairs to take some medicine for a migraine she had been having. Unfortunately, the medication had no effect on...
The Science Behind Creative Therapy
Have you ever heard the theory of left versus right-sided brain dominance? As we know, the brain is divided between two symmetrical hemispheres, and...
Mobility Awareness Month: Treating The Body After Stroke
The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de...
Stroke Awareness Month
For over 40 years, Oakwood Creative Care has been proudly dedicated to treating the mind, body, and spirit of seniors living with cognitive and...
Dr. Lauren On Parkinson’s Disease: Let’s Get Moving!
Parkinson's Disease & The Benefits Of Routine ExerciseIt’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and Dr. Lauren Braley is kicking us off with some expert...
Dr. Rose’s Journey To The Perfect Place
The Leading Lady Behind The Perfect Place One year ago, Oakwood Creative Care and The Perfect Place joined forces in bringing forth light, hope,...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Join us in learning more about Parkinson’s and showing support to those battling this disease every day.
Jail N’ Bail 2022: Thank You!
Thank you for supporting this year’s Jail N’ Bail event! After raising over $60,000 in bail, Oakwood’s notorious nonprofit mobsters have finally been set free!