Before evolving into today’s leader in dementia advocacy and community support, Oakwood Creative Care was once known as Sirrine Adult Day Health Services. Dating back to 1975, the founders of Sirrine dreamed of establishing a nonprofit that would provide an innovative...
Did you know? In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older were reported as living with dementia, and some sources have expected this number to grow to 13.8 million by 2060. With such a staggering growth rate, it would be safe to assume that almost...
Last year, Oakwood Creative Care’s COO, Tara Krantzman, brought our mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors with cognitive challenges to a national scale. As a fellow with LeadingAge Academy, Tara utilized her platform to amplify the voices of our community...
For families embarking on an uncharted path with a loved one’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or stroke, discovering Oakwood Creative Care can feel like a wish come true – like stumbling upon a garden of hope where every person adds their unique colors to a...
Did you know? June 21st is marked as the first day of summer and is generally noted as being the longest day of the year. Not because there are literal hours added into the day but because the length of time that passes from sun up to sun down is statistically longer...
We're a nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona with three senior day club locations (and a fourth on the way) which serve older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and various other physical or cognitive challenges. Life does not end with a diagnosis. Our members continue to learn new skills, enjoy new discoveries, make friends, laugh, and live a joy-filled life. Our team of dementia experts lead support groups, events, classes, and private sessions with caregivers and families, guiding them on the best methods to care for their loved ones while also caring for themselves.