Nov 29, 2021 | All, Etc., OCC News, OCCNews, Uncategorized
GratitudeA noun meaning the quality of being thankful, as well as readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Give The Gift Of Joy The best gifts don’t always come perfectly wrapped in shimmery paper topped with a festively colorful bow. Sometimes, the...
Nov 22, 2021 | All, Etc., Learn
Dear Caregivers, The holidays are upon us and it’s time we had a real talk about expectations. This year, it’s time to turn off the TV and all of those picture perfect holiday movies. I don’t think the ones portrayed in the cinemas really exist — sometimes,...
Nov 15, 2021 | All, Etc., Member Projects, Uncategorized
Meet Maki: Maki was born in Osaka, Japan, the second largest city in the country. As the middle child between two brothers, Maki was raised with a traditional Japanese upbringing centered around womanhood and the important roles of a housewife. The cultural...
Oct 14, 2020 | All, Etc., Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
Why Donate to Oakwood? Around our senior clubs, it’s no secret that we believe life should be FUN at every age! In fact, our mission statement is: “To enhance the quality of life and spark joy for older adults with cognitive or physical challenges.” When we get older...
Sep 25, 2020 | All, Learn
The Unexpected Way to Prevent Falls A person who is confident in themselves has decreased fall risk. (This is CENTERING to have confidence in other’s abilities and in our own abilities.) As family caregivers, we tend to believe a person’s dementia is further...
