As a leader in innovation and transformational leadership, Tara Krantzman has tremendous passion for and expertise in human services, with big dreams for the future of senior care. Now the Chief Operating Officer, Tara reflects on the experiences she’s had working at...
A Call To Action The accelerated approval process of the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm has brought in mass scrutiny from the caregivers, families, and healthcare providers of the 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Not only has the drug’s...
It’s Time To Learn, Laugh, And Create! Enhancing a person’s quality of life means we look at the whole person, who they used to be, and who they are today. At Oakwood Creative Care, we celebrate the individuality of every person, their past experiences, and...
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...
Oakwood Creative Care is pleased to introduce Jorge (pronounced George) the Therapy Pig to the team! Jorge is a mini potbelly pig and belongs to our CEO, Sherri Friend. Jorge is a certified therapy pig through the American Mini Pig Association and brings tons of...
Welcome
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.
