Power Up & Feed Your Brain With Immunity Boosting Foods
We are in the midst of flu season, which means now is the time to start thinking about our immune systems and what steps we can take to protect our aging loved ones from all the nasty germs going around. According to Sova Healthcare, seniors aged 65 and over have a...
Providing EngAGEment For Seniors In 2023: What’s In & What’s Out
Happy New Year! With 2022 already over, now is the time to reflect on all of the growth that we, as a community, have made and all of the exciting new opportunities we have to look forward to. This past year has highlighted the importance of capturing moments worth...
Join The Dementia Friendly Mesa Movement!
Did you know? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases in the nation. Right now, there are more than 150,000 Arizonians who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is...
Tips For A Dementia Friendly Home: Fall Risk & Prevention
Keeping your loved one with dementia safe from suffering a fall can sometimes be a difficult task. Because of impairments to their brain’s functionality, loved ones with dementia may experience lapses in memory or judgment, and changes to their physical state may make...
Lifelong Learning: Your Brain’s Greatest Companion
Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” This is such an interesting thought to ponder – that our ongoing motivation to learn something new is exactly what keeps us young beyond our...
Developments In Dementia Research
As science continues to evolve, researchers are unlocking more and more valuable information related to the prevention and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The first description of Alzheimer’s came in 1906 after Dr. Alois Alzheimer examined the...
Welcome to Oakwood Creative Care!
Through hope and creativity, Oakwood Creative Care transforms the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related challenges by reigniting purpose and dignity beyond a diagnosis. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to enhance...
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 independent as possible during the process. Take your time and give physical and verbal cues as needed. Encourage your loved...
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 vital care in the diagnosis and management of dementia symptoms. However, many families affected by Alzheimer’s or other...
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 Day Club have been virtually traveling through the continents, tracking their travels across South and Central America....