Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke speaks at the grand opening of Oakwood Creative Care’s new Chandler campus in late October.
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Oakwood Creative Care celebrated the opening of a new Chandler campus in late October, bringing in local officials that included the mayor for a ceremony.
The event drew a lively crowd of community members, supporters, and dignitaries — including Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke — who gathered to mark the beginning of Oakwood’s new chapter, according to a news release.
The new space, located at 2175 N. Alma School Road, Building B, just north of Warner Road in north Chandler, focuses on brain health, aging, and caregiving, the release states.
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Oakwood Creative Care celebrated the opening of a new Chandler campus in late October, bringing in local officials that included the mayor for a ceremony.
The event drew a lively crowd of community members, supporters, and dignitaries — including Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke — who gathered to mark the beginning of Oakwood’s new chapter, according to a news release.
The new space, located at 2175 N. Alma School Road, Building B, just north of Warner Road in north Chandler, focuses on brain health, aging, and caregiving, the release states.
“This is more than a location — it’s a community,” Sherri Friend, president and CEO of Oakwood Creative Care, said in the release. “Thanks to our partners and the City of Chandler, we can now offer full-circle care that supports individuals and their families — helping people live well, with purpose, joy, and creativity.”
Funded by Arizona Complete Health and the Centene Foundation, the Chandler Campus unites multiple programs under one roof, offering what OCC calls a holistic model of care for older adults and their families and caregivers.
Guests enjoyed tours, music, refreshments, and remarks from OCC leadership and partners as they explored the new campus.
Elements of the new campus include:
-The Oakwood Day Club: An art-based day program for older adults living with memory or cognitive changes.
-The Hub: A community center that features memory cafés, monthly mingles, caregiver workshops, and expert-led support groups designed to educate, empower, and connect families navigating dementia and aging challenges.
-The Wellness Clinic & OakFit Gym: A new approach to brain-body health, featuring a gym with age-accessible equipment, relaxation zones, and clinical services, including occupational therapy through the COPE program, counseling, and other wellness resources open to the broader community.
Oakwood Creative Care has been around for about 50 years, the news release states. Visit OakwoodCreativeCare.org to learn more.
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