Oasis Blog
Our new website launches Monday March 30
After months of design, testing, redesign (lather, rinse, repeat), we're nearly there. Please excuse our dust while we button up some details. We'll be back up and running Monday morning March 30.
Women of the founding era: part 2
To effectively boycott the import of English goods like tea and cloth, the Founding Fathers needed buy-in from the women who were running their households. Fortunately, most women agreed with the need to put an end to unfair taxation.
Women of the founding era: “remembering the ladies”
During the Founding Era, a woman's role was limited to home, hearth and husband, but things were things were starting to change.
Annie Malone: Historic Jewel
Annie Minerva Turnbo was tenth of eleven children, born
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Creating communities that all generations can call home is worth the effort
Guest blogger Sara Link shares the good things that happen when a community strives to meet the needs and celebrate the strengths of people of all ages.
Changing things up on Valentine’s Day good for your heart
Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean expensive chocolates and flowers. Getting creative can be more fun, even healthy.
Federal Trade Commission, Oasis & Wells Fargo Advisors kick off program to empower older adults to fight fraud and scams
St. Louis, MO, September 9, 2014 – The Oasis Institute, Wells Fargo Advisors and The Gatesworth have teamed up with the Federal Trade Commission as part of the FTC’s new nationwide initiative to combat frauds and scams that target older adults, called Pass It On.
Finding your Valentine through online dating
While singles of all ages are finding that special someone using online dating, some get their hearts broken by scammers who are looking for money, not love. Watching for red flags is the best way to keep the digital dating process fun and safe.
Recalling an instrument of peace–Martin Luther King, Jr.
Linda Nance remembers hearing her parents and uncle talk about a bright young man named Martin Luther King, Jr.
Social engagement: a key to successful aging
The Oasis mission to promote successful aging remains crucial to to our country, as the number of adults age 65 and older increases dramatically over the next 20 years.
Happy Commitment Day!
In pursuit of realistic goals, I have a whittled back a long list of potential resolutions for 2015 down to two, and one depends on the other.
Thanking the old-fashioned way with a handwritten note
Handwritten thank you notes are considered old-fashioned by some, but in some circles, it's a must-do.