Oasis Blog
A 30-year journey to successful aging
It was the fall of 1982. After spending the day touring senior centers, Marylen Mann told St. Louis Commissioner of Aging, Father Lucius Cervantes, “We can do better for the elderly.” And with that, Oasis was founded. Little did anyone know that Marylen, then in her 40s, was ahead of her time. For St. Louis and eventually, some 40 cities across the nation, the birth of Oasis would change how everyone thought of older adults ...
Downsizing & Donating
Oasis guest blogger Jan Lehman of "Can the Clutter" discusses organizing and/or getting rid of the things in your home you no longer have use for. Jan was a presenter at Oasis in Eugene, OR.
Life as a 50-plus adult
Are we aging successfully? Norman Molesko, a friend of Oasis and author of two books on the topic, understands what it means to age successfully. From his book of poems, Retiring and Senior Living, Experiencing the Second Half of Life*, Norm reflects on his life as he continues to progress in it, in “Quality of Life."
Changes, Changes
On November 4 Marylen Mann turned over the gavel at The Oasis Institute to a new Chairman of the Board, Cindy Brinkley. Marylen shares her thoughts on Oasis as she moves into a new role as a board member.