Oasis Blog
Going back home to deck the halls
Guest blogger Anne Heinrich's Christmas gift came early this year: a precious few hours with her first family, the one she's had from the beginning.
Calling all bloggers
Chances are, you have some knowledge that could be helpful to others. The Oasis blog is a great way to share what you know in an easy-to-write, easy-to-read style.
Thanking our veterans today and every day
Oasis participants and U.S. veterans Dean Zimmerman and Ethel Mariam reflect on their years of service in honor of Veterans Day.
A season and reason for giving
Oasis programs have high impact for adults 50+ and the communities in which they live. It's all made possible with generous support from the community.
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
Signing up or making changes to your Medicare coverage can be confusing, but there are a number of resources available, including MyMedicareMatters, an online tool developed by NCOA.
One tutor, one child, two lives changed
Third grade was a turnaround year for Marquis. With help from his Oasis tutor Flora Bryant, he improved his reading scores dramatically. Flora is pleased, but not surprised.
Silver Screen Series
Maturity and Its Muse Executive Director Lynn Hamilton previews four films to be featured in the 2015 Silver Screen Series. These films explore the challenges and joys of aging.
Social Security turns 80!
Eighty years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Understanding the complexities of the program can be tricky, but the best place to start is knowing a little history.
Defining our legacy
In a world that revolves around technology, creating legacy that you can touch and feel can be a challenge. Thinking beyond silver and china, I want to pass on something of real value: what I know how to do.
Our 2014 annual report shows how people are aging in a healthy way
Meet El, Hoagy, Ava, Laura and more of the people who are getting more out of life – and giving more – through Oasis.
Aging in a Healthy Way
The 2014 Oasis Annual Report features inspiring people who know that their work in the world counts— like Hoagy Carmichael, Laura Moreno, Ava Bush and El Douglas. By participating in our national programs, they demonstrate loud and clear that they want less focus on limitations and more on opportunities.
Annette Guisbond has people talking about the “State of the Union”
Annette Guisbond started a conversation back in 2008 that was so interesting that people keep coming back to Syracuse Oasis for more. “The State of the Union” series covers timely, informative topics, featuring local experts from the media, politics and scholars.