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Empowered older adults are asking themselves “What’s next?”
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Empowered older adults are asking themselves “What’s next?”

Empowered older adults are asking themselves “What’s next?”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2019-11-18T20:26:39-05:00June 5th, 2018|Lifelong learning, National|

Oasis Institute President Paul Weiss says Oasis is leading the way to shift the narrative about older adults from a population in need of service to simply people who can be empowered to serve.

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Encouraging a closer look at the growing part of growing older
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Encouraging a closer look at the growing part of growing older

Encouraging a closer look at the growing part of growing older

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2019-11-19T20:10:39-05:00May 30th, 2018|National|

Centers across the network are seeking opportunities to reach the many older adults who have yet to discover all that Oasis offers.

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The power of positive thinking

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-02T00:00:00-05:00June 2nd, 2014|Health|

“Only those who have mastered the art of happiness can prosper and progress. The happy spirit sees no obstacles, is not blinded by gloom, and invokes the strength and ambition that surmounts all difficulties and gains success.”

If you are not a natural positive thinker, how do you begin to develop the ability?

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Think public health is a problem in the U.S.?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-15T00:00:00-05:00May 15th, 2014|Health|

I’ve been working as a Community Health Coordinator for a few years now but in two very, very different settings. I worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Andes of Peru and am now with Oasis in St. Louis. While my job with both organizations is to help prevent public health problems, the experiences couldn’t be any more different!

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Managing your “stuff”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-29T00:00:00-05:00April 29th, 2014|Health|

As older Americans we have “stuff” that we carry/have carried through our life cycle. Sometimes it’s family issues, sometimes it’s work issues. No matter what "stuff" you have, are you managing it? In the spirit of this year's Older Americans Month, "Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow," Oasis member Ruth Jenerson shares her journey on taking control of her "stuff" so she can live a healthy life.

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Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain
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Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain

Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-28T00:00:00-05:00April 28th, 2014|Health|

Will a good night’s sleep make you smarter? During waking hours the brain is absorbing new information. In order to add the freshly acquired information to the long-term memory banks in the brain, the body needs to sleep.

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Super Simple Pizza Soup
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Super Simple Pizza Soup

Super Simple Pizza Soup

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-21T00:00:00-05:00April 21st, 2014|Health|

Vegetables have never ranked in my top ten favorite foods. Snacking on a sliced green pepper with ranch dip is as close as I had ever been to my daily servings of veggies. Family health issues changed all that. The change started with learning how to improve our diet. So began the process of discovering how to create a delicious meal filled with vegetables ... like Super Simple Pizza Soup!

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The case for lifelong learning
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The case for lifelong learning

The case for lifelong learning

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

Lifelong learning has been a regular part of my vocabulary for a long time. In reality, it starts from the time we enter the world, evolving as we grow. From learning how to feed ourselves, to how to read, to how to drive ... well, you get the picture. What are you doing to learn now?

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How do you decide to support a non-profit?
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How do you decide to support a non-profit?

How do you decide to support a non-profit?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Philanthropy|

Mail just isn’t what it used to be. Remember the days when people actually sent letters to each other? Now the mailbox is filled with junk mail and bills. Just in the past week, I’ve received dozens of letters from nonprofits. Each is worthy of support and I want to contribute and often do what I can. But how do you decide which organizations to commit to?

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How do you discover life after 50?
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How do you discover life after 50?

How do you discover life after 50?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-03-19T00:00:00-05:00March 19th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

We’re proud to offer educational opportunities that help people get the most out of life. And there’s a gold mine of knowledge, talent and passion among our volunteers, instructors and supporters. This is a place to share that knowledge. And that’s where you can help! Interested in being a guest blogger for Oasis?

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