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Getting and Staying Healthy – One Getting and Staying Healthy – Two Category: Bicycling Six lessons I learned in 30 days of biking 30 days of biking . . . and then some Five things I’ve learned while bike riding this summer Travelin’ Light – Safely Top five apps for travelin’ light Travelin’ Light Category: CATCH Healthy Habits Are “healthy” foods loaded with sugar you don’t need? Feeling good from helping out and feeling better for it Get the Skinny on Sugar Meet the CATCH Healthy Habits Heroes who volunteer at Allisonville Elementary Taking a little time from work to volunteer! CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers and kids keep one another on a healthy path Health and Fitness CATCHing on with young and the young-at-heart CATCH Healthy Habits programs getting special recognition 6.4 trillion calories removed from the marketplace! Category: Cities Keeping Fit and Active at Any Age Category: Covid Covid Category: Cybercrime prevention There are few things more annoying and destructive than robocalls. Is it Fact or Fake? How do you identify fake news? Still using Internet Explorer? Stop. Is that website safe and secure? Want more protection for your email and Facebook accounts? WannaCry ransomware. What you need to know to protect yourself. The Google phishing scam that is fooling the experts It’s probably time to delete that Yahoo account Microsoft is banning easy to guess passwords Are you cyber secure? Protecting Ourselves From Fraud Category: Donor stories Oasis impact on community motivates donors to give Making regular gifts to Oasis is as easy as signing up for classes Giving the gift of Oasis Tom Henry volunteers and gives to Oasis because he loves what happens here Life got better for Thelma Willis when she joined Oasis Leaving a legacy with thanks Category: Grandparents Reading aloud is fun for all ages and at the heart of Oasis tutoring Making sure your grandchildren know you Bewitching new ways to connect with my grandchildren Staying connected on Mother’s Day and all year through Defining our legacy Developing computer skills: a bonding experience Grandparents: what’s really in a name? Category: Health Celebrating National Nutrition Month this March The New Science of the Aging Brain Medicare Open Enrollment starts in October each year. Stay informed about changes. Oasis fitness programs keep people on the move Oasis fitness programs keep people on the move Thinking Outside the “Getting Old” Box You’ve decided to make healthier choices. Healthy Habits for Adults can help. Peers help each other learn to lead healthier lives Looking to lose weight? Think less about diets, more about lasting lifestyle changes. Protect your Medicare number to prevent scams Being assertive about your safety can help prevent falls Staying healthy with diabetes What you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment What you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment Turn back the clock with these power nutrients Where to turn for nutrition help for older adults Where to turn for nutrition help for older adults Shake the salt for better heart health Easy strategies for keeping holiday feasting fun and healthy Results from study of Oasis Diabetes workshops spotlighted in Aging Today Are you a caregiver? Top 5 strategies for taking care of yourself Giving keeps Oasis growing Is Medicare meeting your needs? Here’s how to make sure. Exercise your power to stand tall and prevent a fall Building a playbook for aging well Making better choices for health Senior Health & Fitness Day is every day at Oasis Something to talk about with someone who cares What is Oasis to You? Resolving for a new year of changes For healthy shopping, stay on the outskirts of the grocery store Resolving for a new year of changes Making that New Year’s fitness resolution stick Life changes and the holidays Thanksgiving feasting can still be healthy A happy, healthy Halloween Knowing the facts about breast cancer Food des(s)erts: in search of healthy foods, including treats Start your fight against the flu Strength and endurance make daily living better Take a stand to prevent falls Teaching is a Healthy Habit for Genetra Get started with a fitness plan that fits you Regular exams are essential to keeping your eyes healthy The fulfilling life of a volunteer Betty Swuson gets pumped! A lasting impact on topics that matter The secret to driving at age 100 Jumpstart your fitness plan with a personal trainer Getting older really is getting better Like many caregivers, Nate Berger appreciates knowing he’s not alone Ava Bush shares her positive approach to living with diabetes Brain Healthy Living The Patient Portal: The Digital Doorway to Manage Your Health The Patient Portal: The Digital Doorway to Manage Your Health Keeping the sun fun Being active should be fun for everyone Staying Active: A Goal for Every Age The truth about carbohydrates Volunteering with Oasis is good for you! Clearing up confusion about Medicare Go take a walk Forming healthy habits Ending childhood obesity requires collective efforts Healthy mouth, healthy body Dark chocolate, red wine and your health Diabetes, the heart and the trifecta of health Health insurance marketplace open enrollment ends February 15 Keep your heart and lungs healthy with the right kind of exercise Vaccines are not just for kids Screenings are good for your health I’m not smoking–I’m “vaping” Power walking that exercises the body and the mind Keeping New Year’s resolutions realistic Volunteering can be the gift of a lifetime Generation gaps can get in the way of valuable common ground Is it time for a screening? Medicare open enrollment New tool makes dining out the healthy way easier Exercise is an important part of the conversation about diabetes Smart feasting on Thanksgiving Preventing Falls Starts When? Managing stress is a must to keep the joy in life alive Managing stress is a must to keep the joy in life alive Now is the time to make changes to your Medicare plan for 2015 What exactly is fitness anyway? Fats and Salts and Sugars, Oh My! Fats and Salts and Sugars, Oh My! About those labels Being SMART about fitness plan makes success attainable Healthy eating is actually a great deal Children bring home what they learn Deciding you are going to make healthy changes is the first step Kids in Oasis CATCH Healthy Habits bring home what they learn Deciding you are going to make healthy changes is the first step Healthy habits are CATCH-ing Bread baked the old-fashioned way is worth the wait This fall control your risk for a fall A tight fit leads to new lease on life and health Corn, nutritious corn … what’s your favorite way to eat it? Social connections are more important than ever as we age Take your brain out for a spin now and then … it will thank you An experiment in laughter Getting healthy by giving back Food safety is no joke How to stop and enjoy the world around you? Try birdwatching How to help reduce your risk of falling Silly Putty…the retro toy has other uses, too Eating healthy and delicious Gluten-free shopping Thank you, Oasis CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers! Understanding your body’s metabolism to lose weight Stress may be inevitable, but it’s manageable Knowing heart disease risk factors and options for modifying can help reduce worries Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling! The power of positive thinking Skipping breakfast? That’s one way to become “hangry” Building strong bones now for your future Five great reasons to join an exercise class Dancing … yep, it is exercise Volunteering is helping Joan Valdes stay healthy A good reason to get RIPPED Think public health is a problem in the U.S.? Reading nutrition labels can help with getting nutrients you may need Have you planted your tomatoes yet? Managing your “stuff” The Garden Grazers, Fruit Loops & Freggies Older internet users suffer less depression Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain Super Simple Pizza Soup Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby Fruit loop throwdown Quit the sit Deadline for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment is today Caring for an older population Happy AND Healthy Holidays! For Medicare participants Falling … Do you live the “Oasis lifestyle?” Different ways to “eat the rainbow” Are you eating your daily rainbow? Training for impact Preventing obesity is everyone’s business A New Year’s wish from Oasis Setting the table for children’s health Fitness over 50 Staying healthy was never more important What are you doing to get healthy? Category: Healthy and Safe Staying healthy, socially active and adapting to the new normal Category: Indianapolis shared Tutoring takes on history to celebrate the past with the future One tutor, one child, two lives changed Category: Jobs Being the new kid on the workplace block–at 57 Looking for and keeping a job at any age Category: Language Arts Category: Libraries Teaching is all in the family for this father-son duo Older adults with technology know-how have the world at their fingertips Building community via technology drives this Pittsburgh instructor Immigrant experience fuels passion for volunteering Finding books, fulfillment and even a job at the library The value of Spanish language computer training for library patrons Meeting technology demand public library style Category: Life after 50 Thanking our veterans today and every day Silver Screen Series Social Security turns 80! Aging in a Healthy Way Annette Guisbond has people talking about the “State of the Union” Protect yourself and others from financial exploitation How do you add meaning to your Memorial Day celebration? Planning for a meaningful Memorial Day Turning into our mothers might be a good thing! What’s the best advice your mother gave you? May is Older Americans Month Creating communities that all generations can call home is worth the effort Social engagement: a key to successful aging The Gift of Christmas Popcorn and pics The gift of giving What a difference 25 years can make! Writing connects us to our past, our present and others A tribute to our veterans Celebrating a 50th college reunion with a memorable keepsake For some, our best happens after 50! Grandma was a “model” citizen Taking a step back in time is a great reason and way to learn technology Older adults are prime targets for fraud and scams Take advantage of your smart phone apps this summer Thinking outside the typical job-hunting box Fourth of July and tomato pie Becoming a parent at (almost) 50 How well did I know my dad? The nest is empty … now what? So what about retirement? If you can, do you want to? Turning ageism on its age Neutralizing the naysayers Every day is Mother’s Day! Finding your way back after a later-in-life job loss Category: Lifelong learning Lifelong Learning Virtual Classes Impact Lives Our volunteers, our heroes. Join us for National Volunteer Week. Are your passwords passé ? Hit hard by aging? Exploring why Facebook’s latest challenge should be challenged. Lifelong learning programs offer solution to social isolation Empowered older adults are asking themselves “What’s next?” When confident about technology, older adults stay connected Oasis instructor thinks ‘inside’ the box Good health, new friends among many benefits of lifelong learning What is in a Word? Aging Terminologies, Self-Perception and Self Esteem Travel the world with a seasoned guide through an Oasis YouTube video Is it fake news? Find out how to know for sure. Packing for the journey What’s in a milestone? That depends on who you ask and when you ask them. Celebrate the season of giving by supporting programs you know and love Writing new chapters of life takes courage and imagination No matter how hot the topic, people want good conversation Thinking about our mothers before they were mothers Making our days count This 84-year-old knows more about technology than you do Supporting the lifelong adventure of learning Making connections count with technology Fraud prevention works best with a little help from our friends In the news Reading . . . a win-win resolution American adults still unfamiliar with online learning options The Gift of Age Tutors get training on how iPads enhance learning What does the “selfie” obsession say about us? Going back home to deck the halls Calling all bloggers A season and reason for giving Got a tech question? Ask a techie. Getting on stage for the first time Removing the language barrier translates to success with technology Oasis and RSVP: a natural connection Who was Rosie the Riveter? Women of the founding era: part 2 Women of the founding era: “remembering the ladies” Annie Malone: Historic Jewel Recalling an instrument of peace–Martin Luther King, Jr. Getting technology help from family members Life can be a dance – but what if I don’t know the steps? Social groups help in combatting social isolation Discovering the desire to learn something new The case for lifelong learning How do you discover life after 50? A 30-year journey to successful aging Downsizing & Donating Life as a 50-plus adult Changes, Changes Category: Los Angeles shared Category: Medicare Category: Meet our tutors With one-on-one Oasis tutoring time, students get a reading boost and a new friend Tutoring yields a lasting friendship and the motivation to keep going Oasis joins national Generation to Generation campaign Margie Hobby helped her student find her voice Category: Meet our tutors STL Giving tutoring a try Oasis tutor El Douglas understands the power of one-on-one Sharing volunteer passions with employer pays off Category: National Confessions of a Professional Sports Photographer Online, virtual classes for older adults offered anywhere by Oasis Everywhere A message on Racial Injustice from Oasis Institute President, Paul Weiss Latest video: Romance or catfishing scams are on the rise Oasis tutors are helping children stay on track with summer reading Changing the face of aging with Oasis The Caregiving Dilemma: When Family Support is not an Option In 2019, Americans over 60 will outnumber those under 18 Oasis tutors prove that finding right volunteer fit can lead to lasting path of purpose Windows 10 will warn you when connecting to insecure Wi-Fi networks Celebrating a milestone birthday with 50 acts of kindness World War II Veteran Keeps His Tech Skills Sharp With Oasis Connections Encouraging a closer look at the growing part of growing older Oasis partners with WISE & Healthy Aging in Los Angeles Making a difference in many ways for many years Online shopping is about to get safer National Senior Corps Week is a great time to honor RSVP Oasis Tutors Enjoying audiobooks is easier than ever Friendship and finger-knitting helped this mentor and student create success Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring selected as 2017 Program of Distinction Massive disasters provide endless opportunity for fraud Want to ditch your Facebook account? Read this first! Oasis Institute Names New President Chairman Matt Geekie highlights Oasis work in 2016 and new leadership Sam Donaldson spreads the word about Oasis in public service announcements Pop-up ads driving you crazy? Try an ad blocker. The BIG list of holiday gifts for tech lovers Veteran tutor puts his own spin on helping kids succeed Apples iPhone 7 is water resistant but dont go swimming just yet 10 Wellness Apps to Monitor Your Health The rewards of service The best is yet to come Leadership team helps Upstate Oasis thrive Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 Our 2014 annual report shows how people are aging in a healthy way What’s next for the Oasis website Cant wait for Windows 10? Get in line now. Celebrating volunteers Our new website is a community work in progress Our new website launches Monday March 30 Welcome (and thanks) to our website testers. Were glad youre here! Five questions to help you find your next volunteer role Category: National Connections Take our FREE Cybersecurity Course How to use Zoom controls when taking an Oasis online class Category: National Health Music Therapy and Medicine BrainSavers® – Introduction Aging Mastery Program – Longer, fuller lives Category: National Tutoring Oasis Tutors as Mentors Summer Author Series Oasis Tutors–Guardians of Literacy Meet our AmeriCorps VISTA members! Growth comes from a place of being uncomfortable. With Generations to Lead, Come on, Let’s Read! January is National Mentoring Month Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program Celebrates 30 Years of Impact Category: News releases Oasis Receives $75,000 Senior Corps RSVP Grant to Expand Intergenerational Tutoring Program Federal Grants Enable Preventive Health Programs to Reach More Older Missourians Oasis Connections Wins Awards in 2018 National Mature Media Awards Program The Oasis Institute Reaches GuideStar Platinum New Research Shows Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Improves Health Outcomes and Saves $3 in Health Costs for Every $1 Spent Oasis Receives $15,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Oasis and Anthem Foundation partner to help older adults reduce chronic disease risk Astrazeneca Healthcare Foundation Awards $223,501 Grant To Oasis Institute To Improve Heart Health Federal Trade Commission, Oasis & Wells Fargo Advisors kick off program to empower older adults to fight fraud and scams Category: Oasis Everywhere Category: Philanthropy How do you decide to support a non-profit? It’s Giving Tuesday! Giving with Impact Category: Promotional Aetna Medicare Ascension Complete Category: Rochester shared Category: San Antonio shared Category: San Diego shared Category: Savvy Living Changing things up on Valentine’s Day good for your heart Finding your Valentine through online dating Happy Commitment Day! Thanking the old-fashioned way with a handwritten note That’s Amore! Creating costumes on a budget Save money, save the environment! Category: Science Category: Science Across the Generations Category: St. Louis Category: St. Louis shared Category: Syracuse shared Category: Technology Think no one sees your resume? You may be right. Category: Themes Category: Top national Zoom Meetings to require Passcodes or Waiting Rooms New to Zoom? Here’s some tips on getting started. Category: Top Program Specific Category: Tutor Power Category: Tutoring February 5, 2020 is World Read Aloud Day! Join the celebration! 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