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 At one time or another, we’ve all given our time to help with an event or a fundraiser, perhaps stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, setting up tables and chairs, etc. These days, volunteering often goes beyond these tasks. Volunteers like Sharon Fine are helping sustain organizations.
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 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 is a presenter at OASIS in Eugene, OR., her next program there is February 15.
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From OASIS president, Marcia Kerz, thanks to all of our OASIS family for their support and commitment to OASIS, and a wish for a successful 2012.
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 The first-ever summit of the Partnership for a Healthier America in late November shined a light on one of the most pressing public health problems in our country: childhood obesity.
Our participation in the conversations at the summit gave us good insights on the role OASIS can play in this crisis. Through our intergenerational experience and partnerships, we can bring a powerful resource: the experience and commitment of thousands of volunteers who care about kids.
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Fitness among older adults is a critical issue today. Chronic illnesses caused by inactivity and obesity will be a huge driver of health care costs and reduced quality of life as the baby boomer generation ages. Fitness programs that are proven to work for adults over 50 are a great solution because they help people get and stay physically active, without fear.
This topic was among the issues that OASIS presented on at the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) 2011 annual conference.
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The news coming out of Washington and Wall Street these days is certainly troubling. One way or another, big cuts are coming in the federal budget, and tighter restrictions on programs like Medicare are probably inevitable. At the same time, the lack of a clear strategy regarding our nation’s debt has sent stocks tumbling, further eating into the life savings of many individuals and families.
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Life expectancy today is almost 79 years of age. By the time we turn 50, we’re already well into the second half of our life … which as those of us already there know, is VERY different than the first half!
Are we aging successfully? Our bodies are older, but our spirits are wiser. There’s no reason to not enjoy these golden years, it’s just a matter of perspective.
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”
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The Healthy People 2020 goals aim to improve our nation’s health - a pretty tall order. OASIS is dedicated to helping people achieve their own goals, and keep those healthy resolutions for 2011. If you haven’t figured out yet what you want to do to get healthier this year, here’s a quick five options from OASIS.
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Being able to wield the power of the Internet is a key to successful aging. Every day more essential information is online – from Medicare and prescription drug coverage benefits to banking and job applications. More of us need to work later and life and need to update our technology skills. Staying connected to family and friends is even more important as we get older, and email and social networks can help.
The 2010 annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America was an opportunity to share what we’ve learned so far about technology training for mature adults.
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