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Enriching the Lives of Mature Adults |
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News
OASIS Receives $778,424 in Grants from the Missouri Foundation for Health
to Improve Physical and Mental Health for Mature Adults
Two Grants Will Support Programs for Adults in St. Louis and St. Francois County
ST. LOUIS, January 24, 2006 - OASIS has received a two-year $300,000 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health to offer "The OASIS Healthy Life Program," a comprehensive obesity prevention program. The program combines physical activity, nutrition education, ongoing support and behavior change strategies to support older adults in making physical activity and dietary changes.
Adults age 50 and older will participate in research-based physical activity and nutrition behavior-change programs and neighborhood based peer-led discussion groups. Lay leaders will be trained to lead the discussion groups to help support participants' lifestyle changes that address obesity and physical inactivity. Working in partnership with Lutheran Senior Services, St. Andrews Resources for Seniors, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and St. Louis Area Agency on Aging, OASIS will offer the project to 700 older adults living in the 63136 and 63108 zip codes.
The Missouri Foundation for Health awarded a second grant of $478,424 over three years to OASIS to offer the "OASIS Elderly Wellness Program" in cooperation with Parkland Health Center and BJC Behavioral Health. The purpose of the program is to improve mental wellness among rural older adults and encourage utilization of mental health services. The program targets older adults age 55 and over residing in the St. Francois County. The project will improve mental health through peer-led discussion groups, health education classes that address mental wellness, nutrition, physical activity and chronic diseases and referrals to more intensive mental health treatment. More than 600 adults will be reached during the grant period. A social worker will be hired to lead the project activities.
The St. Louis-based OASIS Institute is the national administrative office for a network of OASIS centers located in 25 cities throughout the United States. Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, health, technology and volunteer service, OASIS strengthens communities by providing lifelong learning and service opportunities that inspire mature adults to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives.
Funding for both projects was provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health, a philanthropic organization whose vision is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves.
For more information: Janice Branham (314) 862-2933 ext. 229 jbranham@oasisnet.org OASIS News Releases April 28, 2008 OASIS Video to be Broadcast on National Television April 1, 2008 OASIS Receives $2.5 Million from The Atlantic Philanthropies Supporting Business Plan for Expansion October 10, 2007 OASIS Marks 25th Anniversary at National Conference, unveils five-year business plan to increase its impact March 14, 2007 AT&T Foundation Makes $1 Million Technology Grant to The OASIS Institute March 7, 2007 OASIS Receives National Leadership Award from NCOA February 8, 2007 OASIS Plans to Expand Programs to Reach a Broader Audience Atlantic Philanthropies Grant To Support Expansion Plan February 5, 2007 OASIS Institute Names Five Centers of Excellence for 2007-08 November 6, 2006 Marylen Mann Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Washington University October 30, 2006 OASIS Institute Receives National Award from HHS for Promoting Healthy Lifestyle August 2, 2006 New Research Shows Active Living Every Day a Success at Activating Sedentary Adults June 21, 2006 Four New Directors Elected to the Board of The OASIS Institute April 11, 2006 OASIS Wins National RespectAbility Program of Excellence Award Recognizing Promising Practices in Civic Engagement April 11, 2006 OASIS Awarded $45,000 Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Intergenerational Healthy Lifestyles Program January 24, 2006 OASIS Receives $778,424 in Grants from the Missouri Foundation for Health to Improve Physical and Mental Health for Mature Adults January 18, 2006 OASIS President Participates in White House Conference on Aging December 5, 2005 OASIS Founder Marylen Mann Receives AARP Impact Award August 25, 2005 SBC Foundation Funds OASIS Project to Expand Workforce Development and Community Service June 27, 2005 Survey Finds Older Americans, Baby Boomers Want Jobs With a Purpose April 5, 2005 Department Store Helps City Seniors Find Haven to Continue Learning March 16, 2005 AoA's You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign Recognizes Joint Project of OASIS and San Antonio Partners March 5, 2005 More Seniors Use Technology to Stay Connected New study shows Internet use by mature adults up 6 percent (age 50-64); 9 percent (age 65+) |
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