Want to ditch your Facebook account? Read this first!

By |2017-08-29T00:00:00-05:00August 29th, 2017|National, Technology|

If you find yourself not using Facebook as much as you used to, or you simply would like to take a break, there are a few options at your disposal. Before taking the plunge of deleting your account, you could just un-follow Facebook friends you don't want to talk to and unsubscribe from some groups. However, if you’ve set your mind on getting rid of Facebook once and for all, here’s what you need to do.

Falls prevention programs cut costs and keep people in the swing of things

By |2019-11-25T20:28:54-05:00May 19th, 2017|Albuquerque shared, Health, National|

Oasis is partnering with health providers and managed care to engage more people in evidence-based falls prevention programs that reduce healthcare costs.

WannaCry ransomware. What you need to know to protect yourself.

By |2019-11-25T20:55:11-05:00May 17th, 2017|Cybercrime prevention, National, Technology|

Last week, the so-called WannaCry ransomware virus began infecting computers. It quickly spread across the globe and disrupted critical networks.  WannaCry may be the biggest, and most expensive, worldwide ransomware attack to date. Here is how to protect yourself.

No matter how hot the topic, people want good conversation

By |2019-12-02T16:54:17-05:00May 10th, 2017|Lifelong learning, Los Angeles shared, National, Rochester shared, Washington shared|

Is it possible to have civil, even friendly conversations about current events these days? Oasis instructors say so in Rochester, Los Angeles and Washington where discussions are flourishing.

Building community via technology drives this Pittsburgh instructor

By |2019-11-26T20:18:23-05:00May 8th, 2017|Libraries, Technology, Volunteering|

Volunteer Harvey Schoenman believes in the importance of staying in touch with loved ones. He helps others keep connected by organizing Meetups and teaching technology classes in metro Pittsburgh.

Tutoring yields a lasting friendship and the motivation to keep going

By |2019-11-26T20:32:58-05:00May 4th, 2017|Meet our tutors, National, Tutoring, Volunteering|

This Oasis tutor and her first grade student formed a bond that is still going strong 19 years later. Their connection has made both of their lives better.

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