Oasis Institute Webmaster, Author at Oasis Institute

Every day is Mother’s Day!
Gallery
Every day is Mother’s Day!

Every day is Mother’s Day!

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-08T00:00:00-05:00May 8th, 2014|Life after 50|

This year celebrates 100 years since Anna Jarvis was successful in her movement to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States. We were raised with our father telling us that “every day is Mother’s Day!" He was instilling in us the importance of appreciating a stay-at-home mom raising eight daughters and five sons. He was teaching us to say thank you.

0

Travelin’ Light – Safely

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-08T00:00:00-05:00May 8th, 2014|Bicycling, Health|

I've met with all kinds of hazards training for an upcoming bke tour. With T-minus-2 days til we roll out, it's time to tie up the safety plan for our trip. Here are my top six rules for staying safe, in Part Three of the "Travelin' Light" series.

0

Have you planted your tomatoes yet?
Gallery
Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-07T00:00:00-05:00May 7th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day in my own special way this coming weekend, when I plant tomatoes. When I read Jamsey Thomas’ blog about hobbies a few weeks ago, I wasn’t surprised to see gardening near the top of the list for people age 50-plus. I’m 50-plus, and I love gardening, especially vegetable gardening. But then, tomatoes and I go way back. I like to say that tomatoes put me through college.

0

Finding your way back after a later-in-life job loss

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-06T00:00:00-05:00May 6th, 2014|Life after 50|

“We have been informed that you and your staff will not be a part of the new program as had been originally planned. As of July 1, 2014, your office and positions will be dissolved”…

Anyone ever heard something like this before? Mary Calhoun found herself in a situation that many older workers have experienced. For her, putting on a positive attitude was key for moving forward.

0

Discovering the desire to learn something new
Gallery
Discovering the desire to learn something new

Discovering the desire to learn something new

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-05T00:00:00-05:00May 5th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

... Tom had discovered the ukulele tucked away on a shelf in the corner of the musty barn and in that serendipitous moment had discovered within him a desire to make music.

Learning to play a musical instrument not only inspires your creative soul but also is an entertaining way to unwind after a hectic day. What instrument should you play?

0

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.

0

The Garden Grazers, Fruit Loops & Freggies

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

A friendly little eating competition, "Help for Your Health: Fruits and Vegetables Challenge" has sparked a dialogue and prompted everyone to think about their diet. I was surprised that such a simple competition could teach us so much about fruits and vegetables, while encouraging our co-workers too. It was also surprising to learn how much we didn't know.

0

Older internet users suffer less depression

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

Michigan State University's Shelia Cotten finds computer use among retirees reduces the risk of depression by more than 30%--using a model similar to Oasis Connections.

0

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

0

Super Simple Pizza Soup
Gallery
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!

0

About Oasis Institute Webmaster