The fulfilling life of a volunteer
CATCH Healthy Habits has given Mary McFerson new ways to stay active, both physically and in her community.
Betty Swuson gets pumped!
Betty Swuson knew it was time to get moving. Participating in the Get Pumped! program gave her the start she needed.
A lasting impact on topics that matter
Oasis participant Louise Polcari was inspired by the White House Conference on Aging, and played a part in the Conference watch party held at the Washington Metro Oasis.
The secret to driving at age 100
Gerontologist Judi Bonilla offers a planning strategy for determining if you are still up for being in the driver's seat, and a plan for moving forward when you decide to stop driving.
Jumpstart your fitness plan with a personal trainer
September is National Go4Life Month, a perfect time to amp up your physical activity. Need help getting started or changing it up? Here are some tips for finding a personal trainer plus other free or low-cost resources.
With technology and gratitude, Suzanne Tobin navigates life with disabilities
Writer Suzanne Tobin describes how technology and the Americans With Disabilities Act have shaped her “new normal.”
Packing Memories for the Journey
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and one of its goals is to bring to those families caring for loved ones with this disease greater awareness of the predicaments and situations they will face.
Hearing loss can be managed with new technology
If you have a hearing loss, the thing to do is to spend some time on yourself to find what works best for you. Lise Hamilton's advice on how to find the right technology is a helpful way to get started for you or a loved one.
Ava Bush shares her positive approach to living with diabetes
Ava Bush helps others at Indianapolis Oasis realize that managing diabetes is just part of what they must do to be healthy. She’s learning strategies, too, thanks to a program that teaches self-management skills for people with the condition.
Brain Healthy Living
It is important to understand that Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging, but like other parts of our bodies, our brains may lose some agility as we get older, if we do not take care of it. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a great time to get in-the-know about the facts of brain health.