Adults across the nation prove that getting older can be an opportunity for something new
Participants from across the Oasis network are learning new things, taking charge of their wellness and embracing opportunities to have an impact on their communities.
Strategies for aging planning when you are on your own
Family caregiving has long been the cornerstone of our healthcare system, but not everyone has that option.
A $1.5 million grant from Administration for Community Living will boost Oasis impact
Oasis, the Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the Curators of the University of Missouri will reach more older adults throughout Missouri with support from the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Anthem Foundation and Oasis offer a great way to get started: Healthy Habits for Adults.
Most people associate weight loss with dieting, but for lasting results, developing healthy habits that you can actually stick with is the proven approach.
Guard your Medicare card as carefully as you do your credit cards.
Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from Medicare Cards beginning in 2018 to reduce potential for fraud.
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It's important to let friends and family know what you need to feel steady on your feet.
What does being assertive have to do with falls prevention? Everything. If people know what you need, most are happy to help.
Choosing health insurance is no longer a one-time decision for most Medicare beneficiaries.
Decisions you make during the Open Enrollment period now will take effect on January 1, 2018. A careful annual review is a good idea.
Interested in Helping People with a Chronic Condition Live a Healthier Life?
Oasis is seeking community volunteers to train as peer leaders for an interactive chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP).
Once trained, the peer leaders will work in pairs to lead workshops at various sites in Onondaga County. Each workshop runs for six weeks (one day a week for 2 ½ hours a day).
Update includes new websites and mobile apps
Wellness on the Web has been updated with new websites and mobile fitness apps.
Wellness with Cindy
“There is one thing in this good old world that is positively sure—happiness is for all who strive to be happy—and those who laugh are happy." The quote is from Hollywood icon, Douglas Fairbanks, from his book Laugh and Live.Though published in 1917, the sentiments expressed in the book are timeless. Laughter is good for you!
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Juggling is not just entertaining, its exercise for the brain and body. Researchers have found links between learning to juggle and an increase in the grey matter in the brain. Twenty percent of the oxygen taken in by the body goes to the brain and 95% of that oxygen goes into grey matter.
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“Only those who have mastered the art of happiness can prosper and progress. The happy spirit sees no obstacles, is not blinded by gloom, and invokes the strength and ambition that surmounts all difficulties and gains success.”
If you are not a natural positive thinker, how do you begin to develop the ability?
Let’s face it - starting an exercise program for most people is fairly easy. Sticking to an exercise program and making it a part of your everyday routine like brushing your teeth is a totally different story. Just look at the amount of people year after year who start New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight, diet and exercise only to fail in a few weeks time. Joining an exercise class might be a way to keep you on track.
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One habit that causes bad food choices is skipping meals, particularly breakfast. The human body needs energy and nutrients to start the day, which makes breakfast the most important meal of the day. Don't let your mind overrule your body’s common sense. Experience the bounty of life when you use your brainpower, fueled by breakfast, to make simple yet effective lifestyle changes.
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The nutrition label is on almost every package of food. Numbers and percentages for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium and more are listed on the label. What does it all mean to the consumer? How can we use the information on the label to make informed food choices?