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Federal Grants Enable Preventive Health Programs to Reach More Older Missourians
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Federal Grants Enable Preventive Health Programs to Reach More Older Missourians

Federal Grants Enable Preventive Health Programs to Reach More Older Missourians

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2019-12-05T17:48:13-05:00March 6th, 2019|News releases|

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).

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What is in a Word? Aging Terminologies, Self-Perception and Self Esteem
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What is in a Word? Aging Terminologies, Self-Perception and Self Esteem

What is in a Word? Aging Terminologies, Self-Perception and Self Esteem

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2019-11-21T17:25:05-05:00May 7th, 2018|Lifelong learning, National|

Geriatric. Senior. Older adult. What is the impact of the words we use to describe ourselves as we age?

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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.

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Top five apps for travelin’ light

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Bicycling, Health, Technology|

I try to be ready for anything on the road, a tendency that was burned in during my scout leader years of "Being Prepared." Smartphones make it easy to bring along maps, itineraries, tour guides and resources – so all the information you need is in your hip pocket.

Here are my favorites, in Part Two of the "Travelin' Light" series.

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Quit the sit

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-04T00:00:00-05:00April 4th, 2014|Health|

Have you heard the new phrase “quit the sit” or “sitting is the new smoking”? Well, this is big news. The chair is linked to rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases.Here's why you need to keep moving!

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Different ways to “eat the rainbow”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2013-06-07T00:00:00-05:00June 7th, 2013|Health|

Our May blog asked the question, "Are you eating your daily rainbow?" The daily rainbow is five different colors of fruits and vegetables per day. Once you know about the daily rainbow of healthy eating, of course you will need options for eating it! Here's more on delicious ways to get your daily serving of fruits and veggies.

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