San Diego Oasis Invites Older Adults Anywhere to Virtual Classes

Patch.com says the California-based nonprofit San Diego Oasis is encouraging adults 50 and up wherever they live to attend free or low-cost virtual classes happening nearly every day of the week all year round. Through its recent virtualized annual Fitness-Palooza, San Diego Oasis's videos have become accessible nationally and internationally at any time. This on-demand option allows older adults the opportunity to keep pace with their fitness and wellness programs. San Diego Oasis also offers multiple free technology-focused classes through a partnership with Cox Communications. "Our online classes are the remedy to battle the challenges the pandemic has thrown their way," said San Diego Oasis CEO Simona Valanciute. "We provide exercise and flexibility classes, technology workshops, and so much more, giving our students an array of classes that will keep them active and independent to help stop the aging clock." Adults 50 and older are at the highest risk not just for contracting the coronavirus, but also for social isolation and loneliness. Those who live purposefully and actively engage are less likely to develop Alzheimer's, more likely to harbor positive attitudes, and feel more connected and curious to explore.