Local nonprofit works to get seniors active and learning to fight against social isolation [Video]

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – Social isolation is a major concern for all age groups following the pandemic in the United States. There is heightened concern among older adults.

Enter Oasis St. Louis.

The nationally recognized nonprofit has 250 locations nationwide, supporting over 100,000 seniors. Debbie Abbott at the Clayton location is the person to tell you all about it.

“Hi, this is Debbie from the Oasis office,” Abbott said when answering the front desk phone.

Abbott has been attending classes with Oasis for years. She said the community she found motivated her to sign up as a volunteer, staff the front desk twice a week, and take calls from people asking for information.

“Sometimes they just want to talk,” Abbott shared. “The phones ringing and ringing. This person is just telling stories, but I think maybe I’m the only person they talk to today. I’m not going to cut them off; I’m going …