Kendal Residents in Age Well Study
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“The Age Well Study” is a five-year, nationwide study examining the impact of residing in a Life Plan Community on residents’ health and wellness. Kendal at Oberlin is one of 122 Life Plan Communities participating in the study, conducted by the Mather Institute. The Year 4 survey
Farmers Markets and Other Fresh News
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Published: June 18, 2020 We always celebrate Ohio’s summer harvest of corn, peaches and the like but this year when we’re searching for reminders that life’s beauty continues it’s especially gratifying to see our state’s colorful fresh bounty in the fields and in our hands. Kendal at Oberlin
Healthy Aging: The Friendship Factor
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.” Kendal Residents Share their Friendship Stories “Under the best of circumstances, moving to a new place is challenging, but the pandemic added another layer of difficulty,” says Lillie Long, who moved to Kendal with her husband (and best friend) Nick last spring. Despite the restrictions on group
Positive Attitude on Aging - What Kendal Residents Love About Aging
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from Oxford, Ohio over more than two decades. The Yale researcher Becca Levy found that those with a positive attitude toward aging lived on average 7.5 years longer than those who viewed it as something bad. What Kendal residents “love” about growing old We asked a number of Kendal residents what
Red & Orange on Your Dinner Plate
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in Elyria. And if you need yet another reason to eat locally grown produce, remember buying locally supports your farming neighbors and reduces transportation and other stresses on the environment. A favorite orange dish at Kendal Here’s a fall favorite recipe from Kendal Executive Chef Scott Stonestreet
Stretch Your Muscles Right
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, Kendal’s Wellness Coordinator at Kendal who recently gave a presentation on stretching properly. We all know it’s important to stretch before and after exercising, but make it last 5 to 10 minutes or longer, Jill says. And you might need a timer or stopwatch to reach your goal. Also try to stretch
Gardening: Good for Body and Soul
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to smaller homes, including life plan communities. Kendal’s Community Garden The community garden, currently comprised of 34 plots, has been part of Kendal since its first summer in 1994. While many residents cultivate smaller gardens around their cottages, the community garden gives other residents
American Heart Month
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imagery or progressive muscle relaxation. A nature walk, taking a hot bath, doing yoga, listening to soothing music and talking to a close friend are other ways to ease tension. Remember: There is no one way, experiment until your find your way to relax. Learn More About Kendal at Oberlin
Aging Well No Matter Your Age
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conducted by AARP Research, in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. Older adults cite relationships with family, friends and their community as the cornerstone of their happiness. Are you making plans for the future? Kendal at Oberlin offers an active lifestyle with opportunities for lifelong