Laughter: A New Prescription for Good Health
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and YouTube videos. The program is guided by four elements: clapping, breathing exercises, childlike playfulness and laughing exercises. Laughter guru Dr. Madan Kataria says all can benefit from Laugher Yoga, especially older adults, college students, and people with cancer and depression. Kendal at Oberlin’s
Values: High Quality Work Experience
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/careers-in-aging-services
Published: August 24, 2022 Kendal at Oberlin, and Kendal Corporation’s other affiliates are independent and not part of, or sponsored by any religious or social institution, but they were founded and continue to grow with intentional regard for the principles of the Religious Society of Friends
Values in Action: Welcoming Diversity
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/values-in-action-welcoming-diversity
Published: July 27, 2022 Kendal at Oberlin, and Kendal Corporation’s other affiliates are independent and not part of, or sponsored by any religious or social institution, but they were founded and continue to grow with intentional regard for the principles of the Religious Society of Friends, also
The Resident Stories of Kendal Collects 2017
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Following are some of the resident stories behind “Kendal Collects – 2017,” a biennial art show at Kendal at Oberlin that featured over 80 cherished artworks from residents’ private art collections. This year, a series of blogs and videos highlight some of the personal connections residents have
Kendal's Values & Practices
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Published: September 28, 2022 Since January we have been exploring Kendal’s Values and Practices, which have guided the Kendal at Oberlin community since its inception in 1993. The Kendal Values and Practices, developed by The Kendal Corporation and adopted by all Kendal affiliates, are outlined
Values in Action: Environmental Sustainability
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Published: April 27, 2022 Kendal at Oberlin, and Kendal Corporation’s other affiliates are independent and not part of, or sponsored by any religious or social institution, but they were founded and continue to grow with intentional regard for the principles of the Religious Society of Friends
The Artists of Kendal Creates: 2021
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Published: June 16, 2021 Kendal is home to many creative people and every two years, their artwork is front and center. This year’s “Kendal Creates” exhibit features more than 50 residents and 80 pieces of artwork, from paintings and photography to quilts and ceramics. Although this year’s exhibit
Yoga Teacher Training: Never Too Old
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would force me to face a long-held fear of speaking in front of a group. For most of my life I had been able to avoid being in front of a room, but I grew weary of standing back when there was something I really wanted to say. Early on I came across a quote from marathon runner John Bingham
Meet Kendal Residents: Terry & Charlotte
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/meet-kendal-residents-terry-charlotte
Published: July 17, 2020 Like many older adults, when Terry and Charlotte McGowan decided to move to a life plan community, they took a road trip. A half dozen stops later, one community stood out. “By far Kendal at Oberlin was at the top of the list,” Charlotte says. Now, more than a year after
