Free STNA Training Program Staff Stories New Faces at the Front Desk Often, the first people you see when visit Kendal at Oberlin are the friendly staff at the reception desk at the main entrance. New staff members are happy to greet… Read More Kendal’s Director of Nursing Recognized Kendal

is Older Americans Month, which means you’ll be hearing a lot about the lives of older adults, both their successes and the challenges they face. According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads this national observance every May: “When Older Americans Month was established

, the latter which sells Patagonia, North Face, Columbia and other outdoor brands. Both outlets offer lots of expert advice too, like how to choose base layers and winter coats, even “how to go to the bathroom in the woods.” Good walking shoes or boots are always important, but especially in icy and cold

Old and Young in 5 Cities to discuss White House Conference on Aging Key Issues On May 28, Kendal is partnering with its local PBS-TV station to webcast live, intergenerational discussions about the four themes of the upcoming White House Conference on Aging: retirement security, healthy aging

of the difficulties older LGBT adults face as they age and move into long-term care communities. A panel discussion will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. Several LGBT residents will share their personal stories, experiences at Kendal and concerns about aging. The week will conclude with the film

the courage to face the world as it is, and to be unrelenting in their desire to see it change. To that end, this upcoming year I will establish a Presidential Initiative for faculty and students that seeks to address issues of violence, police-community relationships, and racial injustices. One could imagine

on a Kendal gallery wall this summer. The fiber art dolls are made of fabric, felt, buttons, beads, even cat whiskers and dryer lint. “I discovered art dolls about 20 years ago. It uses all the things I love most to do — sewing, painting, sculpting and working with lovely fabrics, yarns, faces

Published: September 5, 2018 It’s no secret that Kendal at Oberlin is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It’s also no surprise, given the creative, talented and energetic men and women who call Kendal home, that the celebration is eclectic and extensive.   The pinnacle is a gala banquet

Published: July 1, 2021 Conversations about gay rights have been going on at Kendal at Oberlin for years, but in recent times the conversations during Pride Month have been more deliberate as both gay and straight residents come together to talk, learn and support each other. A watershed event