Published: April 10, 2020 Kendal residents and staff have always helped each other in myriad ways. But sheltering-in-place and social distancing have people finding new ways to show kindness and caring to one another. Kendal resident Nancy Garver broke her shoulder in early March and moved from her

to consider the challenges older gay men and women face. Gay and growing old Because many LGBTQ adults often don’t identity their sexual orientation in surveys and elsewhere, SAGE and others rely on estimates. Of the 2.7 million to 3 million LGBT adults over age 50, one-third live at or below

, visiting care centers and assessing financial resources. But there is another choice available to older adults. Benefits of Aging at a Life Plan Community Residents of a life plan or continuing care retirement community face any future health care challenges with community support and accessible services

.” Post Script:  Students shared that no matter what kind of day they were having, once at Kendal, residents always left them with a smile on their faces. Wishing Bright Futures for Kendal’s High School Graduates! Previous Next

Often, the first people you see when you visit Kendal at Oberlin are the friendly staff at the front reception desk near the main entrance. The front desk is a hub for information, serving residents, visitors and staff seven days a week. We’ve had some changes recently. Veronica Toth accepted a new

Oberlin, Ohio (6/11/2023) – Kendal at Oberlin is happy to announce its designation as a “LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Equality High Performer” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE’s Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). The LEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of residential long

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

with a capital “M.” But residents at Kendal were interested in learning Tai Chi. The exercise helps improve balance and flexibility, strengthens the core, reduces stress and creates mindfulness.  It has benefits for people with arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis and is being incorporated into many