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
Yoga is For All
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to the wall. You can remain in this position for 5 to 15 minutes. Kendal embraces yoga In a recent fitness survey the number one requested class by Kendal residents and staff was yoga. And the Wellness staff responded with a schedule that includes an assortment of different types of yoga, such as chair
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
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
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
Healthy Drinks for Over Age 50
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weight (for example, 40 ounces if you weigh 120 pounds), but that may vary for older adults. “It’s best to talk to your doctor to determine how much water you should be drinking daily,” the national aging council advises. Learn More About Kendal at Oberlin – A Vibrant Community for Older Adults
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. Plan Well to Live Well Your first step to joining the Kendal at Oberlin senior living community is to become
The Benefits of Being Around Animals
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activities to boost confidence and mental wellness. Also consider pet sitting for a friend. A few days with a dog, cat or bird might be just the physical and emotional boost you need. At Kendal, home to 22 dogs and 30 cats, residents who don’t own pets often have opportunities to interact with the animals