Why Kendal Early Learning Center is Tops
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Published: June 28, 2024 When Jeni Hoover meets someone and says she works with children at Kendal at Oberlin she often hears this reply – “what are you doing with kids at Kendal?” “I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard that,” says Jeni, who has been director of the Kendal Early
Living Well with Dementia
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Published: October 28, 2022 The theme of this year’s Dementia Action Alliance Conference was “living well with dementia” and the Kendal residents and staff who attended the Indianapolis conference saw countless examples of people doing just that. From board members and presenters who introduced
A Resident Founder Shares His Story
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Kendal at Oberlin resident Elizabeth Hole heard many wonderful stories when visiting fellow residents who now live in the Stephens Care Center. She decided to record and share some of these stories to portray the vibrant spirit of the people who live here. This first installation of “Voices from
Kendal at Oberlin Supports Art Education
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Creating Art Kits For Area Preschool Children Kendal at Oberlin artists have been busy unleashing their creativity on designing art kits for local preschoolers. It’s a pandemic outreach program coordinated by Firelands Association for the Visual Arts in Oberlin (FAVA) and Kendal at Oberlin’s Art
Back to School for Older Adult Students
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the classroom online, so even distance is no longer a deterrent to lifelong learning. What a Great Time to be an Older Student! Just ask Kendal resident Nanette Holben. “I am enrolled in an Oberlin College course focusing on Ukrainian literature and film of the 20th century—a reflection of my family
Kendal at Oberlin is a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare Organization
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The Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Kendal and the Health Benefit of Trees Good news for Kendal at Oberlin and the John Bartram Arboretum! The Arbor Day Foundation has named Kendal at Oberlin a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare institution for its commitment to planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees
The Conversation Project
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Published: November 8, 2023 For several years Kendal has been offering workshops about the importance of talking with loved ones about end-of-life decisions. At the start of the workshop residents often comment, “My family isn’t ready for this,” but return after having the conversation to say, “I
Young and Old Gather to Dance!
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Published: March 28, 2025 Walk by the Kendal at Oberlin Fitness Center on a Friday afternoon and you’ll see about 20 Oberlin College students and Kendal residents dancing and moving playfully to music and prompts as they laugh and chatter. It’s called “Creative Movement,” but the Oberlin Dance
May Celebrates Older Americans & Bicyclists
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Tour, which this year is July 9. Whether you cycle alone or in a group be sure to check out the club’s guide of “safe cycling practices.” Kendal residents like their wheels No surprise Kendal is home to dozens of bikers with wheels of all shapes – from recumbent to trikes and vintage and fast 2
