Plant Forward
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planet, here is a quick overview of a nutritional movement affecting how many of us are eating, including Kendal at Oberlin residents. What is a Plant-forward? A plant-forward diet, often used interchangeably with plant-based, “is not about excluding or limiting food groups; it’s about being more
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
National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate
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with a variety of cultural preferences." Speaking of cultural foods, this month might be a good time to try healthy foods from cultures other than your own. Here are some Academy-recommended recipes for Asian, Middle Eastern and Native American dishes. Tips from Kendal at Oberlin’s Community Nutritionist
COVID-19 Brings Technology Advances at Kendal
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restructure personal and community life because their older adult residents are most at risk of getting seriously ill and dying from COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, Kendal at Oberlin strived for state-of-the-art technology but since COVID, the retirement community has really ramped up its offerings
Tech Savvy Seniors: Kendal's Collaboration with Candoo Tech
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to wing it solo. That’s why Kendal at Oberlin decided to partner with Candoo Tech, a company that provides tech support and training specifically designed for older adults. “We’re very excited to pilot Candoo here in Oberlin! It represents a significant solution offering residents timely technical
Voice Assistants Connect Older Adults
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Published: January 29, 2021 After Judy Riggle’s stroke in 2018, she moved from her cottage to the Stephens Care Center at Kendal at Oberlin. Her husband Tom and cocker spaniel Susie visited daily, sometimes more than once. But when the pandemic forced Kendal to close the care center to visitors
New Year New Exercise
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physical – and fun – activity that often falls by the wayside as we age is dancing. But dancing shouldn’t be pushed aside because it offers lots of benefits for older adults, Kendal Wellness Coordinator Jill Tvaroha told Kendall residents during a recent Zoom gathering. And dancing is for everyone
Kendal at Oberlin Residents Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Today, Kendal at Oberlin welcomed pharmacists from Walgreens to the campus. And it was a very warm welcome for sure! They arrived with the first round of vaccines for Kendal residents and staff. As a community that includes some of the most vulnerable older adults, residents have been sheltering
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