Planning to Pay for Long-Term Care
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of one’s life, regardless of healthcare needs in the future. On the other hand, a resident with a lifecare contract is paying more on the front end for care services that may not be needed in the future.” Kendal at Oberlin offers a range of contractual agreements, including its Platinum Plan
Holiday Lights – Near & Not so Far
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taking a tour of holiday light displays, near and not so far. The lights are on… Like many families, many Kendal residents like to do their own thing when it comes to taking in the holiday lights. This week residents will climb aboard the Kendal bus and head to some of their favorite decorated homes
Travel Trends
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in transit,” Conde Nast writes. By the way, reducing air travel is “the single most effective way to address climate change” according to Kendal resident Ted Wolner, who wears many environmental hats. If an airplane is you’re only travel option, as it was for Ted when he went to Spain in 2015, you
Entertaining 101
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Chicken. We love to cook and often get inspiration from celebrity chef’s Instagram pages, like Ina Garten. We are usually inspired to host people after seeing a chef post a recipe on their social media accounts like an Apple Cider old fashioned or a Cauliflower gratin.“ Kendal residents have found
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
One Potty-stop Car Trips
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about “One Potty-stop Trips?’’ Before heading out, pack accordingly for your “Responsible RestartOhio” outing. Along with face mask, hand sanitizer and wipes, a small roll of toilet paper might come in handy. (You just never know). Pack a light cooler (go easy on the liquids), maybe a blanket
Tax Scams and CCRC Deduction
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’ then the refundable portion could later be taxable as income.” A portion of fees for Kendal at Oberlin residents are considered pre-paid healthcare expense. The deductible amounts vary from year to year and are determined annually by the community, based on the relative costs of providing care services. To get
Medicare Annual Enrollment is Now
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Medicare Supplemental (Medigap), Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D drug coverage, this is the time to review your current plan and make sure it still provides the best coverage and the best value. Kendal at Oberlin, a life plan community, is fortunate to have an insurance coordinator on staff to help
Sunny Forecast for Gardening
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such as AeroGarden. You can get a head start on your seeds or just enjoy colorful blooms and tasty herbs during the doldrums. Plowing through at Kendal Here’s how Kenda horticulturist Rachel Duncan has been biding her time this winter. “When I'm not pruning woody plants or cutting back perennials and grasses, I