, 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

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

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

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

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

provider for assistance.  About Kendal at Oberlin: Kendal is a nonprofit life plan community serving older adults in northeast Ohio. Located about one mile from Oberlin College and Conservatory, and about a 40 minute drive from downtown Cleveland, Kendal offers a vibrant resident-led lifestyle

not be as festive as years past, try to include a side dish that feeds your heart too. Kendal resident and retired Professor of Religion Malcolm Peel will be serving up kindness in three flavors. “I expect to pass through life but once. --- If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, any good

can make to create healthier foods,” says Katie Hoover, Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist who works at Kendal. Here are 7 tips from Katie: Fill your plate first with vegetables, fruits, and salad before getting the entrees and desserts. Aim to fill ½ your plate with vegetables Choose lean

.  Strong ankles and feet are needed to keep us upright and steady, but that’s not all, says Kendal at Oberlin Wellness Coordinator Jill Tvaroha. “Everything affects balance,” she told Kendal residents during a recent presentation, listing factors from eyesight and hearing difficulties to poor posture