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
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
How to Make Fitness FUN
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Stephanie Mansour wrote, dancing by its very nature is fun to do. And there’s lots of different ways to dance, from belly to tap to ballroom. Dancing is popular at Kendal at Oberlin. Weekly dance activities at the Life Plan Community include English Country, Square, Line and Rollator Line, along
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
Conscious Discipline: a Skill for All Ages
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Published: August 18, 2023 Walking around an exhibit hall at an NAEYC conference, Kendal Early Learning Center Director Jeni Hoover came across a Conscious Discipline (CD) booth. She was curious, explored deeper and it didn’t take long for her to “catch” the CD “fever.” Now, 12 years later