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
Stretch Your Muscles Right
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, 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
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
American Heart Month
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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
Aging Well No Matter Your Age
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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. Are you making plans for the future? Kendal at Oberlin offers an active lifestyle with opportunities for lifelong
Celebrating Black History Month - 2021
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+ features five family movies for Black History Month. Kendal residents have put together a “civil rights film festival” that they can watch from the safety of their home. Also in keeping with ASALH’s Black family theme, the February issue of Kendal’s monthly resident newsletter, The Kendalight
Holiday Meals: Think Small & Outside the Box
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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
The Benefits of Being Around Animals
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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
Improving Balance to Prevent Falls: Tips & Strategies
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. 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