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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

Oberlin’s Rich History of Diversity

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in the education of African Americans; an abolitionist hotbed and a major stopover on the Underground Railroad; active in reform movements, including women’s rights. This nearly two-century tradition of supporting diversity continues today in the city and college, and, since 1993, at Kendal

ABCs of Collecting

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the types of things and intensity run the gamut, as illustrated by Kendal Collects, a biennial exhibit in which residents display paintings, pottery, photograph, quilts and more from their “collection.” (More on this later). First, let’s take a look at collecting, whether casual or serious. “Nostalgia

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

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