Laughter: A New Prescription for Good Health
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and YouTube videos. The program is guided by four elements: clapping, breathing exercises, childlike playfulness and laughing exercises. Laughter guru Dr. Madan Kataria says all can benefit from Laugher Yoga, especially older adults, college students, and people with cancer and depression. Kendal at Oberlin’s
Kendal at Oberlin - 5 Years in Mather Age Well Study
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A 5-year study of health and wellness among more than 8,000 residents of life plan communities across the country found that residents are doing quite well compared to older adults living in the community at large. The findings from the Mather Institute “Age Well Study” are not surprising to Kendal
A Resident Founder Shares His Story
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Kendal at Oberlin resident Elizabeth Hole heard many wonderful stories when visiting fellow residents who now live in the Stephens Care Center. She decided to record and share some of these stories to portray the vibrant spirit of the people who live here. This first installation of “Voices from
Kendal at Oberlin Supports Art Education
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Creating Art Kits For Area Preschool Children Kendal at Oberlin artists have been busy unleashing their creativity on designing art kits for local preschoolers. It’s a pandemic outreach program coordinated by Firelands Association for the Visual Arts in Oberlin (FAVA) and Kendal at Oberlin’s Art
Kendal at Oberlin is a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare Organization
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The Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Kendal and the Health Benefit of Trees Good news for Kendal at Oberlin and the John Bartram Arboretum! The Arbor Day Foundation has named Kendal at Oberlin a 2022 Tree Campus® Healthcare institution for its commitment to planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees
Kendal at Oberlin Residents Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Today, Kendal at Oberlin welcomed pharmacists from Walgreens to the campus. And it was a very warm welcome for sure! They arrived with the first round of vaccines for Kendal residents and staff. As a community that includes some of the most vulnerable older adults, residents have been sheltering
Kendal Residents in Age Well Study
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“The Age Well Study” is a five-year, nationwide study examining the impact of residing in a Life Plan Community on residents’ health and wellness. Kendal at Oberlin is one of 122 Life Plan Communities participating in the study, conducted by the Mather Institute. The Year 4 survey
Avoid Scams Related to COVID-19
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