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The Resident Stories of Kendal Collects 2017

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Following are some of the resident stories behind “Kendal Collects – 2017,” a biennial art show at Kendal at Oberlin that featured over 80 cherished artworks from residents’ private art collections. This year, a series of blogs and videos highlight some of the personal connections residents have

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

80 Miles in 8 Days

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Kendal at Oberlin Resident Walks to Celebrate 80th Birthday Kendal resident Jim Walsh walks regularly for exercise around and near the KaO campus, but he’s planning to “step it up” a notch as he approaches his 80th birthday. Jim will walk 10 miles per day for 8 days – a total of 80 miles – just

Fundamental Kendal Beliefs and Dining Matters

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. In these communities there is the spirit of shared responsible for health and strength of the institution and of each other. In a conversation with Sean Kelly, Kendal Corporation CEO, he told me that maybe as many as 90% of senior living communities trend toward the cruise ship model, leaving only about 10

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

Expressions of Gratitude: Ralph Turner

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Ralph Turner looked at the world through the eyes of a scientist.  “All sciences from A (astronomy) to Z (zoology),” the retired Oberlin College psychology professor wrote in the bio that accompanied his move to Kendal in 1993. Ralph’s ham radio also came with him, along with reel-to-reel

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