Intergenerational Relationships Flourish in the Dining Room
Brendan Ortiz started working at Kendal in the dining rooms when he was a freshman at Oberlin High School. During the past four years he says he learned not just…
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Captivating Books About Older Adults
After the death of her long-time husband, Lola is very lonely. When she rents an older cat over the Internet, her days gradually brighten and become meaningful. Lola and the…
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An Important Decision: Picking a Retirement Community
Finding someone you want to spend the rest of your life with takes time. The two of you may start out as friends then discover a spark, begin dating casually…
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Kendal Volunteers: The Kendalight
“Three Cheers for our Kendal Volunteers” reads a headline in a recent issue of The Kendalight, the residents’ monthly newsletter. Every year Kendal’s Volunteer Clearing House Committee compiles the volunteer…
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Is Kendal at Oberlin a Good Financial Fit for You?
When it comes to selecting a life plan community, older adults are looking for a retirement community that’s a good fit for them. There are lots of criteria for potential…
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National Nutrition Month: Nutritional Eating Tips for Older Adults
When it comes to eating healthy, less is more and dark green, red and orange veggies are best. Sure, eating healthy is a year-round activity, but during March, National Nutrition…
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Decluttering and Downsizing
Over the years professional organizer Lynne Poulton has helped dozens of clients downsize and declutter, but now she is knee-deep in the most important assignment of her career. She is…
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Kendal Residents Still Actively Engaged in their Careers
As Baby Boomers reach “official” retirement age (66 for most of them), many are taking a pass. Working after retirement is a financial necessity for many older adults. Staying employed,…
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Wellness Programs at Kendal at Oberlin
Water yoga and tap dancing classes — in all about 40 hours of land and water fitness classes weekly. State-of-the-art lap swimming and therapy pools and exercise room so residents…
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