3 Ways to Embrace Lifelong Learning
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh It could be learning a challenging yoga pose or a foreign language, mastering a digital camera or gaining a greater appreciation of Renaissance art. The…
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Holiday Activities in the Oberlin Area for You and Your Family
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Nothing quite says the winter holiday season is here like the scent of fresh pine branches and selecting a sample—be it a wreath, tree or garland—can…
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How Kendal at Oberlin Residents Enhance Their Emotional Health
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh We generally know how it feels to be physically fit. We move around with minimal discomfort, our breathing is clear, our body has more muscle than…
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Is Exercise the Key to Staying Social as You Get Older?
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh The music is loud and unfamiliar. The exercise class is scheduled too early, or too late. These are just a couple of reasons older adults…
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Intergenerational Friendships Benefit Everyone
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Two Minnesota residents, 30-plus years apart in age, found common ground on a frozen lake. They have been skating together ever since. “The benefit of older…
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The Healing Effects of Music
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Helen Thompson Taylor was recovering from a serious car accident at Kendal’s Stephens Care Center when there was a knock on the door. A retired music…
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An "Old" Blogger: Frances Kolarek, Shares Advice and Laughter
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh “I am deaf. And it’s a huge pain in the neck. And that other four-letter place.” So begins a blog by Frances Kolarek, who minces no…
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6 Tips for Selecting a Skilled Nursing Center
Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Now that you and your loved one have decided moving to a skilled nursing center is in the cards, taking the next step can seem daunting.…
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Find the Best PT, OT, & Speech Therapy for Older Adults
A movement disorder, causing uncoordinated muscle movements of the tongue and lips, sent Kendal resident Heidi Leen to speech therapy, a service offered right on campus. It was there that…
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