Coping with Death in the Workplace
People who work the night shift at a retirement community’s care center often form a special bond. The hustle and bustle of an active community is still, yet the needs…
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Intergenerational Programs Thrive in Oberlin
When Polly and Al Carroll moved to Kendal at Oberlin in 2003, they were excited to meet new people, especially those who shared their interest in foreign countries and diverse…
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Where is the Best Place to “Age in Place?"
My mother had her end game all figured out. In her early 70s, she moved to a first-floor condominium, near friends, shopping, doctors, golf, restaurants, church and all the other…
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A Fast Look at Slow Medicine
When we were young, fast came easy. We ran fast, maybe drove fast and lived in the fast lane, could fall fast asleep. Our body and mind moved at a…
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Genealogy
Interested in starting a hobby that might be addictive, never-ending and revealing of a dark side of your family? Welcome to genealogy, the second most popular hobby in the United…
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Retiring to a College Town
Years ago, when older adults headed back to college it was usually to attend a reunion or sporting event. Today, many older adults are returning to a college town for…
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Cultivating a Positive State of Mind
Imagine feeling your problems and anxiety grow smaller as your creativity and happiness loom larger. That’s just one of many mental benefits made possible by a regular meditation practice. “Meditation…
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Kendal at Oberlin Early Learning Center Showcase
Every day, young and old come together for a spirited, often educational activity at Kendal at Oberlin. Pre-schoolers and residents gather in the Country Kitchen to cook; meet in the…
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Let’s Eat, in Three Languages
For a couple dozen residents at Kendal, a weekly dinner date means speaking Spanish, German or French. The language dining tables are not meant to teach novices, but rather to…
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