We are thankful for health, family, friends and other blessings in our lives, but often we murmur those words to ourselves. Then come the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, and we find many opportunities and are encouraged to express our gratitude aloud. Kendal at Oberlin Residents Express

True or False? You know you are from Kendal when: Your calendar is crammed full of meetings, volunteer projects and other appointments. Your trash can is barely full because almost everything gets recycled. You head to the Heiser Auditorium around 7 p.m. because something is usually going on. All

Marian Thomas arrived at Kendal at Oberlin a year ago and quickly found fertile ground to create a labyrinth – something she cherishes and wanted to share with Kendal residents. A labyrinth is a meditative walking path that leads to a center, and the enclosed Greenleaf Whittier Garden Courtyard

We are expected to live longer. Good news, yes, but aging comes with many challenges and fears, chief among them is an increased risk of developing dementia. With that in mind, here’s how one Kendal committee helps residents learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Education

-born infants, touch-deprived children and quiet brain scans when a person’s hand is held.Even before the social distancing caused by COVID, health professionals were concerned about the effects of being touch-deprived, especially among older adults who live alone, or face physical and cognitive issues

of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness” and “Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life.” What about a Walking Meditation? One activity still available to us is walking, whether indoors or out (while maintaining 6 feet of social distancing), and we

whose work revolves around the themes of leadership, change, and creativity, recently presented a webinar entitled, “Personal Strategies for Navigating Changing Times.” Here are 4 takeaways from Judy’s presentation, sponsored by the Kendal Corporation. 1. A pandemic may be new but think about other

Washing hands properly and practicing social distancing – we probably have these and other prevention tools down pat so we don’t become infected with COVID-19.  But tips to stay mentally healthy in the face of this pandemic – well maybe our toolbox needs more tools. “Nervousness, a sense

tennis courts. Vitalize 360, an innovative holistic wellness coaching program available to all residents. Yes, it’s obvious Kendal at Oberlin values high-quality wellness programs, provided at no additional charge for its residents. What is Vitalize 360? Wellness Coordinator Jill Tvaroha sends each