Coping with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/coping-with-anxiety-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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
Strategies for Managing Change in Your Life
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/strategies-for-managing-change-in-your-life/
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
Contact Tracing: What and Why
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was isolated. This includes people who were wearing a face covering, which is meant to prevent someone from transmitting the disease and not to protect someone from becoming infected. How do I know the contact caller is legit? Good question. According to the Ohio Department of Health “scammers posing
Volunteering is Good for You
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). Residents at Kendal at Oberlin embrace volunteerism, giving their time and expertise to the nonprofit community and to many civic and community organizations, such as Second Harvest Food Bank and Oberlin City Schools. Kendal’s 2016 snapshot: Residents and staff volunteered nearly 54,000 hours; In all
Get Outside and Hike, Bike or Run
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States, about 800 bicyclists are killed and another 500,000 end up in hospital emergency rooms. About 2/3 of the deaths and 1/3 of the injuries involve the head and face. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury to bicyclists by as much as 85 percent.” Biking on streets and roads can
Tipping & Year-End Giving
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places of employment have rules about tipping. For instance, Kendal at Oberlin staff are not allowed to accept tips. But twice a year, residents are asked to donate to a fund that is divided among the staff. Thank-you notes and cards, however, are acceptable and always appreciated. Year-End Giving to Non
Giving is Good for Others- and You Too
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measures to protect donors and recipients.” (The Red Cross requires all staff and donors at blood drives and blood donation centers to wear a face mask regardless of their vaccination status.) And donating is easy: Just enter your zip code to find a nearby blood drive. If you donate during January you
Dealing with Age-Related Hearing Loss
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with good lighting and acoustics, away from music and other distractions. Face the person and speak clearly, a little louder but not shouting. Do not hide your mouth, eat, or chew gum while speaking. Try to make sure only one person speaks at a time. And if you notice the person is getting
Retired Episcopal Priest Talks About Dementia
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/retired-episcopal-priest-talks-about-dementia/
A little over a year ago, Tracey Lind looked in the mirror and did not recognize the face reflected in the glass. Thus began an unchartered road that Tracey now travels. Diagnosed with early onset dementia, Tracey ended her 17-year tenure as Dean of Cleveland’s Episcopal Trinity Cathedral