health problems, such as cancer or heart disease.” But a caveat - stressful or physically demanding jobs actually increase one’s risk for heart disease, injury and other health problems.   Life plan communities such as Kendal at Oberlin are planning for more future residents to be working

would force me to face a long-held fear of speaking in front of a group. For most of my life I had been able to avoid being in front of a room, but I grew weary of standing back when there was something I really wanted to say. Early on I came across a quote from marathon runner John Bingham

all can point to someone – maybe the face in the mirror - who hates to exercise. But the person might love to walk through a park at daybreak or dance the night away. That’s exercise too, and picking an enjoyable activity is key to achieving a healthy outcome. “If your workout is unpleasant or makes

Update to residents on 10/4/2022 Masks in Public Areas are Now Optional Good news, everyone! With a decreasing COVID positivity rate (currently under 9%) and revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Kendal at Oberlin in consultation with our Medical Director

career and home for unfamiliar surroundings. We face new health challenges. We grieve the death of loved ones. These and other losses can cause periods of sadness and grief for older adults. Such feelings are common and normal, but chronic depression is not. Mythbuster #4: Depression Is Not Normal When

On Wednesday, March 18th “Eyewitness on a Path Less Taken” an exhibit of the works of photographer, Robert Studzinski, opened in the Kendal Gallery.  The show runs through May 17, 2015. Robert Studzinski has spent more than thirty years in the wilds documenting the cultural past, alive

Kendal at Oberlin is a mission-driven, nonprofit community for older adults. At the heart of our mission is our commitment to provide high quality services to our residents. This includes both a vibrant resident-led lifestyle and a range of supportive health care services when needed

Published: August 24, 2022 Kendal at Oberlin, and Kendal Corporation’s other affiliates are independent and not part of, or sponsored by any religious or social institution, but they were founded and continue to grow with intentional regard for the principles of the Religious Society of Friends

Kendal Northern Ohio Kendal Northern Ohio was established as a nonprofit 501(C)(3) Corporation in 2003 with the primary purpose to support the missions of Kendal at Oberlin and Kendal Community Outreach of Northern Ohio, LLC. Kendal Northern Ohio’s Mission is to develop innovative services in aging