. “Comparisons of the health benefits of volunteering for different age groups have also shown that older volunteers are the most likely to receive greater benefits from volunteering, whether because they are more likely to face higher incidence of illness or because volunteering provides them with physical

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Published: April 7, 2016 “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” Bet you know someone (maybe the face in the mirror?) who has voiced this sentiment, or carries it around like a talisman. “Balderdash!” says best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert, who challenges Ted Talk listeners to replace

Published: November 2, 2017 Housing is one of the biggest decisions we face as we age, and like any big decision, it is packed full of questions. What type of housing can I afford? What climate, community and geographic location do I desire? What, if any, supports do I need now, and what might I

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

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

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

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