and YouTube videos. The program is guided by four elements: clapping, breathing exercises, childlike playfulness and laughing exercises. Laughter guru Dr. Madan Kataria says all can benefit from Laugher Yoga, especially older adults, college students, and people with cancer and depression. Kendal at Oberlin’s

During Maggie Stark’s 27-year tenure working at Kendal at Oberlin she heard countless residents rave about their travel experiences with Elderhostel, now called Road Scholar.  “When you retire you have to sign up for a trip,” they often told Maggie. So when she retired this spring as Kendal’s

is hard — all the more reason to memorize it. Ask students to write a paper on Wordsworth, and once they turn it in, they consign the text to oblivion. But if they memorize his lament, years from now — perhaps while they are cleaning up their child’s chocolate-smeared face after birthday cake

by psychiatrist Dr. Robert Butler in 1975 to refer to discrimination against older adults. ________________________________________ Discover how the Kendal at Oberlin Resident Association encourages residents’ active lifestyles. ________________________________________ “Much like racism or sexism, ageism

Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Keeping physically active as you age is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle, warding off aches and enhancing emotional well being.  Just ask Ann Francis, who enlisted the assistance of a personal trainer soon after she arrived at Kendal at Oberlin.   “I wanted

and phone cords from walkways. Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plant stands from high-traffic areas. Secure loose rugs with double-faced tape, tacks or a slip-resistant backing — or remove loose rugs from your home. Repair loose wooden floorboards and carpeting right away. Store clothing

the sign at Maple Street with weeding and annuals, please contact Ryan and Facility Services. The City of Oberlin would love to see some Kendal volunteers come out for future “Keep Oberlin Beautiful Days” as in past years. Buckeye Community Bank personnel changes There will be some new faces working

, a professor at Oberlin College, told her about a “fantastic” continuing care retirement community a mile from campus. Last summer the newly widowed New Yorker arrived at Kendal to begin a new life that would include a key part of her old one – a daily meditation practice. “I’ve been meditating off