Whether it’s a foreign language, academic study, physical activity or current events, Kendal at Oberlin residents are passionate about learning. Lifelong learning is a pillar of the Quaker-based life plan community and opportunities abound, both on campus and off. Having Oberlin College

Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Today’s baby boomers are faced with a conundrum as they reach retirement age. Healthy and active men and women have a good chance of living another 20 years or longer, certainly welcome news for older adults. Planning for a longer life, though, can present a myriad

past 65; Many said they would work as long as possible and were not sure when—or if—they would retire. This “working while retired” trend means many continuing care retirement communities are now home to residents who are still working. Meet two Kendal residents who continue to pursue careers

biennial “Kendal Collects” exhibit, featuring favorite works from the private collections of Kendal at Oberlin residents. It’s a great time to visit Oberlin and Kendal! Open House Schedule: Friday, June 3            9:30a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4        9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5

Meet Ramie Ybarra Every year the Kendal community celebrates employee tenure anniversaries (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years) with an appreciation program. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Kendal at Oberlin honored 27 employees for service milestones. Meet one of them: Ramie Ybarra has spent her

skilled care beds. Kendal at Oberlin earns and enjoys a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare Service (CMS). Exceptional Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities Our attractive Stephens Care Center provides a home-like atmosphere which includes the following services and amenities: Private rooms

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 Older First, recognize

Kendal at Oberlin Housekeeping Supervisor Denise Makay was featured in an article in the “Meeting Ground” section of KendalNet in March 2018. KendalNet is the intranet for Kendal staff, and “Meeting Ground” is the section that features relevant Kendal staff news from around the affiliate system

. Instead of communities where ailing men and women sat around she discovered places full of active and healthy older adults. Eventually the couple selected Kendal at Oberlin and this spring moved into a two-bedroom cottage with their dog Bodhi. “Family members and friends who know Jesse and me were