Published: February 13, 2018 One of the cornerstones of Kendal at Oberlin is a rich intergenerational atmosphere that provides residents with lots of opportunities to engage with younger generations. Residents volunteer at the Early Learning Center, an early childhood program located on Kendal’s

Published: November 8, 2023 For several years Kendal has been offering workshops about the importance of talking with loved ones about end-of-life decisions. At the start of the workshop residents often comment, “My family isn’t ready for this,” but return after having the conversation to say, “I

depressed I had been. I came home exhausted, but I was smiling again, I had hope again,” Liz told Kendal at Oberlin residents and friends at a post-march forum held at Kendal.    In all, about two dozen Kendal residents, staff, board and family members, attended the D.C. march. Many others from Kendal

website or app in 2016, double the 2013 ratio. Others find love next door, meeting each other while living at a retirement community. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, JoDee Palmer, admissions assistant at Kendal at Oberlin, decided to highlight several couples who met at Kendal  in a display

November 13th, 1:30pm EST Join us in-person or virtually* for a resident-written play called Pleasant Ponds Locked Down, a comedic satire on life during the pandemic and hear from Barbara Thomas, CEO about the future of Kendal at Oberlin. Light refreshments will be served. *Zoom details

and therapy to heal, he explains, so he’s recommending a stay in a short term rehabilitation facility. In planning your surgery, you’re given a list of rehabilitation centers in the area, and on that list is Kendal at Oberlin Stephen’s Care Center. You’re familiar with Kendal, and you like the idea

Published: April 12, 2019 “Three Cheers for our Kendal Volunteers” reads a headline in a recent issue of The Kendalight, the residents’ monthly newsletter. Every year Kendal’s Volunteer Clearing House Committee compiles the volunteer hours of residents for a grand total. The annual numbers

that are tailored to our learning style,” Coleman added. We’ve all heard that learning is good for our health - mentally, physically and emotionally. Studies have found that lifelong learning can reduce stress, improve memory, prevent isolation and enhance one’s overall well-being. Residents at Kendal

Vibrant Community Life Creates New Opportunities Every Day Kendal at Oberlin’s resident-led lifestyle encourages engagement, purpose and ongoing involvement in lifelong interests. Dozens of committees shape daily resident life, planning programs like concerts, classes and activities, as well