Anniversaries and a Historic Decision
https://kao.kendal.org/news/anniversaries-and-a-historic-decision/
Friday, June 26, 2015 will be a day to remember for two Kendal at Oberlin couples celebrating a combined 100th anniversary. Also significant because this was the same day the Supreme Court delivered their ruling on same-sex marriage. Ira and Priscilla Steinberg and Ted Nowick and Robert Taylor

Fine Art Sale
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Visit Kendal at Oberlin and you’ll see fine art on display throughout the Heiser Community Center. The walls, tables, cases and other public spaces are decorated with paintings, ceramics, photographs, fiber pieces and other art work that reflect the residents’ interests, experiences and travels

COVID-19 Updates
https://kao.kendal.org/trending-now/covid-19-updates/
Kendal at Oberlin’s Focus is Calm Preparedness This page will feature the latest updates to residents from Kendal at Oberlin staff regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. We encourage family, friends and Priority List members to bookmark this page to read the weekly updates shared with the Kendal

An Arboretum Takes Root: An Intergenerational Effort
https://kao.kendal.org/news/an-arboretum-takes-root-an-intergenerational-effort/
The John Bartram Arboretum at Kendal at Oberlin, was accredited by ArbNet as a Level I arboretum through the initiative and work of Kendal residents, support from Kendal at Oberlin’s CEO, Barbara Thomas, and the Horticulture Committee. Funding for the arboretum comes from the Kendal at Oberlin

Therapist Matt Baloun Recognized
https://kao.kendal.org/news/matt-baloun-nominated/
that Matt Baloun and his team at Kendal at Oberlin were going to see drastic drops to their overall caseload and residents might be at risk of isolation and functional declines. This simply wasn’t the case. Matt got creative in his scheduling approach and presented a plan which allowed dedicated clinicians

Community Update for Week of 7/4/2022
https://kao.kendal.org/news/community-update-for-week-of-7-4-2022/
and on Zoom. To join via Zoom, use this link: https://kendal-org.zoom.us/j/87479090692. Meeting ID: 874 7909 0692 The Health Services Forum is also on KOTV (but not on Zoom.) Topics will include Managing Health Care Costs Through Home Health, Medical Companion Options, Transitions in Care Scenarios

Memory Support Neighborhood
https://kao.kendal.org/care-services/memory-support/
The goal of Memory Support at Kendal at Oberlin is to enhance quality of life, security, and wellness. Memory support services are offered for those residents living with mild to moderate cognitive changes, or dementia. The Jameson Life Enrichment Specialist provides customized, purposeful

Young and Old Gather to Dance!
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/young-and-old-gather-to-dance
Published: March 28, 2025 Walk by the Kendal at Oberlin Fitness Center on a Friday afternoon and you’ll see about 20 Oberlin College students and Kendal residents dancing and moving playfully to music and prompts as they laugh and chatter. It’s called “Creative Movement,” but the Oberlin Dance

Kendal Spells! Boosts Resident Spelling Skills
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/kendal-spells-boosts-resident-spelling-skills
. It turned out not to be intractable for Ann and other residents, who spelled that word and most others correctly. But in keeping with the Kendal philosophy, Kendal Spells! was not a competition. Residents and staff were encouraged to engage in conversation and collaboration and reach consensus
