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
Sustainability
https://kao.kendal.org/values/sustainability/
Sustainability at Kendal at Oberlin Deeply rooted in Kendal at Oberlin’s values is a focus on sustainable practices to improve our environment and planet. These practices include maintaining an accredited arboretum, energy conservation, recycling efforts, and ongoing education and enhancements
How Kendal at Oberlin Residents Enhance Their Emotional Health
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/how-kendal-at-oberlin-residents-enhance-their-emotional-health
and their relationships The flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc. The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships Self-confidence and high self-esteem The men and women who live at Kendal at Oberlin exhibit many
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
COVID-19 Brings Technology Advances at Kendal
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/covid-19-brings-technology-adances-at-kendal
restructure personal and community life because their older adult residents are most at risk of getting seriously ill and dying from COVID-19. Even before the pandemic, Kendal at Oberlin strived for state-of-the-art technology but since COVID, the retirement community has really ramped up its offerings
How to Make Fitness FUN
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/how-to-make-fitness-fun
Stephanie Mansour wrote, dancing by its very nature is fun to do. And there’s lots of different ways to dance, from belly to tap to ballroom. Dancing is popular at Kendal at Oberlin. Weekly dance activities at the Life Plan Community include English Country, Square, Line and Rollator Line, along
May Celebrates Older Americans & Bicyclists
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/may-celebrates-older-americans-bicyclists
Tour, which this year is July 9. Whether you cycle alone or in a group be sure to check out the club’s guide of “safe cycling practices.” Kendal residents like their wheels No surprise Kendal is home to dozens of bikers with wheels of all shapes – from recumbent to trikes and vintage and fast 2
CARF accreditation: Kudos to Kendal
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/carf-accreditation-kudos-to-kendal
Published: January 12, 2023 It's the highest “Seal of Approval” for life plan communities and not only did Kendal at Oberlin once again renew its five-year CARF accreditation, but the community received a sterling report achieved by few. In addition to three pages outlining Kendal’s strengths