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
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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/blog/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/blog/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
Young and Old Gather to Dance!
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/young-and-old-gather-to-dance/
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 Company college course
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
Holiday Happenings
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Just like the many residents and staff who live and work at Kendal, holiday celebrations at Kendal are creative, diverse and brimming with music and heartfelt joy. One of Kendal’s showstoppers is Winter Solstice, which has been held at the retirement community since 1995. “The focus
Alzheimer’s Awareness
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/alzheimers-awareness/
Foundation, which provides five weekly Memory Cafes in Lorain County and two in Wayne County. To find Memory Cafes in other U.S. locations check this directory. The Kendal at Oberlin community on board Kendal at Oberlin residents and staff have been busy raising money and awareness for the Sept. 7 walk
CARF accreditation: Kudos to Kendal
https://kao.kendal.org/blog/carf-accreditation-kudos-to-kendal/
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, the accreditation report