, 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 outside the Marketing/Admissions

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 of recovering somewhere so

“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 are staggering, with 2017’s all

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 at Oberlin know about

with mild to moderate cognitive changes, or dementia. Kendal at Oberlin’s Life Enrichment Coordinator provides customized, purposeful activities and encourages meaningful interactions with friends, volunteers and staff.  Jameson House is designed to minimize distractions and alarms, promoting a pleasant

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

, and what might be on the drawing board.  Most retirement communities offer some transportation for residents, but it might be limited to a geographic area and follow a set schedule.  Personal trips might be available for an additional cost.   Face Your Fear Many older adults and their families shy

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

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