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Making a Difference with Technology

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is back at it. He made a hand prototype for E-Nable, was approved as a volunteer and is waiting for his first assignment.   Meanwhile, the pandemic is keeping him busy. When he heard that the Kendal staff were having trouble with some cloth face masks not fitting tight enough or too tight he created

Kindness at Kendal During Pandemic Times

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Published: April 10, 2020 Kendal residents and staff have always helped each other in myriad ways. But sheltering-in-place and social distancing have people finding new ways to show kindness and caring to one another. Kendal resident Nancy Garver broke her shoulder in early March and moved from her

Gay and Growing Old

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to consider the challenges older gay men and women face. Gay and growing old Because many LGBTQ adults often don’t identity their sexual orientation in surveys and elsewhere, SAGE and others rely on estimates. Of the 2.7 million to 3 million LGBT adults over age 50, one-third live at or below

Aging in Place in Community: Health Benefits

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, visiting care centers and assessing financial resources. But there is another choice available to older adults. Benefits of Aging at a Life Plan Community Residents of a life plan or continuing care retirement community face any future health care challenges with community support and accessible services

High School Graduates Recall Time at Kendal

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.” Post Script:  Students shared that no matter what kind of day they were having, once at Kendal, residents always left them with a smile on their faces. Wishing Bright Futures for Kendal’s High School Graduates! Previous Next

New Faces at the Front Desk

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Often, the first people you see when you visit Kendal at Oberlin are the friendly staff at the front reception desk near the main entrance. The front desk is a hub for information, serving residents, visitors and staff seven days a week. We’ve had some changes recently. Veronica Toth accepted a new

Kendal at Oberlin Earns Recognition in Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)

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Oberlin, Ohio (6/11/2023) – Kendal at Oberlin is happy to announce its designation as a “LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Equality High Performer” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE’s Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). The LEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of residential long

Dating apps and tips for older adults

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the individual face-to-face. Here are 5 top sites according to Forbes:  SeniorMatch – best for people new to online dating; eHarmony – best gender balance; Singles50 – best video call feature; OurTime – best for local events and meetups OKCupide – best affordable membership.  TheSeniorList looked

Explore the Benefits of Water Tai Chi for Seniors - Kendal at Oberlin

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with a capital “M.” But residents at Kendal were interested in learning Tai Chi. The exercise helps improve balance and flexibility, strengthens the core, reduces stress and creates mindfulness.  It has benefits for people with arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis and is being incorporated into many