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
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
30 Years of Caring
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, and raise money with a creative basket raffle (basket organizers pictured below). This year, they also had a physician come to campus to speak about the communication challenges those with dementia face, and opened the talk to the public. This fall, Kendal
Kendal Creates Part 2
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on a Kendal gallery wall this summer. The fiber art dolls are made of fabric, felt, buttons, beads, even cat whiskers and dryer lint. “I discovered art dolls about 20 years ago. It uses all the things I love most to do — sewing, painting, sculpting and working with lovely fabrics, yarns, faces
Gear Up and Get Outside!
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, the latter which sells Patagonia, North Face, Columbia and other outdoor brands. Both outlets offer lots of expert advice too, like how to choose base layers and winter coats, even “how to go to the bathroom in the woods.” Good walking shoes or boots are always important, but especially in icy and cold
A Community Responds with Pain and Purpose
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the courage to face the world as it is, and to be unrelenting in their desire to see it change. To that end, this upcoming year I will establish a Presidential Initiative for faculty and students that seeks to address issues of violence, police-community relationships, and racial injustices. One could imagine
Older Americans Month: Celebrating Successes & Addressing Challenges
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president Donald Trump, 76. This month is Older Americans Month, which means you’ll be hearing a lot about the lives of older adults, both their successes and the challenges they face. According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads this national observance every May: “When
Kendal’s 25th Anniversary: A Year-long Celebration
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Published: September 5, 2018 It’s no secret that Kendal at Oberlin is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It’s also no surprise, given the creative, talented and energetic men and women who call Kendal home, that the celebration is eclectic and extensive. The pinnacle is a gala banquet
Kendal Staff
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