that simply spending 10 to 20 minutes a day outdoors can lead to increased well-being and happiness — and decreased amounts of stress.” Reaping the benefits of nature at Kendal at Oberlin Kendal resident Kathy Caldwell’s early morning nature walks with her dog Heidi attest to many of those benefits. “I

than two decades. The Yale researcher Becca Levy found that those with a positive attitude toward aging lived on average 7.5 years longer than those who viewed it as something bad. What Kendal residents “love” about growing old We asked a number of Kendal residents what they “love” about growing old

another reason to eat locally grown produce, remember buying locally supports your farming neighbors and reduces transportation and other stresses on the environment. A favorite orange dish at Kendal  Here’s a fall favorite recipe from Kendal Executive Chef Scott Stonestreet  Roast Butternut Squash

in this position for 5 to 15 minutes. Kendal embraces yoga In a recent fitness survey the number one requested class by Kendal residents and staff was yoga. And the Wellness staff responded with a schedule that includes an assortment of different types of yoga, such as chair, aqua and yin. The yoga

a Glimpse of Kendal at Oberlin’s New Yorker Club Kendal at Oberlin’s resident New Yorker Club has been meeting to discuss articles of interest in The New Yorker. Several of the residents have been reading the magazine since they were teenagers – the first issue of the magazine was published in 1925

. After a 5,000-mile “Great Circle” boat trip, they moved to Interlochen, Michigan, where they operated Between the Lakes Bed and Breakfast. Two years ago, the Evans moved to Kendal at Oberlin. “I can count all our moves, and this was our 25th and hopefully last one,” says Gordon, as he and Barbara

challenges feel lighter. Two Kendal super-agers Don Parker (photographed above) retired from a medical practice 26 years ago, but most of the following factors have been interwoven throughout his professional life. “At 91 I have outlived all my relatives except for one aunt on my mother’s side. I feel

States. The Oberlin walk is Sept. 22, and as in previous years, Kendal at Oberlin is raising money and recruiting residents and staff members to join in the walk. Dementia advocacy, though, is year-round at Kendal. Book Club and Ongoing Discussion Group It’s understandable why many older adults

The Kendal at Oberlin Board of Directors – 2025 Joan Villarreal Chair Dominique Stecker Vice Chair Barb Benjamin Secretary Jack Southworth Treasurer Wuu-Shung Chuang Board Member Rollin Conway President, Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association Andria Derstine Board Member Tom Konkoly Board Member