, 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 Older Americans Month

completed your profile, you’ll start receiving matches in your local area. If you decide you want to connect with someone, you’ll often be allowed to send them a private message using an online message function. Then it’s up to you to decide whether you want to meet the individual face-to-face. Here

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 boosted its annual United

painting its cloudy, misty scenes,” she says. Sheila, co-curator of “Kendal Creates,” has three pieces of artwork in this summer’s exhibit. The biennial show alternates with “Kendal Collects” and is on display in Kendal’s three galleries through Aug. 20. In all, 40 Kendal residents contributed original

, 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 conditions to prevent falls

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

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 on Oct. 6, the day in 1993

Conversations about gay rights have been going on at Kendal at Oberlin for years, but in recent times the conversations during Pride Month have been more deliberate as both gay and straight residents come together to talk, learn and support each other. A watershed event was held at Kendal in June

coordinator, I’ve accumulated years of knowledge imparted by residents, my own experiences with classes, certifications, and ever continuing education, which Kendal has been so thoroughly supportive of. Working with residents, I have seen first-hand that being grateful and happy, even in the face