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Elder Fraud: Phone Scams

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the National Association of Attorneys General list to find your attorney general. And even if you were not a victim, you can report the attempted fraud with the Better Business Bureau to help the agency track scams and alert other consumers.    Have you subscribed to our Kendal at Oberlin blog? Sign up

When to Consider a Move to a Retirement Community?

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to make new friends with people of all ages abound in communities like Kendal at Oberlin, preventing isolation and loneliness. 4. Window of Opportunity. “Continuing care contracts generally require that residents must be able to live independently and that they are not at an increased risk

When Life Gives You Lemons: Use Them!

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Written by Sue Campbell, Kendal at Oberlin’s Community Nutritionist It is February! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is long gone. I look out my window at a blanket of snow and run to my car in single-digit temperatures. This time of year can be very peaceful and carries a sense of renewal

A Day to Make Life and Death Decisions

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“Not to decide is to decide.” Most of us are familiar with this quote from Harvard University theologian Harvey Cox, or variations of it.  And many of us have found his sentiment to be a helpful guide when faced with a difficult decision. The decisions that are center stage on April 16 certainly

Legal Tips for Dog Owners

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You Need to Know Depending on where you live, you could face a fine if you fail to clean up after your dog, let your dog bark incessantly in the backyard or own a dog considered vicious, dangerous or nuisance.   State and local laws vary greatly. Check with your city or county government, or ask your

The Why and How of Travel

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offers the complete package with new faces, sounds and sights,” she says. Here are 4 more reasons why travel can makes us happier: We are more likely to engage in conversations with strangers, whether it’s in a pub or on a bus, and these social interactions bring joy. We can carve out quality solo

Terry Kovach

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Kelly Corcoran

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4 Gift Giving Ideas for Older Adults

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at Kendal at Oberlin, and is especially popular during the holidays. Kendal’s Resale Shop sells used furniture, clothes, dishes, books and other items donated by residents and people in the larger community. Many people find unusual gifts for family and friends. During the holidays, volunteers set