Intergenerational Connections

The State of Ohio has once again awarded Kendal’s preschool program a Five-Star Rating (its highest) for meeting the quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family…

Kendal’s commitment to community engagement is manifested in its robust partnerships with colleges and universities, supporting intergenerational connections across the System. These collaborations have allowed older and younger individuals to…

In our previous post, we discussed the various signs that an aging loved one may need help beyond what they’re able to provide for themselves. Once it’s determined that assistance…

Here is news coverage for Kendal at Oberlin for the month of July, 2021

Lorain County JVS Carpentry Students Build Mud Kitchens for Kendal Early Learning Center.

Kendal at Oberlin residents create art kits for local preschool children, part of a "school-readiness" program.

Published: February 29, 2020 Jill Tvaroha, Kendal’s Wellness coordinator, provides residents with exercises and other tools to improve balance, maintain proper posture and prevent injuries. Across town Jennifer Shults, a…

Published: May 3, 2019 Brendan Ortiz started working at Kendal in the dining rooms when he was a freshman at Oberlin High School. During the past four years he says…

Published: January 23, 2020 Oberlin College students Mikaela de Lemos and Marika Mortimer-Lotke embarked on a 30-hour class project about the benefits of intergenerational learning. They visited Kendal at Oberlin’s…