Collington Campus Accredited as an Arboretum
Collington earned the accreditation for meeting ArbNet’s set of professional practice standards for arboreta and botanic gardens. Level One Accreditation aligns with Collington’s goal of labeling all trees within the arboretum and adding more walking paths.
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Kendal at Oberlin's Program Committee
Published: April 9, 2021 Kendal at Oberlin has a rich tradition of utilizing its main auditorium to the max. Professors and musicians from Oberlin College lectured or performed in Heiser…
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What to do for Mother's Day in Chicago
The events of this past year have kept us from seeing our loved ones, giving us a greater appreciation for the value of quality time. The need for connection is…
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Senior Diet and Fitness Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart
The likelihood of developing coronary heart disease and suffering from heart failure increases with age. Normal aging processes can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that lead to…
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Exercise Can Improve Brain Health as We Age
Aging causes changes to the brain size, vasculature and cognition, but not every area of the brain is impacted in the same way. The most widely seen cognitive impact associated…
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Health Benefits of Assisted Living Communities
While embracing life at an assisted living facility, residents naturally embed healthier habits into their daily routine. Living alone, especially those who need a helping hand, are at risk for…
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Barclay Friends Pilots Community Gardening Program with West Chester Green Team
In cooperation with the West Chester Green Team, Barclay Friends is launching a community gardening program this growing season. Barclay Friends will offer garden beds to be planted by neighbors living in the West Chester Borough who need extra space to grow food for their families. Some people liv
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Voice Assistants Connect Older Adults
Published: January 29, 2021 After Judy Riggle’s stroke in 2018, she moved from her cottage to the Stephens Care Center at Kendal at Oberlin. Her husband Tom and cocker spaniel…
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Chicago Seniors Enjoy an Active Lifestyle
Having fun and staying fit go hand in hand at The Admiral at the Lake. Wellness Coordinator, Michelle Roth leads numerous programs that improve Admiral residents’ balance, agility, and strength,…
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