Kendal Values

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Respect for Every Individual-Quaker Values

Quaker values emphasize simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. One expression of these values is respect for every individual. A previous post on how Kendal dispels ageism outlined a…

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Discovering Common Ground: Quakerism and Zen

To many, the name “Kendal” is synonymous with Quaker values. Recently, Kendal has celebrated growth with new Affiliates that expand beyond these principles and bring a spiritual component more aligned…

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Quaker Values In Action at Lathrop

With new senior housing developments emerging each year to accommodate the increasing older population, how can we distinguish one community from another? To be sure, adult living environments vary significantly.…

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Kendal Dispels Ageism

Despite increased awareness of well-documented negative social, economic and health impacts of ageism and growing sentiment to advance age inclusiveness, ageism continues to be prevalent across society as people experience…

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Kendal Volunteering: Two Good Deeds, Indeed!

Written By: Karen Waters, KaLex Resident People volunteering and donating money and items to a charitable cause As summer draws to a close, traditions include returning to school and harvesting…

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Kendal Celebrates Women Leading the Way

Kendal has set a new standard in leadership in senior living. Women leaders throughout Kendal are nothing new, but women CEOs currently lead the way at eleven Kendal affiliates. Additionally,…

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The Kendal Innovation, Growth and Impact Team

In 2022, The Kendal Corporation renamed and restructured the department known as “Development” to “Innovation, Growth and Impact,” now known as the “IGI” group. The department team consists of Steve…

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The Power of Community — Living at Lathrop-2023 Kendal Annual Report

IMPACT It’s hard to believe the Lathrop Community is celebrating 35 years since its incorporation and 25 years since the opening of the Inn, which offers enhanced independent living. In…

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A Revived Focus on Innovation, Growth and Impact-2023 Kendal Annual Report

The Kendal System forged ahead this year with a renewed focus on innovation, growth and impact, culminating in new and improved partnerships and opportunities for residents, members and staff. When…

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