Ep 245 - Neil and Sheila McLaren (The Village of Riverside Glen)

For this episode I interview Neil and Sheila McLaren, residents at The Village of Riverside Glen. These two may be brand new to living at Riverside Glen, but Neil's mother was a resident twenty years ago, and it was his positive experience and weekly visits back then, that inspired them to look into Riverside Glen for their own care-plans. He played the piano every week when he visited way back then, and upon moving into Riverside Glen was shocked and pleased when a staff member remembered him from all that time ago. These two share some history of their respective upbringings, the point at which singing in the choir and playing music led to them crossing paths, and their fulfilling careers - Neil as a math teacher, and Sheila in computers and curriculum creation. After talking to these two I make the observation that they should consider writing curriculum for aging, and how to navigate the timeline and adjustments of moving through different stages of homes, and care. These two are very inspiring, really having seemed to arrive to this stage of life on their own terms. It's a valuable listen! Thank you Neil and Sheila!

This interview was originally recorded on September 10th, 2024

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